Denial is a powerful thing
Exactly, denial is not just some river in Africa.. and how do you know 'most of the people' see it as a ponzi /pyramid scheme. How can you say you know what most people think?
I say, people who think this are mis-informed or just don't understand Bitcoin.
Anyway, I've no wish to even get into a debate with you. I've read the last 30 or so pages through today.. there is absolutely no point in getting into it with you.
The internet actually helps you to see the general stance of things and you can reflect things on the large number of your friends and aquaintances with different social positions. And most do see bitcoin as a shady pyramid scheme, with most of the coins owned by unknown few and while investing into bitcoin, you are filling the pockets of those unknown few.
I agree that there is little use in trying to convert me. I studied this entire subject in depth before I made my decision on what bitcoin is. So it is very hard to bring forward some new information that could change my mind.