I think that there is more than enough proofs that this coin is not a scam but great success and it is here to stay. Developers had the opportunity to exit many times before but they stayed true to their word and development is now stronger than ever.
All the complaints about the premine are not valid any more as coins were distributed during the airdrop.
Community is very active as you can see in ANN thread here and in the deeponion.org forum. Of course, there was a number of freeloaders that were there just for the quick buck ad they left when airdrop was completed but that was expected. True believers and supporters are still here and that is the most important thing.
Just in last two weeks there was a new redesigned website put up, new updated wallpaper (check it out, it is beautiful, visually and by content), updated WooCommerce plugin for web shops, DeepOnion academy videos are being made constantly, we have been added to several exchanges, and many small updates and improvements that are not even mentioned. Development is constant and is going on 24/7 with clear plan of what needs to be done and road map is followed to the letter so far.

Of course the price is down, but that is the same for all the coins in this market. Some have lost more, some less but everything is down. DeepOnion had the end of the airdrop at the time when market was at the lowest and when expected sell off by freeloaders happened it hurt the price even more but signs of recovery are already there and there is no doubt in my mind that the price will be much better in short future.

Everyone should decide for them but I suggest that you do your research before making statements that are not true or based on incorrect information from few envious people.