packman, i could use a loan too... 18 BTC will payback 30 BTC in one week.
I can't tell if this is a joke, I am going to assume you are mocking me.
I will do this loan, send 18 BTC to 1Jmyyhyuc2CqDM6RE1tBjuNYs3aPFpnFNG in one week
I really don't understand how you can just walk up to a complete stranger and offer them money without even asking them questions first

I thought I was risk-tolerant but compared to you (and others who seem to do this a lot) I guess I'm a trembling coward

I just don't think 2 bitcoins in a week justifies the risk.
Well it probably doesn't, and I am inexperienced. I just hope I am not getting screwed.