First of all, it seems like most of the users here are misunderstanding the context of this thread, and considering a comparison thread, so I want to say that as I mentioned it both, in the opening post and the title, the purpose of this thread is not to do a comparison, but it is to appreciate the freedom we have, the freedom that allows us to make posts, modify them, and be able to delete them if we want; the freedom that allows us to create threads, move them, lock them, or delete them at will, that too without needing a special rank that we need to purchase.

How in the world can I compare a forum; that was created by the man himself, the legend, who is the reason why we are all here today, and who is the reason why this whole space exists; with a forum that was created by someone random that we don't even know anything about, or any of his achievements. So, my purpose was only to praise Bitcointalk, that's it.

Quote from: Perfectbaby on June 21, 2025, 09:32:34 PM

I don't think altcointalk related issues should be discussed here especially not in this Meta section rather should be moved to off-topic.

This is not a thread discussing issues related to AltcoinTalks, but it's a thread appreciating Bitcointalk, this forum, and Meta is the section where such threads should be posted.

Quote from: Bitcoin Smith on June 21, 2025, 08:41:08 PM

FYI, Bitcointalk accepted donations too in the past and there are special ranks too called VIP when someone donated 50BTC or above and donator if they donated 10BTC.

Lol, I obviously know that, but Bitcointalk never monetized simple features or abilities such as deleting your own posts or moving your own threads, and asked members to make donations to enable these features.

Quote from: Free Market Capitalist on Today at 05:52:15 AM

I would have preferred an appreciation thread for this forum that did not focus on the comparison with another forum. Focusing on how it came about, posts by Satoshi, Hal, and others. On unique moments, like Lazlo's pizza shopping and such.

The things and events you've mentioned are appreciated and mentioned all the time. Of course, we all appreciate everything the OGs did for the world, or in this forum, those are unforgettable events and memories. Still, this thread is about appreciating the fact that this forum has given freedom to users of every rank, and didn't monetize anything for gains.

Quote from: Ambatman on Today at 06:13:37 AM

You don't need to look down on another to feel higher.

Sometimes, when you have something that you don't generally appreciate for whatever it is, you start to realize how good it is when you get another version of the same thing, but with a bunch of limitations and restrictions. That will make you appreciate the old thing even more.

Quote from: Lucius on Today at 10:24:36 AM

Everything you wrote doesn't really make sense to me, because in the same topic you managed to pay tribute to Satoshi, the admin, the forum they created - and try to compare it with another forum that is focused on altcoins. It is true that on both forums there are some options that can be purchased, but what does that have to do with freedom of expression and general possibilities when it comes to both forums?

I don't understand why nothing made sense to you because I've tried to explain everything very clearly.

However, let me explain it to you again.
It doesn't matter whether another forum is focused on altcoins or not; both forums are discussion forums created with the same software (SMF) with different versions, and it makes complete sense to say that one forum has way more freedom than the other when it comes to basic features and functions allowed for users, and I appreciated satoshi and the admins for that.

I never mentioned freedom of expression or general possibilities, but I was talking about general freedom and abilities, the freedom and abilities that allow users from any rank to use the basic features that aren't available for free in the other forum, and I don't see anything wrong in me appreciating this forum or the admins for it.