SilkRoad was something that sparked bitcoin's discovery and surge into the 'mainstream'. Not only that but it was a revolutionary idea (the market, escrow system, general idea). You should be saying thanks.
couldnt disagree more. I was watching bitcoin well before the bust and media hype over SR1.
My initial reaction to the mainstream media attention was "YIKES!, Damn it! Why couldnt it be a precious
metals scam instead? The whole BMdrugs, weapons, association is going to draw from the wrong
societal sector"
Perhaps it brought bitcoin to the attention of a new group or faction- again the western english language
media loves to focus on the ugliest, the worst news available.
I wish the same attention wouldve been given the first time bitcoin broke through the $1,000. USD mark
or equivalent in EU, AUS, etc.
i will agree that the market concept has its merits. Too bad.