In my opinion the best case scenario for any coin, is to get volume and followers not by bribing its way up, but genuinely demonstrating why it is better. The best way we can get on cryptsy is for us to be recognized as a coin they would miss out on by not adding.
I don't understand your hesitation to get on a major exchange before building a quality community. If your goal isn't building something special, something inspiring, then all i have to say is happy pump 'n dump.

Looking forward to the roadmap devs!