This isn't about emotions. It's about making a business decision that makes sense for the future of the coin. The Darkcoin name is holding us back. Period. I have talked with countless people outside of our little world here, some who represent big investment firms (If you go through my follower list you will see them),and have had solid constructive ideas thrown at me. These are professional business people, and I can talk with them just fine, I'm hardly out of my element as you said above.
A recurring theme in these talks was the name, I'm afraid. And DASH is already growing on a lot of people, for good reason. It will take this coin to places it could only dream of before.
I look forward to the day DASH overcomes Bitcoin due to superior tech and usability, with the added financial opportunities afforded by Masternodes.
It really is full of win. Why doth thou protest so much?