The problem with Laura is that, by the time she becomes "more knowledgeable about Bitcoin", it will be "far too expensive" for her, and she won't buy... Of course, if she considers Bitcoin to be "far too expensive", it means that she still doesn't get it... It's OK though, some day she will get it, as will most current nocoiners.

As for being objective while HoDLing, I fully agree with what you've posted. I believe that being a Bitcoin HoDLer does not take away one's ability to criticize it. If anything, as far as I'm concerned at least, I feel that being a Bitcoin HoDLer makes me a harder Bitcoin critic. Maybe it's a personal thing, but I'm always very critical of the stuff I own, theories I agree with, etc. I want them to be put to the test and any weaknesses exposed. So, as a Bitcoin HoDLer, I say to all who want to attack Bitcoin: "Bring it on! Come and get it, and if you manage to do it I'm ready to change my viewpoint on cryptocurrencies!"