Quote from: ColdLava40 on January 15, 2024, 05:50:52 PM

I recently stumbled upon a guy few days back who happens to be a anti-bitcoinist. He showed his frustration and condemned Bitcoin in a way that got my attention. I was eager to know why someone would have hatred for a life changing opportunity like Bitcoin, so I had to ask.

Such guys, disappointed in their wrong actions, begin to blame bitcoin because of their inability to wisely use this financial instrument.

Quote from: ColdLava40 on January 15, 2024, 05:50:52 PM

From his reply, he said he came across a Bitcoin mining website that was shared via a YouTube video. The mining site mines Bitcoin in small quantities, which he decided to buy some mining power to accumulate faster. He successfully purchased one of the mining power worth $80, but the site eventually shut down a week later without allowing any withdrawals.

The fact that this guy encountered scam mining doesn't make bitcoin bad. In fact, your guy had virtually no interaction with (ownership of) the bitcoin to be disappointed in this.

Quote from: ColdLava40 on January 15, 2024, 05:50:52 PM

His reply got me laughing because I quickly pointed out two things from what he said:
1. He was eager to get quick profit from an $80 investment but ended up getting scammed.
2. During my early days in crypto, I often came across these demo-like websites and have also fallen victim.

Everything related to getting rich quick is 100% a scam.

You need to get acquainted with bitcoin not through dubious sites that promise instant and multiple profits, but directly, from the first purchase and transaction, to your crypto wallet.

Quote from: ColdLava40 on January 15, 2024, 05:50:52 PM

It was very clear to me that some ethusiast who promote Bitcoin don't talk about the risk part of it, while those who adopt Bitcoin on their own don't learn about the risk part of it.

The story you described is not the risks associated with bitcoin, but the risks that arise when interacting with scammers. Don't confuse this. Are you sure you can outwit the scammers?

Quote from: ColdLava40 on January 15, 2024, 05:50:52 PM

I couldn't just leave him hanging with that mentality towards Bitcoin. I showed him some love by converting $10 worth of Bitcoin from my personal funds, sending it to him, and also sent him the BTT link so he can learn from a large Bitcoin community. I have done my part, and I repeat: there is no such thing as getting rich quick. I am glad he has joined the community, but wouldn't want to be mentioned.

This is a big gesture on your part. Are you ready to repeat the same thing with every user who is disappointed in bitcoin?