Yeah bitcoin is a mess. I think there are many good individuals in the community who want to solve it or are working on alts that have already solved it. For them right now it's a marketing and awareness issue for certain alts. There is no logical reason to stay with bitcoin if there's a better solution.
Bitcoin and blockchain technology are receiving great support from the investment community worldwide. Do not look at the press in the market that have bad perception of bitcoin. If you have entered the market, take a look at yourself.