EOS Airdrops

I'm sure this has been stated elsewhere, but I think the airdrop model for EOS token holders is ingenious. Everyone knows ICO's have come under regulatory scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions as potentially unregistered offerings. Airdrops solve the problem. For those who are unfamiliar with the process here's a simple explanation. Developers give away free tokens on a pro-rated basis to EOS token holders. Typically they might give away 70% of the tokens associated with their project. They keep 30% for themselves. Assuming a market develops for the tokens they can use some of the 30% they retained to fund their operating needs. Everybody wins. EOS holders get free tokens that could eventually have significant market value. Developers can fund their Dapps without ever asking anyone for money. Regulators have no purview because no one paid for anything. No one was asked for remuneration. If I am correct in my understanding of the airdrops, it makes sense to me to simply hold on to EOS tokens. If I'm missing something, I'd love to hear dissenting opinions.