Quote from: Holliday on October 07, 2012, 03:14:38 PM

Quote from: CharlieContent on October 07, 2012, 06:04:06 AM

There is only one reason for a normal person to want a Bitcoin - to break rules, laws, and regulations.

That's not stated as an opinion. It's stated as a fact. And it's inflammatory. It's like me going to a Chevy forum and posting, "There is only one reason to own a Chevy, so you can get pulled out of the mud by a Ford."

Hahaha. You've misunderstood me. The Ford comment is a criticism of a Chevy. I'm not criticizing Bitcoin, quite the opposite. I am sorry you thought my comment was a derogatory one about something you feel strongly about. It wasn't. It was pointing out a strength, not a weakness. It's a shame you don't see it that way.

Quote from: Holliday on October 07, 2012, 03:14:38 PM

Besides, you stated yourself that you own Bitcoins. So are you normal? Do you only want to break rules, laws, and regulations? Oh right, you are the talented one that is making bank off of the scofflaws. Oh wait, now people have two reasons to use Bitcoin! Or maybe you didn't pay taxes on your alleged earnings, which would put you back in category one?

I don't think anyone who is currently involved in Bitcoins is normal by definition. It is a very, very niche thing that most people are completely unaware of. To even be aware of Bitcoins is unusual.

I'm not under the misapprehension that my Bitcoin profits are a reflection of any talent. I took a gamble with a thousand bucks and got very lucky indeed. The same with future profits.

I also don't really see hoarding Bitcoins in the hope of them raising in value as a "use"

I paid every penny I owed in taxes as I do with all the money I earn on investments, I have no idea why you are even floating the possibility that I might not have.

Quote from: Holliday on October 07, 2012, 03:14:38 PM

You also make several other inflammatory (trollish) statements:

Quote from: CharlieContent on October 07, 2012, 12:15:34 PM

There's nothing other than drugs to spend them on.

Quote from: CharlieContent on October 07, 2012, 12:15:34 PM

You can't buy anything with Bitcoin, and 90% of Bitcoin investments are a scam.

Quote from: CharlieContent on October 07, 2012, 12:15:34 PM

I'm suggesting that only those who wish to break a law, rule or regulation have a good reason to use bitcoin.

And I'm sure I can find more.

I said those things because I believe them, not to inflame your sensibilities. I don't have any interest or motive for getting you all riled up, and to be honest I'm surprised things have gone that way.

Quote from: Holliday on October 07, 2012, 03:14:38 PM

Guess what. I don't own Bitcoins in order to break laws. I don't use them to purchase drugs. And I've never been scammed using Bitcoins. So when I see these statements presented as fact, on a forum dedicated to Bitcoin, the only conclusion that I can come to is that you are a troll.

What exactly do you use them for?

Quote from: Holliday on October 07, 2012, 03:14:38 PM

Now, perhaps you are trying to have some legitimate discussion here. If so, perhaps you would have more success by being less inflammatory towards Bitcoin enthusiasts?

I'm not quite at the level of involvement to call myself a Bitcoin enthusiast myself, but I do have nothing but good things to say about them. I'm sorry that you are so pissed off by me stating that the vast majority of Bitcoin investment vehicles have turned out to be scams, and that there isn't anything to buy with them (other than drugs) that couldn't be bought more simply, with less risk of fraud and more easily with whatever the local currency is. If you find that inflammatory, it is a shame, because to me those are incontrovertible facts and putting your fingers in your ears and shouting "TROLL" isn't going to change that. For me a discussion takes place around the facts, not in denial of them.