You are forgetting the golden rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

I have already started boycotting goods and service providers that do not accept bitcoins. Have a long standing business relationship with an additional provider. Last week we signed another year long contract. After we signed it I gave him notice that next year if they wanted to keep our business and do not accept bitcoins then I will not be renewing the contract.

I think people underestimate the effect from wielding the power of purse, particularly in this economy, will have in persuading goods and services providers to accept bitcoins.