yes I think things will change when people can more easily buy bitcoins, for sure, but we have to do something about the hacker problem and we need more exchanges.
I don't think it is that easy to get money into MtGox, or any other trading platform, for that matter yet either. I think once that becomes simplified it will be just a matter of time before there is a huge "Spike" with no return like the author predicts. I am just not sure how close we are to that yet. It is fun to think about though.
Whats so hard about getting your money on gox I never understood why people complain about it. Just do a wire, wait max 4 days and it Will reach your account, sometimes email them on fourth day their support takes care of it. They accept all major currencies, can't get any easier than this.
Btce on the under hand sucks for deposits.