[wvenable]

I would say that a text-only experience is valid I don't think it's how the majority of people want to use the web. Users want a rich multimedia experience.

If HTTP/2 speeds up a rich multimedia web experience then it may legitimately be one way to "speed up the web" for someone who expects that level of experience.

I don't think it's fair to criticize a protocol for who designed it. The specification is out there for anyone to interpret and if there is specific complaint in it's design then make that.