I think there needs to be more creativity in terms of what you can do with BTC. Right now, everyone is focused on making money. Nothing wrong with this, but not very interesting. It won't attract people who only know Bitcoin as a pyramid scheme.
I tried to put together a live music showcase, where people Tip artists to play live. Didn't get any interest from the communtity. I would also like to see a game, similar to Second Life. Or maybe a Civilization game. Earn BTC based on skill, not luck.
We need creative ideas beyond investing.
Agreed. I like the people trying to get the Poker/Casino stuff going. But I have yet to see an interface pleasing enough to attract a non hardcore gambler.
The musicians need to get together. If I had the time, I do have the skills and love of music to throw something together and promote it too.
Shops I think are doing good, people just now need to focus on design and thoughts to attract the every day man rather than just the geek with Bitcoin.
Shirt designers should have non Bitcoin related goods and start spreading their more general humorous or good designs to regular e-shops like TShirtHell, etsy, et al.
I want to help so many people with design. I'd accept btc, but I don't know how to price stuff. The people who are already doing freelance graphic design for btc need to fucking get off their ass, taking a paycut and do some outbound work and help some of these sites out.