Agreed. The last thing we need now is for Bitcoin to develop a reputation as the payment medium of scumbags (not that I mean to apply this term to any specific individual).
We really need to see some high-profile, mainstream businesses and charities embrace Bitcoin. One problem right now is that, at current growth rates in price, one would be a fool to spend the stuff.
One would be a fool not to. If you can't bring yourself to spend any of your stash, then buy BTC with fiat to spend on specific things you want to purchase. Also - buy a little extra, and add it to your stash: every time you want something that's offered for sale in bitcoin.
I look forward to when the price tops out, so that we can get down to the real business of doing real business.
If you have a way to figure out when the price tops out, would you please PM me and share?