I think a very good use for this system would be to fund medical research that focuses on CURES for common diseases and not just proprietary treatments.

I am asking each for live moruga or jalokias plus shipping for up to 3 plants, shipping for 4 or more.

What about randomized systems of physical verification of various levels? Perhaps a randomized selection of public keys sorted by a jurisdictional and or geographic area which would then be paired into small groups of 3-6 people who would then either call, physically meet, or mail the individual in question. Eventually anyone acting as a sock puppet will be paired with some one they have met in their locality before and be outed and excluded. This has the added benefit of building local community as well.

Another option that might work is biometrics. I personally don't like the idea of large central databases of biometric data, and I would assume many here would agree so something that refrained from using raw biometric data would be ideal. My idea would be a combination personal key/finger print or perhaps even DNA. A specific finger would be designated such as the right thumb, and volunteers would use devices to assure the correct finger was being scanned. The devices used would have to be non networked and immediately encrypt the voter's biometric data with a publicly known encryption algorithm combined combined with a voter's private key. This would not only make the system extremely secure, create a designated unique identifier, it will also create security that is likely to protect the biometric data of the voter for a lifetime.

The global banking system is largely dependent on the US dollar currently, as a result most financial transactions are thru US banks and therefore regulated under US jurisdiction. Exchanging Bitcoins (a deflationary currency), for USD (an inflationary fiat currency) threatens the banking system's monopoly over their fractional reserve lending scam and makes it more difficult for them to acquire actual capital. A good way to look at is is for every dollar spent on a Bitcoin, they can now loan out $9 less because they have a 1:9 lending ratio limit. Therefore it is in the banking system's best interests to either control or destroy Bitcoin and or cryptocurrency as a whole.

One tactic the government often uses when it can not destroy a movement by force, is subversion via infiltration. In this case they got MtGox to sign a pigeonhole contract giving them jurisdiction explicitly over their trade in the US and North America. IMO their next step will be an attempt to steal market share while MtGox fumbles, then promoting Coinbase while regulations are selectively enforced only on MtGox. If they can attain a large proportion of Bitcoin market share they can then manipulate prices and or collect massive databases of information about Bitcoin users for further inspection (read fishing expedition for dissidents). If you look into where the funding for Coinbase came from you will find it quite telling as well.

IMO Bitcoin will survive, and crypto will never die as long as humans live. I am not packing my bags yet.

BitCoinUser123,

Your seemingly non-bias points at the beginning of this gigantic screed later revealed themselves to be nothing more than the same arguments already made here while attempting to give your own argument validity by admitting your own human fallibility. Your ego doesn't rule your logic, you want a cookie?

As far as documented empirical data, you claim there are no studies supporting the safety and efficacy of colloidal silver, and I argue that you haven't bothered to even read thru this thread completely to read them, let alone research this subject yourself. As far as FDA regulation, it is designed to crush anything but corporate sanctioned pharmacological and food products, also giving those industries a pass on some very important regulations that ACTUALLY protect us from harm on a global scale.

But hey, I guess this one guy selling silver suspended in water is the real threat, lets all focus on him and pretend we have expertise because that guy said colloidal silver is bad, all the while never once trying it yourself, talking to anyone who has, or spending a single minute of your time to actually research the subject.

The fact is people attack this subject with almost a fundamentalist religious view - it doesn't matter if colloidal silver has been proven to be safe or effective because I BELIEVE it is harmful! If you dare to tell me otherwise I will attack you as if you threatened my faith. This type of belief system is pervasive in EVERY field, its not hard to spot once you recognize it for what it is - ego masturbation.

With the recent DHS attack on Dwolla is everyone starting to see the big picture now? The timing was not accidental.

I have been busy and have been neglecting to leave rep for people for some time. I apologize for the delay.

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Why bother educating yourself about a subject when you can form an opinion on it while knowing absolutely nothing about it! Life is much easier that way.

You have learned how to use Wikipedia, why actually learn about a subject when you can have random people on the internet tell you what to believe!

P.S. The subject of Argyria has been discussed here already in depth, not that you would ever bother reading something before forming an opinion.

Regarding the logo, it might not be appropriate to start logo designs before the name is finalized. It could end up wasting a lot of people's time. Regarding the name...

I agree that the name is a very important part of differentiating this project from all of the other alt coins. Very shortly people will be frustrated with alternate cryptos because of pump and dumps so we need to proactively prevent that. One of the main ways we can do that is by making the name look and sound different from the others. Some might dismiss the importance of the name, but people will be speaking and typing it millions of times. it will clearly effect the users impression of the client. Just ask Pee Pee Coin users.

 In addition to distinguishing itself a properly branded name can have several fold meanings which can be used to increase keyword hit rate via search engines and increase exposure. One discussion we had in crypto.cat about Digital Distributed Reserve is that it would be abbreviated as DDR. While obviously this is a popular yet IMO crappy game, however the company has spent many thousands if not millions of dollars marketing for the term DDR. The result of this for example if named DDR would be that every time some one searched for the game DDR, they would also be exposed to this client, basically riding the wave of corporate advertising for free.

IMO "Netcoin" is not only WAY too generic, it also has a direct association with every other altcoin ever created. This is a different system, the name should reflect that. First impressions are important. An additional name I had to add to the list is "Distributed Metaregulated Reserve". While I did not find any direct DMR references of much notoriety, I feel this name communicates more clearly what the system is intended for drawing attention to the fact that it is unique, the primary indicator of an altcoin's future potential.

IMO this is THE most important reason to support this coin. Traditionally medical research is funded by the same companies that sell you the treatments. Conflict of interest much? Creating an independent pool of funds from which to drive research in ACTUAL CURES not just harmful proprietary treatments could change the medical industry for the better, save lives, and increase the quality and longevity of many people's lives.

Ordered some hops rhizomes, they got here quickly and in very healthy condition. The seller has great communication and service BTW. Thank you!

Revisionism is more alive and well than most people imagine. Google has more requests than ever to remove content at government demand.

This is a bait and switch mixed with a smash and grab. MTGOX was tricked into signing a contract that puts itself, the Bitcoin chain, and its exchange users at risk. Mark my works Coinlab is a defacto entity of regulatory authorities of which its purpose is multifold:

1. Force all North American users to comply with FinCen regulations (and by extension global users).
2. Collect Bitcoin user data globally.
3. Crush the largest operating exchange financially.
4. Displace it with a traditionally controlled corporate central entity.
5. Crush and or subvert the cryptocurrency.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/139196333/Coinlab-v-Mt-Gox
http://coinlab.com/status
https://mtgox.com/pdf/20130503_coinlab_lawsuit.pdf

I suggest a boycott of Coinlab's services until the suit is dropped. I know no one likes MTGOX but right now Bitcoin users depend upon it for liquidity. The economy needs more time to grow before it can tolerate the loss of the largest central exchange.

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I now have several live moruga, jalokia, moringa, littlehead tobacco, and lots of types of tomato plants. PM me and we can work something out! I accept Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Namecoin!

I just wanted to post a vouch for this user. I have traded with him for well over a year and he has always acted honestly. If someone would like me to do escrow I would be glad to do it free of charge. Just PM me.

Statist tripe. He makes some genuinely true observations but immediately dumps a bunch of radical conclusions without explaining this evolution of events as if they are a foregone conclusion. You know what they call people who study something with a previously drawn conclusion? Bias... Additionally he shows his ignorance of the crypto economy by ignoring such buffers as alternate chains, as well as other continuing evolutions of the Bitcoin based monetary systems.

Awesome! Thanks for the pic. Nice to see the results. Please update when they get to maturity!

PS: I have live moringas and several types of non-hybrid heirloom live tomatoes for sale! PM me for inventory and rates!

I have a couple Jalokia and Moruga pepper live plants sprouted for you guys! I don't have many yet but more are sprouting now. I currently only have a small handful of plants (like 2-4) so for this first batch I will be taking offers on these in BTC/LTC, then later I will set a price once more are available. If you would like one just post a bid including shipping cost (USPS priority, US only). Thanks for looking, and please let me know if anyone is interested in other live plants for the spring!