I recall Dan saying Chabad has big parts that are closer to MO then anything else.
Is that a result of mixed chinuch?
Was it that way when the Rebbe was in control?
I'm asking as I'm not sure I know the answer.
I probably disagree with the statement about big parts being close to MO. But in a certain way, anyone can choose to call him or herself Chabad. There's no copyright or trademark (despite some power hungry people trying to get those).
One of my best friends is a real estate developer in Eretz Yisroel. He has worked extensively with Belz, so he got to see and learn quite a bit about the community.
He pointed out to me that the difference between Lubavitch and all other Chassidusn is that all others are communities, while Lubavitch is a movement.
When one is a member of a Chassidus, they might have to pay dues and adhere to certain rules, but in exchange are taken care of almost from cradle to grave.
Lubavitch is more of an ideological movement. There's no membership, and no one takes care of you cradle to grave, like it might be done in Satmar, Bobov or Belz.