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If you choose to write it down on a sheet of paper, it's not safe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Joplin_tornado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Joplin_

If you choose to write it down on a sheet of paper, it's not safe. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Joplin_tornado https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Joplin_tornado If you choose to write it down electronically, then you have to back up that system, and secure it. Neither of which is free.

deadbunny 6y ago
If only you could store things in multiple locations.
- VikingCoder 6y ago
  What's the cost of having multiple secure storage locations? Is it greater than zero? Then I win the point.
  - kerkeslager 6y ago
    Well, you don't win the point. But the bigger question is, why would anyone want to talk to someone who just wants to win the conversation?
    - VikingCoder 6y ago
      Is this statement true? "Holding Bitcoin is literally free." If we can't even start by correcting it, "Holding Bitcoin is inexpensive," then how can we have any kind of technical conversation about it? I think in technical conversations, we should avoid hyperbole, and try to be literal. Call it pedantic if you want to, but I don't know how to build logical arguments out of pleasant sounding falsehoods. It's up to you whom you talk to, people who exaggerate, or people who ask for simple concessions for correctness. And please note, I was responding to the sarcastic, "If only you could store things in multiple locations." If you enjoy talking to people who are sarcastic, that's also your choice.
shard 6y ago
For good data backup, one can follow the 3-2-1 rule: keep at least three (3) copies of your data, and store two (2) backup copies on different storage media, with one (1) of them located offsite.
- VikingCoder 6y ago
  You haven't described how you will keep them secure. Don't forget, this is buried treasure you're talking about. Stealing it is the perfect crime. So, how will you secure it? I suspect securing it will have more than zero cost, which was my only point.
  - shard 6y ago
    > You haven't described how you will keep them secure. That is correct. I am pointing out suggested practices for a good backup system for general knowledge. (i.e. I am writing to everyone who is reading this, not just you.) I am not going to cover security, as I have no opinions on best practices.

deadbunny 6y ago

If only you could store things in multiple locations.

VikingCoder 6y ago
What's the cost of having multiple secure storage locations? Is it greater than zero? Then I win the point.
- kerkeslager 6y ago
  Well, you don't win the point. But the bigger question is, why would anyone want to talk to someone who just wants to win the conversation?
  - VikingCoder 6y ago
    Is this statement true? "Holding Bitcoin is literally free." If we can't even start by correcting it, "Holding Bitcoin is inexpensive," then how can we have any kind of technical conversation about it? I think in technical conversations, we should avoid hyperbole, and try to be literal. Call it pedantic if you want to, but I don't know how to build logical arguments out of pleasant sounding falsehoods. It's up to you whom you talk to, people who exaggerate, or people who ask for simple concessions for correctness. And please note, I was responding to the sarcastic, "If only you could store things in multiple locations." If you enjoy talking to people who are sarcastic, that's also your choice.

shard 6y ago

For good data backup, one can follow the 3-2-1 rule: keep at least three (3) copies of your data, and store two (2) backup copies on different storage media, with one (1) of them located offsite.

VikingCoder 6y ago
You haven't described how you will keep them secure. Don't forget, this is buried treasure you're talking about. Stealing it is the perfect crime. So, how will you secure it? I suspect securing it will have more than zero cost, which was my only point.
- shard 6y ago
  > You haven't described how you will keep them secure. That is correct. I am pointing out suggested practices for a good backup system for general knowledge. (i.e. I am writing to everyone who is reading this, not just you.) I am not going to cover security, as I have no opinions on best practices.