With that attitude, we’d still be using D-sub connectors.
I'll be the first to complain if the new standard isn't adopted in due time, but as a strong example I'm still very content with how the GSM legislation standard has played out.
Design by committee is how Europe works. It’s also a reason Europe moves slower and is less innovative than America.
EU is way more efficient in making citizen-friendly laws too.
The USA just likes to splurge unnecessary amount of money and call that "innovation" where there isn't any. They can do that because they have lots of money and infinite debt limit due to US Dollar's special status. This also makes everything else expensive for other players in the world. Remove the special status and see how the worlds change.