Quote from: onnz423 on March 04, 2018, 07:48:28 PM

Despite what others are saying in this thread, I think Bitcoin DOES need some better PR, 99% of the media paint a negative picture regarding bitcoin, always associating it with crime, volatility, risk and other misinformation. We need a pro-BTC news stream that will spread the truth regarding bitcoin, clearly illustrating how it has the potential to solve some of the worlds major crises, including the counterfeiting problem and the issue of wealth distribution. I would even go so far as to suggest that this will be the only way bitcoin can reach mainstream adoption.

'We need a pro-BTC news stream that will spread the truth regarding bitcoin' - you're calling for exactly what you are complaining about. We do not need pro bitcoin news, we need impartial news that is going to clearly and accurately explain the benefits of bitcoin as well as the draw backs. We do not need sensationalism on either side.

Quote from: tomahawk9 on March 04, 2018, 09:39:32 PM

99% of the media? "always associating it with crime"? wrong. Bitcoin has always been hit with negative news and FUD, but it's never been as think (perhaps you were exaggerating for the sake of argument). But even if it were true, how can you say that BTC needs PR when its popularity keeps going up despite having such bad reputation? Sure, there was a time when the general public had negative opinions about BTC because they used to asociate BTC with criminals and illicit activities, but that time is over, and nowadays people are looking at Bitcoin with positive eyes.

And BTC doesn't need PR to reach mainstream adoption, it needs 'regulations' ¹ to ensure that financial institutions, investors, and the average joe can finally make a move and invest in BTC. Regulations will give Bitcoin legitimacy, they will help 'clean up' that bad image of Bitcoin, and they'll provide that final boost needed to reach 'mainstream adoption'.

Bitcoin is definitely being looked at a lot more positively of late but still has not fully shook many of the misconceptions and negative associations but that will take time. As you say, regulation will be a large step to adoption as it acts as a signal from governments that they are taking it seriously and it has some legitimacy.