Yes, indeed it was the "simplicity" of DASH that attracted it to me in the beginning. I was actually rather skeptical of PIVX when they split from DASH but gradually began to what they were about - and it was this "fairness" that I liked a lot. For me personally I place high value on "fairness".

Regarding NEM
I have held NeM for a long time just waiting for it to "awaken" - I admit I have not done diligent research on NEM but I did do a quick study of which was obviously enough to impress me enough to buy it.
It is perhaps on time to look into it further - thanks for the link - I will dive straight into it- Cheers much appreciate your valuable input