Node count should be considered centralized when people with decent computers cannot run a node on their bedroom, this is I think very clear. If people can't run a node on a single computer, its when the centralization process starts and once it starts it will expand like mining, it will end up getting "specialized", so it's crucial that we never get past that point where people can run nodes at home.
Exactly. I've asked the 'big blockist' and 'forkers' before and got no reply (aside from insults). Currently there are people that run nodes on Raspberry Pi's. Obviously this won't be possible in the future unless there is an updated version but we can disregard that. Where is the cut-off point, Pentium, Dual Core, Intel i3? They'd be willing to waste a lot of valuable resources and heavily reduce the node count just in order to be able to process small purchases on the main chain. I don't see a valid reason for this; your $1 purchase doesn't need the security of a 1 Exa-hash network.
people have replied to lauda. but he ignores and then deletes posts because it proves his agenda wrong.
EG
Skype videocalls. 30mb every 10 minutes.(upload)
netflix HD tv shows 500mb(download)
yet
millions of people can use those services without being a datacenter..
i have made a valid comment in reply to the questions asked in a valid post. if this post gets deleted then so should the posts i have quoted as they are all linked. if only my post gets deleted then it shows Lauda is trying to hide the truth to pretend there is no rebuttal to his mindsethonest question time now lauda. just choose A B or C which statement fits your mindset
A. i know data is not a good excuse to not fork.. but im not sure of how orphans work or blockheights work to bring the network inline so im scared of forks
B. i know how forks work but im paid by blockstream to try ensuring blockstream dominates and has control
C. im not paid by blockstream i am just emotionally tied to the core developers through friendship and want them to be rich and powerful