The problem is that Bitcoiners are urging everyone to hop on board but until we have ways to realistically and affordably buy Bitcoin without giving very sensitive documents to centralized exchanges (which are high value, daily targets of cyber attacks), the "don't stress it" mentality is a bit of a contradiction.

I am not concerned about the government side of KYC (though that is still an issue). I'm concerned about giving over sensitive, government documentation that can be used to steal my identity, ruin credit, affect my ability to buy or rent necessities, etc. I cannot verify that these exchanges are doing due diligence. If a breach occurs, the nightmare of government bureaucracy as I try to fix things is just about the LAST thing I need on my plate right now.

The other issue is that non-KYC methods range from Inconvenient to impractical to downright dangerous (eg cash by mail). Then, you have the ATMs that charge ungodly sums in fees, likewise becoming immensely impractical.

I'm pretty much at the point where I've given up until KYC restrictions are relaxed a bit (unlikely) or another, more practical and safe no-KYC method arises. 

 Given up on buying? 

That's interesting  

 Until a better way exists, yeah. Not for a lack of trying, either.