Quote from: iamnotback on June 26, 2016, 03:22:21 AM

I am not disagreeing with the thesis that ETH is a manipulated market of wash trades and margined ETH used to leverage up, akin to printing money out of thin air.

It is ridiculous that the resources of our ecosystem are being drained by our myopia.

Unfortunately the largest effort is being put forth for a quick short sighted cash grab in the alt scene with very few exceptions. But that is true capitalism now isn't it. Wink

Don't forget there are degrees in between pure capitalism and communism. And if you look at communism at the root it is a great idea, it is just one that is impossible for humanity to properly adhere to as it boils down to the fact there will always we at least one that will not pull their weight which causes a cascading effect that erodes the entire system. I am of the opinion that a form of government must be derived globally that is based on an agreement of what human rights are and that everyone is entitled to those. Once that can be determined the algorithm for the rest can be attained.

Quote from: iamnotback on June 26, 2016, 03:22:21 AM

I am not going to go on a crusade of talk in BCT.

I think we need to try to do something in terms of investing our money in honest s/w development.

I don't believe there is anyone that will disagree with this the main issue is those that have this view are eclipsed by the huge thefts that rob the true visionary projects of the resources they need to succeed.

Quote from: iamnotback on June 26, 2016, 03:22:21 AM

Also it does appear that some actual development is being done in the Ethereum ecosystem, so if we don't compete with what they are offering then the speculators are just going to think we are jealous sour grapes.

There is no denying that the space has been made but whether ETH eco-system is desirable as a platform to develop in is highly debatable. I fear (I'm actually quite certain) that the entire ETH project is nothing more than vapor that will slowly dissipate all the resources that have been thrown at it.

Quote from: iamnotback on June 26, 2016, 03:22:21 AM

Or just stick with BTC and accept the fate of Blockstream + China, which in my opinion in another way we are being used for the objectives of those who control us.

It is depressing. But I want to fight back by coding.

We already know that BTC has failed and the world as a whole just hasn't noticed yet. I feel your pain and am sure you will get back to coding your dream. The issue these days is how to get that critical mass of resources as ETH has done into projects that are not flawed at inception. The "investors" in the alt scene are truly mind boggling dumb and gullible to the point of incredulity. Not to mention their myopic view on nothing but the allure of a quick rich scheme that blinds them to all else including their own solvency.

Quote from: iamnotback on June 26, 2016, 03:22:21 AM

How else to fight back?

(and don't anyone think I am going to be a fucking volunteer. I do my work for a profit. I don't believe in Communism)

I wish I knew the answer to this.