Quote from: brg444 on August 15, 2015, 05:31:09 PM

Quote from: Peter R on August 15, 2015, 05:04:59 PM

Quote from: brg444 on August 15, 2015, 03:54:20 AM

Quote from: brg444 on August 15, 2015, 03:19:16 AM

Quote from: Peter R on August 15, 2015, 03:16:03 AM

Brg444, what do you think of my last response to your comment about moving the block size limit out of the consensus layer?

It is an interesting idea but I'm still thinking it through. Should get you a reply by this weekend.

As a quick thought: I'm worried about centralization issue. (yes :/)

First thought is what you are proposing could effectively creates an arm race in mining and node connectivity which will most likely prove to be out of reach of regular users.

Possibly centralizing these nodes farms & miners geographically because of internet politics.

Thanks for the feedback. Again, I think this illustrates an ideological difference between us. I read what you wrote as:

"By making it easier for node operators to exercise the power they already have (i.e., they can already increase their block size limit), I'm worried that the network as a whole would make a worse decision balancing centralization with Blockchain access than the decision a group of talented developers would make."

Then I presume you will not support Bitcoin XT?

I support bigger blocks. If by showing support for XT I can help that process, then yes, I support it. If I can help achieve larger blocks by supporting a BIP that proposes to move the block size limit out of the consensus layer, then I support that too.