Quote from: xhrike on November 29, 2014, 12:57:53 AM

Quote from: shorena on November 28, 2014, 04:29:06 PM

Quote from: xhrike on November 28, 2014, 01:44:23 PM

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Answers or suggestions?

Launch with -connect=IP to a fast node for the rest.

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Well, that was a nice experience.. The database corrupted every single try and I couldn't find what did it..
So I compiled bitcoind from source and imported bootstrap.dat
Then finally I went on to connect again to the IP's mentioned before, only to discover that.. I was blocked Cheesy

Thanks guys..

The sole reason I appeared here was that I forgot.. one time only.. to backup the block chain database before re-installing a new OS on my computer. I got the grandfather instead of the father in the backup protocol.

So.. Torrent'ing a bootstrap database, waiting for clues from the local super-heroes.. Because hey.. I just want to pay my insurance on Monday..

Then.. The realization that many 'contributors' just say "f*ck you, man.." in a newbie's face when he seems to be down and struggling..

I've seen this behavior before, and at the time I was disgusted by the apparent change. No one seemed to bother to read Virginia Shea anymore and just went on to become rampant egomaniacs.

Yeah, I know.. This is frustration with the proceedings of a once promising protocol. But right now it seems you are in the tub with that frog.

A question that reeds to be answered by each and every local bitcoin super-hero: Do you want a worldwide payment protocol, or just goof around for personal glory for some time. Of course there is some momentum still; you've got your new arrivals, and hey.. conferences where you can pat each other on shoulders how ultra-famous that guy is. That actually is my clue that you fail to see the significance of what you are holding in your hands right this minute.
Later there will be the names, the guys with beards somewhere out there, telling how they had it in their own hands but lost it; fumbled, dropped the ball, and lost the game. So I smile, knowing that some of you will see, and many others will remain as blind as they are..

Now I really have that insurance to pay. And you're not helping, Eternal September people..