That enough people have bought into the idea doesn't change the merits or issues that lead people to take their position on it in the first place. I didn't like

That enough people have bought into the idea doesn't change the merits or issues that lead people to take their position on it in the first place. I didn't like the original iPod, I still don't, a lot of people did and do. I don't think either group is "wrong", just that we each value things differently. The same applies to Bitcoin. It doesn't offer me any tangible benefits over traditional currency and it has some major drawbacks in areas that I value. The only reason I would purchase is if I felt like gambling on speculation.