If an oiled chain attracts dirt like a magnet, there was too much oil on the chain. The oil only needs to be in the roller area, not on the outsides and surfaces of the plates. The problem with dry lubes is they are not much more effective than no lube at all. Practicaly, with an oil lube, when you wipe the chain clean often, there is still vital lubrication in the places that need it and the oil is hygroscopic, keeping moisture out.
From all I've read about chain maintenance, the important factor is cleanliness. It's not about what lube a person uses, it's a matter of how often they clean the chain. Getting the drivetrain clean often reduces the wear that comes from grit and grime on the chainrings and chain.
I really should not pipe in since this is one area, chain lubes, that is in the realm of religion. It's all based on faith and anecdote and facts do not matter.
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