Quote from: FatFork on Today at 09:41:08 AM

Quote from: JamesNZ on Today at 07:17:34 AM

Interesting, now it is a network. First it was some magic invisible coins. Then energy, work, commodity, whatever. A now it is a network. Ok let's see. A network is computers linked together. So you're saying that when you bought Bitcoin you own computers. And if for instance I join the network to "mine" Bitcoin you own a part of my computer. But... that's not true. I am the only one who owns my computer. Owning bitcoins doesn't mean owning computers linked together. So, you talk nonsense.

Look, buddy, I get it. You're confused, and that's okay. But if you're so determined to misunderstand everything, then this conversation is a waste of time. Again, don't twist my words! Nobody said you own actual computers when you buy Bitcoin. That's a ridiculous take.

Bitcoin ownership grants you a stake in a distributed ledger. Yes, it's a secure network that verifies and records transactions. (It has always been.) You're essentially buying into a system that eliminates the need for a central authority, like a bank.

Seems like you're stuck on the idea of a physical good. Bitcoin is different. It's a new digital asset class, and if you're not interested, that's fine. But stop with these nonsensical claims about owning computers. Do some actual research and stop talking nonsense.

Quote from: JamesNZ on Today at 07:17:34 AM

Why is it so hard for you to admit something so obvious? That by buying Bitcoin you have nothing actual but just units of a number 21 million. That you have what everyone can create in an instant by pressing keys on the keyboard. And that it is stupid to spend tons energy or money to get just numbers, to have just digits on the screen. But instead, you try to find excuses for that stupidity. By doing so you embarrass yourself more and more with each new post here.

Seriously, with ad hominem comments again? Can't we just have a normal discussion?

By the way, you've conveniently dodged my questions. When you send an email or use DNS to access a website, what exactly are you buying?

Hahaha, this is crazy. First you say that you own a ledger. Then I demonstrate how stupid it is to say something like that. Then you say that you own a network. I show the stupidity of that as well. And now, you say that you own a stake in a ledger. So, you're saying the same thing as before - that when you bought Bitcoin you own a ledger. Why are you embarrassing yourself so much? I know that you Bitcoin evangelists are brainwashed to repeat that mantra about decentralized ledger but this is too much even for people like you? Why? Why are you doing this?