Why does the thread look like it is only filled with a number of newbie and jr.member accounts who seem to be talking to themselves ?

With the advent of ICO pump services,this is expected.
Anyway,promising project OP,you deserve a wider audience and some promotion.I don't know why haven't you started promoting it on a larger scale.Unlike low level ICO's ,this project is actually doing something worthwhile.
I know I'm noob but this project is promising indeed, as I'm looking to earn some money by investing in ICO's and participating in bounties.
The fact AirBnb is doing a really bad job related to it's customer service and being involved in shady things, a similar project based in blockchain features as you say is just really good.
Besides others like
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2213527.0 <- the bee token, takes your own conclusions.