Quote from: BadBear on November 22, 2011, 02:31:20 PM

Quote from: Phinnaeus Gage on November 22, 2011, 01:53:59 PM

That's why I was requesting somebody else to try to explain how this would not be considered extortion. On the surface, you are correct as to what it looks like, but...

We'll get some clarity on this issue, I'm sure.

Thank you for your kind words, BadBear, about me. I think you know that this is isn't some type of money grab on my part because I won't be in control of any funds. Just wanted to make that clear for what it's worth.

Thought never even crossed my mind, and I'm positive you do have the best of intentions. I'll try not to shit up the thread too much but hopefully someone can elaborate better on how this could be seen in a good light. I'd just hate for more bad publicity to come out.

Duly noted! I've nothing but best intentions in regards to the Bitcoin100 (I like how the name resonates).

Quote from: DeathAndTaxes on November 22, 2011, 02:43:20 PM

Quote from: BadBear on November 22, 2011, 01:31:18 PM

Not sure how I am making it sound worse than it is, when it's pretty bad to begin with. I think peoples eagerness to get bitcoin wider acceptance is clouding their judgement.

BadBear do you enjoy trolling?

I can't speak for others but for me it is more like I (others) have a limited amount of money to donate. Some charities accept BTC, some don't. If you accept BTC you have greater chance of getting funds from me.

Nothing different than a charity accepting CC. I don't write checks, and I don't like to give cash (no IRS record) so if a charity doesn't accept credit cards I am going to donate to a charity that does. 10 years ago that was more of an issue but today virtually every charity accepts credit cards. Maybe in 10 years almost every charity will accept Bitcoins.

If that is evil well I guess I am evil.

Or their rejection of PayPal when they were first introduced. I wonder how many charities had to contend with charge backs from those who've used PP or CC to donate, then later the donaters changed their minds.

Quote from: Yankee on November 22, 2011, 02:58:52 PM

Is it even a question? Of course I pledge 10 BTC per organization

However, I reserve the right to deny any organization, especially the smaller ones I dont know enough about.

With the possible exception of the first one or two, all charitable organizations should be known before hand. The finer details of this issue should be worked out when the time comes. Nobody will be donating to an organization that they wouldn't do otherwise using other donation avenues.

Quote from: dancupid on November 22, 2011, 03:04:19 PM

I'm happy to pledge (assuming I agree with the goals of the charity - a few international ones would be nice. I'm not sure that health care (Mayo clinic) is a charitable matter for most western countries other than the US - I'm happy to support them outside the US in Africa/Asia - the richest country in the world ought to be able to provide health care to it's own people) .
Not all of us are Americans, and I'm not sure I want to help American politicians deal with their own failings via charity -

EDIT though the same could be said of African politicians - people are suffering because of the failings of politicians everywhere - so I change my mind. Any charity will do.

My initial list of 10 charitable organization is just that--a list. When I penned it, I included mostly the ones known here in the States. As time passes, we'll all automatically think globally.

Quote from: BadBear on November 22, 2011, 03:59:55 PM

Quote from: DeathAndTaxes on November 22, 2011, 02:43:20 PM

Quote from: BadBear on November 22, 2011, 01:31:18 PM

Not sure how I am making it sound worse than it is, when it's pretty bad to begin with. I think peoples eagerness to get bitcoin wider acceptance is clouding their judgement.

BadBear do you enjoy trolling?

I can't speak for others but for me it is more like I (others) have a limited amount of money to donate. Some charities accept BTC, some don't. If you accept BTC you have greater chance of getting funds from me.

Nothing different than a charity accepting CC. I don't write checks, and I don't like to give cash (no IRS record) so if a charity doesn't accept credit cards I am going to donate to a charity that does. 10 years ago that was more of an issue but today virtually every charity accepts credit cards. Maybe in 10 years almost every charity will accept Bitcoins.

If that is evil well I guess I am evil.

Sorry, having a different opinion than you doesn't qualify me as a troll, but you did at least respond with something so I'll give you that.

I have nothing against charities accepting bitcoins, it would be nice, I don't want anyone else knowing what charities I donate to so it's very convenient. What I have a problem with is this specific presentation. I certainly wouldn't stand in front of the salvation army guys and say I've got money here but only if you use "this" currency.

And I never said you or anyone else was evil, I try not to judge people (not that I'm innocent).

I see what you're saying, BadBear, but I think the Salvation Army guy is a bad example. You can ignore him (and it's always a homeless him--correct me if I'm wrong) or drop what ever you like in their bucket. Each year, for at least the past couple decades, there's always at least one story of an anonymous individual donating Krugerrands. I have a theory that it's the same person that leaves a partial bottle of cognac and three roses on Poe's grave.