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Title: Call to arms Post by: pyra-proxy on July 29, 2013, 01:18:08 PM http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-bitcoin-a-scam (http://www.debate.org/opinions/is-bitcoin-a-scam)
Let's fix this metric! :) Title: Re: Call to arms Post by: Akka on July 29, 2013, 02:09:24 PM I wrote ~100 words to explain some points I saw on the "Yes" side.
It hasn't gone through and isn't even counted to the "No" Side. This site is a scam >:( No way I will try again, it took enough of my time on the first try. Also, a site where every single point is reviewed by a Mod with his own opinion before it gets even posted is hardly a debate. Title: Re: Call to arms Post by: J603 on July 29, 2013, 02:31:20 PM Quote Yes, I think that Bitcoin is a scam and makes people believe that they are receiving free money. Yes, when I pay $100 for 1 bitcoin I believe that I'm getting free money ::) Quote Just put your computer to work on its own in order to make easy money for you. It seems as though people have mining confused with bitcoins. Quote There is no supporting, stable (= governmental) infrastructure. Quote This is backed by nothing, but "faith". There is a community supporting its value, which is much better than a single government. The Weimar Republic, Zimbabwe, and Cyprus would like a word with you... Also, all currencies are backed by faith. Paper money is worth only as much as people believe it is. Overall, it seems as though the people arguing "yes" have no idea what they're talking about. The only valid point I saw was that it fluctuates too often to be used as a normal currency (but that was in the No section for some reason). But as more bitcoins are added, and are distributed into the hands of more people, mass purchases and sells will have less effect, so I can see stability in the future. I'll definitely vote "No" and write up a good argument, however I fail to see how Bitcoin can possibly be a "scam", seeing as there's no central authority to profit off of its success... Title: Re: Call to arms Post by: J603 on July 29, 2013, 03:03:29 PM I wrote ~100 words to explain some points I saw on the "Yes" side. It hasn't gone through and isn't even counted to the "No" Side. This site is a scam >:( No way I will try again, it took enough of my time on the first try. Also, a site where every single point is reviewed by a Mod with his own opinion before it gets even posted is hardly a debate. Sorry for the double post, but if you make an account the comment is posted instantly. The site's not a scam. Title: Re: Call to arms Post by: bradyon on July 29, 2013, 03:33:16 PM Just made my contribution ;)
Title: Re: Call to arms Post by: Lethn on July 29, 2013, 04:12:13 PM Any time someone claims it's a scam, ponzi or other form of con then get them to explain why it's open source because if it was a scam they wouldn't want people to look at the code and fine weaknesses, all these comments are just being made by incredibly stupid people.
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