Quote from: qwizzie on December 23, 2014, 12:23:14 AM

Quote from: TaoOfSaatoshi on December 22, 2014, 11:06:57 PM

Quote from: qwizzie on December 22, 2014, 10:48:25 PM

Quote from: oblox on December 22, 2014, 10:25:06 PM

Quote from: qwizzie on December 22, 2014, 10:20:00 PM

voted for keeping the name darkcoin and seriously hope this will put an end to this discussion once and for all
as this is dragging on way too long.

Reason why i voted for keeping the name is simple, its well-known by now with its current name Darkcoin and
i dont see any problem using this name for now and for in the future. Also it fits with the already developed
technologies like Dark Gravity Wave and Darksend.

The name Darkcoin is already a powerfull branding name on itself, lets not try to fix what dont need fixing.

How many people have you talked to in person that found the same appeal in the name as you? How many merchants have your brought on to accept Darkcoin as is? You preach that it's well known, but you're losing focus on how large a market there is out there. Just because it has recognition in crypto realms doesn't mean it has any recognition for mass adoption. Simply put, I'd wager there will be significant hurdles in finding venture capital willing to invest in the coin as is. I'd wager trying to sell the technology and brand as is to Joe Smith down the street is going to be an uphill battle, one that very well could be achievable but most definitely difficult.

I like the Darkcoin name, but Mary down the street thinks it's all about illegal activities and nefarious acts. There is nothing inherently illegal about maintaining privacy, but privacy is just one aspect of the coin now--InstantX when completed will be the other side of the coin.

All i see in here is a couple of people who are really really trying to press this matter no matter what (and its pretty much the same people on BCT, Darkcointalk and now this seperate BTC talk topic). The reason i voted in the first place is to not let my vote get lost, tbh i find the whole voting nonsense right now.

Furthermore putting this topic up in the altcoin section will probly end up doing more damage as it sends out an wrong signal to everyone in the altcoin community, that the Darkcoin community is deeply devided about this while we are most certainly not. Great marketing strategy guys.. well done.
We should have kept this internal, on our own forums.

It doesn't matter where we have this discussion, it is the internet, anyone can find it no matter where it is held. I welcome the opinions of outsiders, who have a totally different perspective from us.

I hope that any future branding talk will be kept here, and off the main thread.

This has gone on for too long. My stance is pro-name change, but I respect the valued opinions of my fellow Darkcoiners, and will support whatever decision is made.

Discussion, and the ideas that come from them, don't need to be hidden.

This does not need to be fought out in the altcoin section either, it was never necessary before so why start it now ? This is degrading Darkcoin and the community
it stands for. And by the way this is not a discussion, this is a select group of people rejecting everything thats being said about keeping the name Darkcoin, there is a difference.

I'm done with this topic and i'm deeply displeased with how you handled this Tao ! Good luck with those opinions of the outsiders ..

Qwizzie, while I do not feel as you, that Tao is out of line, I agree that DCT is the more appropriate place for these discussions. At this point we are well into the fourth page of a generally reasoned discussion. You might be surprised to find that the pro-name-change side seems to have the upper-hand (both numerically and, I think logically (but I am admittedly prejudiced)) I for one would appreciate it if you would present your views there, and rebut some of the ideas that I and others have presented.

For all those serious about the future of Darkcoin, please go ahead and make your opinion known by voting here, but leave the name-calling and rancor, and have a reasoned discussion with us at DCT. It is especially important that those opposed to changing the name, and who can reasonably present their position and rebut the logic presented by the other side, let their voice be heard.

Peace to you all...