zenglese
have you tried posting up on dontstayin.com?
People there are lot more rude and not really technical. But they are very keen on partying and organising events.
It doesn't have to be to the tune of millions
Revisit the laws which may put businesses offering free web access at risk of prosecution if users break laws on their networks
Also ease up on the draconian and psychotic levels of policing. Nothing shouts not ready for social advancement more than a angry police man with his knee in your back.
Stop the insane process of thinking every child should have a computer and maybe let them discover these things for themselves in a less structured way.
Finally, promote a change in attitude where discovery is seen as a success
These things could be a start.
I'm excited to see what the UK can do with this idea.