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I don't know what you are talking about. Many people are working on inherent problems, such as UX issues, blockchain trilemma, regulatory integration and so on.

by ls15 5y ago

I don't know what you are talking about. Many people are working on inherent problems, such as UX issues, blockchain trilemma, regulatory integration and so on. That does not mean that there are no external factors too. Why can't we have a discussion about crypto without labeling people as some kind of dishonest idiots? But back to the point, do you think the external factors that I mentioned do not count? I mean darknet markets prefer monero over paypal, since they are ignoring regulation anyway and need an anonymous payment method..

otterley 5y ago
> Why can't we have a discussion about crypto without labeling people as some kind of dishonest idiots? Because 99% of crypto boosters make the other 1% look bad. Admit and address the money laundering, scamming, cult behavior, and planet-destroying aspects of it first, then let's talk.
- ls15 5y ago
  > Because 99% of crypto boosters make the other 1% look bad. Many bad painters make Da Vinci look bad? > Admit and address the money laundering, scamming, cult behavior, and planet-destroying aspects of it first, then let's talk. I assume you are not using fiat then too, if these standards are a precondition for you to consider a monetary system.
  - otterley 5y ago
    It's relative, not absolute. No system is perfect, but cryptocurrencies have demonstrated themselves to be far worse than the alternative on each of these dimensions.
    - ls15 5y ago
      I think there is a citation needed here, because I don't see how crypto has proven itself to be inherently and fundamentally worse. I think that fiat is the ultimate war money that has cost more human lifes than any other monetary system so far.
      - otterley 5y ago
        > I don't see how crypto has proven itself to be inherently and fundamentally worse I can't help you if you intentionally choose not to pay attention.
        ls15 5y ago
        I don't see any actual arguments, just strawman attacks. Edit: since the end of the thread is reached and I cannot reply to your reply - funny how you proved my point as well, by still avoiding actual reasoning. Have a good day.
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        otterley 5y ago
        Thank you for proving my point!

by ls15 5y ago

otterley 5y ago

> Why can't we have a discussion about crypto without labeling people as some kind of dishonest idiots? Because 99% of crypto boosters make the other 1% look bad. Admit and address the money laundering, scamming, cult behavior, and planet-destroying aspects of it first, then let's talk.

ls15 5y ago
> Because 99% of crypto boosters make the other 1% look bad. Many bad painters make Da Vinci look bad? > Admit and address the money laundering, scamming, cult behavior, and planet-destroying aspects of it first, then let's talk. I assume you are not using fiat then too, if these standards are a precondition for you to consider a monetary system.
- otterley 5y ago
  It's relative, not absolute. No system is perfect, but cryptocurrencies have demonstrated themselves to be far worse than the alternative on each of these dimensions.
  - ls15 5y ago
    I think there is a citation needed here, because I don't see how crypto has proven itself to be inherently and fundamentally worse. I think that fiat is the ultimate war money that has cost more human lifes than any other monetary system so far.
    - otterley 5y ago
      > I don't see how crypto has proven itself to be inherently and fundamentally worse I can't help you if you intentionally choose not to pay attention.
      - ls15 5y ago
        I don't see any actual arguments, just strawman attacks. Edit: since the end of the thread is reached and I cannot reply to your reply - funny how you proved my point as well, by still avoiding actual reasoning. Have a good day.
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        otterley 5y ago
        Thank you for proving my point!