The top line is, you’re a gent, eddie! Of course, it is up to theymos whether or not he accepts your local direct help to people for the purposes of the bet. I myself would, but I’m not him; and I am not betting against you—unless you want to hedge with me on the ~~Biden~~ anti-Trump side? ;-) I’m not sure if I could afford to risk another 0.01 BTC...

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

Maybe you should change the OP title to something like "theymos bets YOU for charity"..

theymos wanted to invite others. I am not inclined to argue with the man over this. ;-)

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

Me, I'm not so much for charities TBH.. I'm not wealthy,

Copying what I said on the other thread:

Quote from: nullius on Today at 10:46:34 PM

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 10:35:21 PM

I'm not much for charity, no matter how well it presents itself..

Nor am I. (Largely because nonprofit organizations are usually corrupt as hell.)

The way I see it: If I were to bet against theymos and lose, then he could donate the money if he wants. Now, if I lose, I will instead donate to something suggested by him, and acceptable to me; whereas if I win, he will donate to something that I probably do not disagree with.

Either way, it is much better than risking that I may give my money to a liberal!

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 10:35:21 PM

I'm not wealthy enough to be in a giving position really..

Nor am I. It is an open secret that I’m poor. 0.01 BTC is significant to me—I can afford to risk it, but barely so. I wouldn’t want to make a fuss about it. Moreover, there is no practical difference between sending the money to theymos, and sending it to the NCLA: Either way, I am out 0.01 BTC if Trump loses.

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

and feel I have been forced to give far too much of my hard earned income to "charity" via taxes already.. I've even paid nonconsensual charity on Bitcoin dealings..

Damn straight. But it would be a pleasant change to give to something that you agree with, yes?

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

My posts here have largely been for libertarian charity, so their is that too..

Same here. I have said many times (too lazy/hasty to dig for self-quotes now): I put my time and effort into advocating for Bitcoin not for free, but for freedom.

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

Ok fine.. I'll do it for 1mm Satoshis IF theymos can sign it right VS me the first time and not fuck it up..
Write a decent contract and sign it..

^^^ THIS! Thank you. I should have stipulated that as a condition myself. (I did in my original offer, but not to theymos’ counter-offer.)

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

And I'll put the funds towards practice ammo for one of the the first-time-gun-buyers I convince and drag into the gun store, for them to learn..
I've sold many guns for Jay's this year, mostly to my female friends, convincing them to buy their first pistols, and have burnt up wayyy too much of my own stash teaching them proper operation.. Not even considering time accompanying, advising, and teaching..
If I lose, some young girl will better learn how to handle their first pistol, no [middlemen, no bureaucracy, no bullshit (charity)].. And I'll prove the purchase and spending with a pic (empty box, girl, and target)..
If I win, I'll be doing/spending it anyway, and I'll send it wherever you want..
Buy a first-time-gun-buyer a box or 2 of practice ammo..

Quote from: nullius on Today at 07:23:56 PM

American gun rights organization

Quote from: theymos on Today at 08:20:53 PM

gun-rights-related

Good enough?

I like how you do it. But theymos will have to make the call here.

(It goes without saying, any photos including other people should not be identifiable in any way...)

Quote from: eddie13 on Today at 11:23:23 PM

Glad I was able to spark some friendly forum betting though..

Thanks. This is fun!