> if you're resorting to sockpuppet downvoting then we've hit pure freakout mode. @brownbat, I can't downvote you since you're replying to my comment. I would

> if you're resorting to sockpuppet downvoting then we've hit pure freakout mode. @brownbat, I can't downvote you since you're replying to my comment. I would guess the downvotes are because your original comments are snarky and lack an argument germane to the OP. I don't have raw data and am basing my conclusions on the stock market you mention, that luck is a big component of chinese culture, and that the Chinese operate the largest bitcoin mining pools. My comments weren't meant to offend. I'm not implying there's anything wrong with speculators (so long as they don't call themselves investors).