I agree with most of the grievances of the OP, however,
- I don't think boycotting is in any shape or form a solution to this. Better put all energy in something positive, like promoting something else that is better.
- On a personal note, I'd love to see BTC do better, because I am heavily invested in it.... But that's personal and in no way a valid argument in this discussion. On the contrary, the problem is all the BTC bagholders and their attitudes.
I had an argument with a guy in the Speculation section recently that was very telling. When asked why BTC would be better then any altcoins, his reply was the size of the investment already in it, and the market cap. No interest in the technology or it's applications in society whatsoever.
I think tho, that this problem will solve itself in time. BTC will have a less prominent place because it's starting to lag behind. In the worst case (for the bagholders, including me), BTC will be reduced to dust.
In the future, there will be more variety. See this talk by Andreas Antonopoulos entitled 'The future of Bitcoin'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw28y81s7Wo&feature=player_detailpage&x-yt-cl=85114404&x-yt-ts=1422579428