My suppose is that Bitcoin as we see it today is like a prototype which is going to be modified with years and take some other form or even meaning. I like to be one of those pioneers who use the first version of Bitcoin, but it is surly not so perfect to stay without change for long.
Any thing in life that stays pertinent for many years has to be constantly adapting and changing to fit the current demands and needs of the market and bitcoin will be no different, the fact that the community can really drive bitcoins direction is fantastic because it removes the risk of many projects where a stubborn developer cannot accept change.