you're not taking that big of a risk with me, I'm not going to scam for $100.

So, a long time in coming here is what happened with our (some engineers at Kiva) project to attempt to integrate Bitcoin.

Basically, as we talked to many people in the organization, it became clear we wouldn't have widespread support to start, so we thought we'd just go ahead and build something and ask forgiveness later. However, we did want to at least do some good due diligence on how to proceed. Thus, we started by talking to many people about their experiences with Bitcoin. We talked to some fellow non-profits, and the lawyer from one particular organization gave us some strong reasons to not move forward. We then talked some with our lawyer, who cautioned against doing anything that could distract from Kiva's core mission by bringing about controversy.

So, we shelved the project for now, out of respect for our colleagues wishes. We'd still like to proceed, but we would have to find a way to do so while knowing that everything we do will meet our mission and not place us in a position of legal questionability.

So, from my perspective, what that means is that I'm going to wait (the other engineer who was working on Bitcoin with me here just left Kiva) until there is some solid example of another non-profit to point to, as well as some more legal frameworks/precedent set with Bitcoin usage, so that I can then point our lawyer to it and ask him if we can proceed.

I appreciate everyone's advice here on the forum. I believe in Bitcoin as a viable method for transactions along with most people here, but like you guys I'm stuck waiting for someone to take the lead. I was hoping we could take some lead, but it's simply *perceived* as being too risky. I have confidence though that with all the great people working on Bitcoin that there will eventually be a path forward.

Again, sorry for the delay in response, and thanks everyone for your advice and support.

Cheers,

mrchilly

shakaru aka Andrew Nollan liar and a cheat and renegs on deals. BE WARNED

   

shakaru aka Andrew Nollan accepted payment of $1600 for 4 EVGA 580 GTX's Classifieds 1.5 weeks ago, has since tried to worm more money, change the conditions and finally reneged on the deal. He owes me 4 EVGA 580 GTX's Classifieds which he has refused to send. He owes me $1600.

This is to inform the BTC community that he is a lier and a cheat and his word means shit. Andrew your pathetic, you deliver what I have paid for without question.

Just saw this thread.
I immediately noticed this:


Yes please!  I'll buy 1000 BTC, and since you're saying 40 Bitcoins per USD, I'll pay you $25 via Paypal, Dwolla, mtgoxcode or whatever payment method you want.

We've got jokes ladies and gentleman! Please take your seats, front row anyone?

Sent 10 BTC to 1hgskQqKyJcVoux8HchKXvFTrF3t56Hz5

Loan Repaid with interest in less than 24 hours.

thanks again for the loan!

thanks for the loan imsaguy - will be repaid within 1-2 days

Just bought a bunch of hard ware and spent my wallet, I need 9 BTC to pay for something right now, will have it mined and ready to pay back within two days. Please send to 19qknrP742j2mcoWRC7wRGtMpS8Ny6Ut3M

will pay back 1 BTC Interest for a total of 10

thank you.

It's been a while since I've looked at the marketplace for this kind of product/service.

I glanced over the first page of topics in this forum, and didn't see anything.

What I'm looking for: A reputable, safe dealer (preferably large) with plenty of positive feedback who I can transfer my dwolla balance to (or BTC as a 2nd choice) and receive a postal money order or gift cards. Obviously I'm willing to pay a small commission for this transaction -- but nothing exorbitant.

I have somewhat btc for exchange. I will only take international wire transfer, mtgox code and western union. Let me know if you are interested. Thank ya!

You know, you can buy a legit Win7 download via Microsoft's student discount program for like $29.99.  That's how I bought my Win7 Pro 64bit.  I'm just sayin.

Thanks for taking a risk with a new member! I ordered them Monday, received them Wednesday. Great transaction. Thanks again.

I have noticed that over half of the times when I try to withdraw USD or BTC from Bitcoinica using MT Gox redeem codes, I get the error that I have entered an invalid amount. Zhoutong explained that it is because of a limit on the amount of withdrawals they can make from their Mt Gox account. What it means is that there is no way to move a lot of money out of Bitcoinica. I have lost more than a few chances now because I was unable to move either bitcoin or usd out of Bitcoinica rapidly.