I think bitcoin became a scam not by purpose. see, these days people on social media just tell you to buy it, because it's a currency and its price will go up. but what makes bitcoin a currency? its community? but most of its community just bought it as an investment, not as a currency - as an asset. it's like a pyramid scheme.
You are one of those people who think pragmatically and maybe you don't understand how bitcoin was created. If you think bitcoin is a scam then why are you talking about it because in this forum you will understand that everyone will support bitcoin. You are entering the lion's den and I think your mindset is like someone who doesn't know this forum because even if we discuss you will stick to your own opinion.Bitcoin does bring some good things to the world, where free (as in freedom 
) digital money is inaccessible, but to the western world, what it brings? gambling? crime? mostly. some will argue privacy, but what exactly is private about bitcoin?
I don't know where to start because you are almost trying to equate bitcoin with gambling, crime and other negative things. So there is no possible conclusion that can be discussed if you don't have a positive side to talk about and I think you need to learn more about bitcoin. Privacy is something that is very important and you will understand how it works when you know bitcoin thoroughly. ) digital money is inaccessible, but to the western world, what it brings? gambling? crime? mostly. some will argue privacy, but what exactly is private about bitcoin?