However, I think you fail to take into account the rabbid 'fanboy' nature of many people involved in bitcoin.
The "rabid fanboys" certainly do exist, as can be seen from the replies in this thread. To prop up Bitcoin, they have to back their rabid fanaticism with substantial amounts of hard cash.
Or talent.
And we are all working as a community to show our talents now that the currency is actually worth something. Go check the developers section. I bet all you finance types