have the opposite effect and end up stifling long term mass adoption by undermining it's intended purpose of freedom

You bring up a very good point. Not one I have pondered deeply. I would prefer to see organic growth too because instead of some type of new-fangled technology people are jumping on to and may be disappointed with then never try again. An organic adoption on boards users more willing to contribute to the community and voice their opinion on how to make the technology better.