All this reminds me of the discussion of remote-operated HF stations and the question of contest credits. Is it fair for two hams in Connecticut to 'compete' for DX awards if one of them is operating a remote station in the Rocky Mountains?
Never heard a good solution to the situation and don't recall that the contesting world ever came up with a reasonable guideline. Seems to me that there are two basic groups of hams. Those that like to talk to other people (or just listen to them chat) and those who enjoy the challenge of making many, difficult contacts to distant places. Two very different faces of the hobby but neither superior in my opinion. The talk crowd will like the dongles, the contest crowd won't. Who cares? 73 Ted W1GRI
