Any updates or progress on this? Or have you guys been too busy just sitting and staring at the prices going  like the rest of us?

+1 Good point!

I'll try telling that to Phinneas Gage when I see him at the Bitcoin 2013 conference. I'll let you know what happens.

Nope. Anyone can contact charities. It's actually encouraged, since there's so few of us, we're typically busy, and really the only rule is, "Get a charity to accept Bitcoin donations, we send them $1,000." That's about it.


This wasn't a charity, this was someone trying to start a copycat service. There really is no need for one, unless they want to have different rules (or take the money), since Bitcoin100 is very open with letting people help and get donations sent.

I'm going. Flying in from Washington DC. San Jose is an expensive whore to get into.

It's a pretty often-heard claim, "Those rich people didn't have to bust their asses to earn all that money, they were just lucky!" Well, now that BTC is over $100USD, a lot of us are considerably wealthier than we were before. We reached this point by busting our butts to earn money (or pay down borrowed money or electric bills in some cases), and then investing that hard-earned money into something very risky, that a lot of people were practically shouting to stay away from, saying it was way too risky, it was a ponzi, it was stupid internet funbux, it's not backed by anything, it will only crash, you can't buy anything with it, it's only used by criminals, the government will just shut it down, and so on. (I'm looking at you, SomethingAwful, Slash Dot, Ars Technica...)

Now that these risks have given us huge returns, I have already seen at least one, "Oh, you just got lucky," in reply to someone saying, "But.. But.. I made all this money!" This is where it starts, and I have already seen where it typically progresses:

* You didn't work for that money, you were just lucky!
* You just got lucky, so you don't deserve that money!
* It's unfair that you have that money and I don't, since you just got lucky (and I didn't bother taking the risk and called you stupid for it). That money should be spread fairly!
* Finally, the money is either taken, or we are resented for having it

So, first they hate us for being stupid idiots for taking a risk in something they specifically refused to understand, then they hate us because we "just got lucky." Well, for me, personally, luck had zero to do with it. I had prior experience with virtual currencies (incidentally, in another place that many of these same people claimed was stupid), I took the time to understand the technology behind Bitcoin, and I know its potential, I know the steps it has to go through to reach them, and I know it isn't done yet. I wasn't lucky, I used my head and put my money into something I understood very well. Now those people who thought they were so much smarter than the rest of us, who were trying to convince everyone how this funny money is stupid and anyone investing anything into it is an idiot, are left with exactly what they deserve (never mind that their follow-up reasons for why they thought Bitcoin was stupid were some of the most moronic economic misconceptions I've ever read).

Honestly, it has been a bit eye-opening to be on the other side of this thing (the making money by "just being lucky" as opposed to resenting those with lots of money who seemed to have done little to get it). I used to be with them, briefly. I'm not sure if they can ever understand or get there too. Should stupidity be rewarded or compensated somehow because "it's not their fault?" Should we be wary of the "you just got lucky" steps I listed above? Should we just gloat at the idiots who used to make fun of us while being oh so sure of themselves? Or should we just continue to be ourselves, continuing to make wealth by applying our heads, being generous with our families and friends, enjoying our accomplishments, and giving as little attention to the screaming idiots as possible?

(Though they are entertaining at times)

^^ Don't forget that all this "excess cash" really want worth all that much just a few month ago. It just got lucky from the huge spikes in BTC value.

1) I think more appropriately would be "Shut up and GIVE me bitcoin." After all, we're all FYGM hoarders around here 
2) If you want to make those bitcoin bills look more authentic, add some pics of Ron Paul to them

I don't think I ever paid more than $100 to attend a conference, and was all ready to sign up for this one until I saw the registration fee. REALLY on the fence for this one now. Seriously doubting the conference itself (speakers and presentations) will be worth the $300... but on the other hand it'll probably be my best chance to meet the rest of all of you in one place. Decisions decisions

Actually, that Portugese soup kettle is just in the shape of it. Probably made for fun. In reality, a benjo is a high-end wine brewery machine, often used in fancy fortresses located around California and Texas.

^ Another theory: Chicago-style socialist politics influencing the wildlife.


(Disclosure: I don't believe any of this crap I'm saying, since I'm socially and politically on the opposite end of this. Just in case anyone tries to take me seriously)

It's because the courts in USA might legalize gay marriage. Morality is degrading in all species now, cause god just doesn't give a crap any more 

Still no Japanese up there? I'm surprised...

便所 (benjo) - Japan is famous for this piece of technology.

What is the preferred outcome that you are looking for? Punishing Bitfloor by forcing the business to close? Prevent others from being able to use Bitfloor because you think it's a bad company? I sincerely doubt you'll be able to get any money out of it.
Also, PLEASE define "carry the burden of failure." What is this burden you speak of? (btw, this is why I thought English may be your second language, since burden implies there is something there to carry)

The reason he should is...   ?

And back down again

Are you so much of a pussy that you need Matthew to man up first before you have the balls to follow him? From what I understand, he has manned up with some people he screwed already.
Plus, what negotiations? You admitted yourself that you probably would not have paid, so... that's exactly the amount you are owed as well. What else is there to discuss?

He already has a scammer tag, and will be remembered as a scammer, so what difference does it make if he doesn't pay anyone back because he is a scammer, or if he doesn't pay back because he's coming up with silly excuses?

What if later on there's a countersuit against whoever brought this suit, to try to recover lost potential repayments, and the person who brought this suit is not protected by any LLC, resulting in the remaining people who did not want the initial suit getting repaid from this initial suer's personal financial holdings? Could that happen?

If that computer doesn't go online, then how did you get the official client to sync up, and have your browser load the forum in the background?

Also, get your bipolar crap in check. You're only making yourself seem like more of a douche with your "man up" comments. It's a bit too pot calling the kettle black.