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Re: (Hold vs. HODL) Are you able to take an honest look at the idea saying HODL...
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Zlantann
on 01/08/2024, 15:46:23 UTC
Many people either enjoy it, or blindly follow others when using/screaming the misspelled word HODL! Do you seriously think this does any good when new people see it for the first time? Are you able to take an honest look at the idea saying HODL tells the world you are either a mindless sheep, and/or a silly (even "stupid") fool? Will you please consider joining an effort to help turn the tide, and teach people the real, correct, "moderately well-educated" version of the word is Hold! Thank you.

Every profession or sector has its slags or jargon that makes it unique. Bitcoiners also have theirs which distinguishes them from others. I don't care what people think about the terminologies I use in discussing or writing about Bitcoin. Any interested newbie should be willing to learn these terminologies instead of critiquing them. A moderately enlightened individual at least knows how to use search engines like Google to learn about these concepts.

There is no need to change these unique words since they make the Bitcoin sector unique. I am even an advocate for the introduction of more coded words to enable me to communicate with fellow Bitcoiners in a language that others can't decide easily.  I think you should join the crusade of teaching people the meaning of HODL instead of championing its change.