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19541  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: A friend's idea to promote on: December 09, 2013, 01:50:49 PM
Ladies, Ladies, don't you know there's a lot of virgin eyes in this room...Can't be showing to much skin otherwise it becomes a hot mess. Bloody noses, spasms, and well you can guess the rest.. Why? I don't know it's only a picture of your bum.  I tried to send you a tip but the QR code was to small..Next time bigger QR on the bigger part of the right cheek  Wink

There are two more pictures on page 2 or 3 with bigger codes and to prove I am not brad pitt.

Of course you're not, I am  Grin.

19542  Other / Meta / Re: Authentication/2FA on: December 09, 2013, 01:46:06 PM
Yeah, would be a good idea, but I don't know how easily or how costly it would be to implement. I also heard the forum is getting new software soon, so hopefully maybe that will/or could be a feature.
19543  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Libertarians and gun rights activits here is how the rest of the world sees you on: December 09, 2013, 01:41:15 PM


I think you have a naive/incorrect/generalised view on socialists/socialism, or perhaps you've had some bad experiences with them (which I can understand if you've only dealt with these "Robin Hood Socialists"). I have no desire to lead over anyone; however, I also have no desire to be governed by these greedy hypocritical capitalist warmongering pigs who fritter away their peoples taxes on wars whilst flogging off state-owned assets to the highest bidder - especially when they should be buying back state-owned business and building schools and hospitals with that very money.

This is a great little speech by Noam Chomsky on Libertarian Socialism and the supposed contradiction of the term: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxbeyn2xMQE (it's only 5 minutes long).

While I totally agree that what we have now isn't perfect, it just seems easier to get what you want by learning how to play the game

I think this kind of apathy and blind submission by the masses to roll over and play the game whilst we let them fuck us repeatedly in the arse is one of main problems of why nothing ever changes. People seem to want change and are angry with the state of the world, but they only want revolution if they can sit at home and watch it happen on their flatscreen TVs from the comfort of their own lazyboy whilst they dull their senses with an opiate of their choosing. This is the whole Matrix predicament:



It doesn't have to be a Socialist-led revolution, but which pill you choose is ultimately up to you.




I had a nice chuckle there! ;-)

I have spent far too much time in the company of socialist politicians to be in any doubt of my view!

Imagine you actually had a revolution - what would be the result?

The only people who ever win in a revolution are the politicians who lead them.  The people are ALWAYS the losers - it doesn't matter what ideology you use, however, of the ones available to us, socialism is the worst!

Its the worst because when they are out of power, socialist politicians promise the earth, based on a nice warm feeling of goodness! When they finally get into power they only look after themselves and their friends.

This isn't me having a bad experience, its the experience of every European country that has any left leaning government in charge.

From what you describe, you would possibly see European and UK centralist and right wing parties as being socialist enough for you, even though they themselves don't see themselves under that banner.

And that leads to the last point that the name of your ideology and its definition is ultimately pointless because its all about power - and as we all know, power corrupts, especially socialists! ;-)



And I have a good chuckle at your logic and willingness to let governments do what you're moaning Socialists would do if they got into power. It doesn’t matter what name it's under if politicians are fucking their people over.

And all of what you said applies to currently 'democratically' elected politicians in their capitalist systems. They promise the earth and do the exact opposite. You obviously have a bee in your bonnet with the mere word 'Socialism' alone. Just because people have failed in the past does not mean they will in the future. Of course if a phony Socialist gets in nothing will change, but simply saying Socialism = bad; Democracy/capitalism also = bad, but I can't be bothered to change it so I'm ok with it until it affects my comfort in my nice little house doesn't work either. And politicians don't need to lead a revolution; the people do. If we wait around waiting for a politician to come along we'll be waiting around forever; and like I said, it doesn’t have to be under the banner of Socialism, just united under the want of common change, because the current system has failed massively. But again, red or blue pill.
19544  Other / Off-topic / Re: Anyone having issues changing their Profile pic? on: December 09, 2013, 01:27:51 PM
Thank you for sharing it. I have tried to do it for two hours untill see your post Wink

Congratulations, I think you're the first person to post about this without starting their own thread.

+1 internets to you, but -1 for spending two hours on it  Grin
19545  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Max Keiser comic on: December 09, 2013, 01:17:59 PM


I can't read it it's that small  Huh.
19546  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: How many tulips would you sell a bitcoin for? on: December 09, 2013, 01:13:10 PM
How many Tulips are in a Beanie Baby? Cos I would trade my BTC for Tulips then for Beanie Babies then for potatoes.
19547  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Best faucet for btc on: December 09, 2013, 01:09:53 PM
https://primedice.com/

You have to gamble it and win so much before you can cash out, but the sites down at the minute.
19548  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Libertarians and gun rights activits here is how the rest of the world sees you on: December 09, 2013, 01:01:15 PM

I have some Kool Aid for you. ;-)

Firstly, Libertarian Socialist is an oximoron. Your statement regarding a flat tax proves that! No socialist would support a flat tax because it would seen as a tax cut for the rich, and that isn't equality!

Secondly, All socialists are basically the same, the only difference is that they want themselves to be in charge.  More taboo is that socialism is just the friendly version of communism. The differences between the two ideologies are very limited, and the long term ideal of socialism is the implementation of communism.

While I totally agree that what we have now isn't perfect, it just seems easier to get what you want by learning how to play the game, than to try and get everyone playing a new game!

Oh, and the sub prime mortgage crisis was the unintended consequence of a law created by democrats in the 1970s. They implementing an equality bill where minorities could buy houses they couldn't afford - based on the idea that the reason they couldn't get loans was that they were being discriminated against (yeah, they were too poor!)

The worst thing with socialists is that they use emotion to solve problems! ;-)


I think you have a naive/incorrect/generalised view on socialists/socialism, or perhaps you've had some bad experiences with them (which I can understand if you've only dealt with these "Robin Hood Socialists"). I have no desire to lead over anyone; however, I also have no desire to be governed by these greedy hypocritical capitalist warmongering pigs who fritter away their peoples taxes on wars whilst flogging off state-owned assets to the highest bidder - especially when they should be buying back state-owned business and building schools and hospitals with that very money.

This is a great little speech by Noam Chomsky on Libertarian Socialism and the supposed contradiction of the term: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxbeyn2xMQE (it's only 5 minutes long).

While I totally agree that what we have now isn't perfect, it just seems easier to get what you want by learning how to play the game

I think this kind of apathy and blind submission by the masses to roll over and play the game whilst we let them fuck us repeatedly in the arse is one of main problems of why nothing ever changes. People seem to want change and are angry with the state of the world, but they only want revolution if they can sit at home and watch it happen on their flatscreen TVs from the comfort of their own lazyboy whilst they dull their senses with an opiate of their choosing. This is the whole Matrix predicament:



It doesn't have to be a Socialist-led revolution, but which pill you choose is ultimately up to you.


19549  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: if you were to create your own coin what would you call it!!!!! on: December 09, 2013, 12:33:31 PM
shitecoin
plebcoin
bitecoin
litcoin
finitecoin
sporkcoin
flangecoin
qwertycoin
crabcoin
clamcoin
crumbcoin
clarkecarlisecoin
quimcoin
bubblecoin
ponzicoin
pyramidcoin
isthisaponziorpyramidcoin
bbwcoin
dogecoin
bbqcoin... oh wait.

pussydust
brickchips
dingleberries
digimagnets
e-biscuits
imaginary internet money



19550  Other / Off-topic / How to Talk to a Grieving Atheist on: December 09, 2013, 12:15:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3xerUTzRZM

Thought this video was worth sharing. Very articulate and couldn't've said it better myself. I always find it uncomfortable when people start spouting their cliched phases when somebody dies. "Sorry for your loss / Heaven's gained a new angel" etc blah blah blah.
19551  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: A friend's idea to promote on: December 09, 2013, 12:11:40 PM
Ladies, Ladies, don't you know there's a lot of virgin eyes in this room...Can't be showing to much skin otherwise it becomes a hot mess. Bloody noses, spasms, and well you can guess the rest.. Why? I don't know it's only a picture of your bum.

They know this all too well, hence why they're trying to capitalise on it. Fair play to 'em.
19552  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Kickstarter might add Bitcoin as a payment option in the future. on: December 09, 2013, 12:09:41 PM
that's just a boilerplate response. it would be cool but unfortunately this doesn't really mean anything.

Yeah, I think Wikipedia has an auto-response to any queries about whether they will accept Bitcoin donations or not.
19553  Other / Meta / Re: well,the avatar here is so bugged on: December 09, 2013, 12:07:42 PM
I have tried that a few times too and had no luck even in choosing the ones that the forum provides. I would like to place an avatar just because I want to spot my own posts in a long topic, nothing pretentious Cheesy

Hope admin fix this soon.

Yeah, it is useful for spotting your own posts. You can always control and F your username, but finding via avatar would be much quicker and easier.

Apparently bitcointalk.org is investing/implementing some new forum software soon, so maybe we might just have to wait till then.
19554  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: The Anonymity of Bitcoin on: December 09, 2013, 11:58:52 AM
The NSA knows all and sees all. You cannot hide anything from them. They will trace any electronic footprint you leave anywhere. Be forewarned!  Grin

emunie
zero coin
anoncoin

will put an end to this

zerocoin, proxy mixers (e.g. anoncoin) and other P2P coin mixers have the same problem that they can be honeypotted with Sybil identitites, or if the other participants reveal their identities, then yours is revealed by process of elimination.

Exchanging between altcoins on an exchange is equivalent in terms of anonymity of using a coin mixer that is an exchange site. These are not going to guarantee you anonymity for numerous reasons, including they can be honeypotted with Sybil identitites, or if the other participants reveal their identities, then yours is revealed by process of elimination, and the various ways exchanges can be compromised.

The NSA can not always look inside an exchange, although there are many ways it might be inside.

Look at what facebook is up to:

http://www.pakalertpress.com/2013/12/06/facebooks-future-plans-for-data-collection-beyond-all-imagination/

Also the governments can force users to abandon anonymity on Bitcoin.

Suggestion:

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+can+i+erase+myself+from+facebook

Jesus Fuck, some of that is just straight-up plain scary:

Quote
Facebook’s patent holdings are just a taste of what’s arriving here and now. The way you type, the rate, common mistakes, intervals between certain characters, is all unique, like your fingerprint, and there are already cyber robots that can identify you as you peck away at keys. Facebook has even patented methods of individual identification with obviously cybernetic overtones, where the machine becomes an appendage of the person. U.S. Patents 8,306,256, 8,472,662, and 8,503,718, all filed within the last year, allow Facebook’s web robots to identify a user based on the unique pixelation and other characteristics of their smartphone’s camera. Identification of the subject is the first step toward building a useful data set to file among the billion or so other user logs. Then comes analysis, then prediction, then efforts to influence a parting of money.

I honestly don't know whether to go down the outraged paranoid conspiracy theory route, or the well it's just a company offering a free service and trying to capitalise on it so what do we expect route?
19555  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Libertarians and gun rights activits here is how the rest of the world sees you on: December 09, 2013, 11:44:11 AM

Well I'm a Libertarian Socialist, so would you recommend it? The length of the book is one of the reasons I've never got around to starting it.

whoa, it takes some courage to come out of the closet as a socialist on this forum. call me crazy, but for me.. following any extremist ideology never works. maybe voluntaryism works for me.

What's extreme about it? It only seems to be a dirty word in the states, where I don't think the majority of people even understand what it means.

Why does Socialism "kinda suck"? And why is Anarchism extreme? Libertarian Socialism is Anarchism, but I'm not talking about the faux punk rock fuck tha government bullshit (although fuck da government! Cheesy). I'm afraid a little anarchy is going to be needed to bring about revolution or change the status quo, unless you are comfortable and happy with the corrupt hypocritical governments policing the globe and doing nothing but starting wars and laundering billions of tax payers money into the pockets of corporations. This 'democracy' we have is a sheer illusion. You get the choices between voting for Tweedle-dum or Tweedle-dumber. Whoever wins won't change shit, nor will they do anything they said they would; in fact, they usually do the exact opposite.

As a European, let me give you an idea about why socialism sucks.

Firstly, socialists seem to spend all their time trying to make everything equal. They tell people they want everyone to get an equal chance at opportunity, however, this is where things go wrong.

The one thing that socialists don't like, is someone using their initiative and getting richer due to it.  


On the contrary, I think that would be the opinion of some 'Diet Socialists' (or the 'poor' ones), but not ones I agree with. There are many Socialist schools of thought, so to lump them all together collectively is fundamentally wrong (you can't put National Socialism in with Democratic Socialism for instance). I'm not one of these "Robin Hood Socialists" who think we should take from the rich and give to the poor. I want equality, but for those who are successful and work hard all their life should not be penalised. I personally believe in a flat tax - for example: say everyone pays 20% whether you earn 15K a year or 15 trillion. In countries like France they have up to 75% tax which is absolute robbery. Even 50% tax is in my opinion.

I'm not saying Socialism is perfect or without flaws, but neither is standard democracy/capitalism, and the latter is not sustainable at all the way it's going and is going to fail triumphantly if nothing is done to curb its recklessness (you could argue that it already has with the subprime mortgage crisis etc).
19556  Economy / Economics / Re: Bitcoin-DUMP IT! on: December 09, 2013, 11:30:24 AM
In two weeks time it will be > $1000 again Tongue

Probably, or at the very east by the end of year.
19557  Other / Meta / Re: well,the avatar here is so bugged on: December 09, 2013, 11:02:06 AM
Who cares about avatar actually?

Lot's of people do. It's easier to identify users by their avatars. It can almost become like their online face in a way.

I believe avatars are currently disabled for security reasons.

You mean changing of avatar settings is disabled, right? Because you and I seem to still have avatars on this thread. I don't wanna have an avatar if nobody else has got one though. I'll feel self conscious.  Embarrassed

People who already had avatars prior to the attack are unaffected, apart from they now can't change them.
19558  Other / Meta / Re: Cannot change avatar? on: December 09, 2013, 11:00:06 AM
There's always about five threads on the first page about this. It was disabled temporarily as a security measure.
19559  Other / Meta / Re: Require limits for posting anything for sale. on: December 09, 2013, 10:58:36 AM
Hmm, maybe it might be a good idea to put a limit on newbs listing stuff to minimise scammers etc, but as a rule of thumb I'd be very wary of dealing or buying something from somebody who has less than ten posts any way. And always use escrow.
19560  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Altcoin Discussion / Re: DogeCoin on: December 09, 2013, 10:53:40 AM
another coin? anything remotely different or innovative about this one?
It doesn't take itself seriously or think it'll be the new world order. Meaning it's the first honest (alt)coin. Well okay, after Shitcoin. Being honest will probably make it more important than BTC though. Many paradoxes. Wow.

This. Would be funny if this actually became worth something though haha.

Smiley these quotes on the page are funny yea...wow, much coin. I wonder where did the name come from? First thing coming to my mind is a dog. Cheesy

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/doge
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