The sole purpose of the introduction of censorships by the governments isn't even about curbing money laundering cases.. that's obviously the usual word to ease the "pressure" on the citizens. Bitcoin has issued a priceless freedom to a vast percentage of people around the globe, which sets a pathmark for the government to not monitor or have full control over the country's economy.
They don't wanna have people own billions of dollars somewhere out of their reach and control. I seen over the Internet that most influential attorneys are also pushing hard to have the system under their supervision.
Why do you think they won't incite their taxation policies as long as it's under their watch? Yes? Why should the government request that every user pays their task upon every transaction made outside their infrastructure?

You need to understand how sickening it is to think through people's mind... Cus how TF would you rather believe a celebrity on a paid ad rather than your own self? These people sometimes don't even consider bearing any responsibilities for whatever loses you get for joining the trend ..

I knew Bitcoin even before I got registered in here. But - yunno this feeling of having a very little knowledge about something without wanting to know more? That's it! I started my crypto journey after enough tutoring in here.

"For everything that breaths - there's a limit, might and most importantly, an end". What's saddens me more is how ignorant we are about the fear of transition(maybe getting involved in a ghastly accident or something). In any case, we aren't planning our funerals already when we're still alive so I'd say - for now, I think everything is under control.

If the forum's domain is accessible by Cyrus himself, then I think it's way better. We just gotta need someone to stand in should there be a need.
I'm afraid, that's not gonna ever happen. Always remember that death remains inevitable!
That's more like COCA -COLA and it's recipe. I learnt only two People have direct access to it and they can't fly in the same aircraft?

it's strictly based on individual differences dude... I can't really say when you have to sell your Bitcoins, but I can advice on when to buy.
These are my reasons; everyone passes through a different phase of life and, sometimes, you could need to rejuvenate your career, personal life, or some other exegencies of life.
At that point, do you have any reason to not sell some part of your HODLing to solve your problems? No!

I'll sell them if it ever gets to that point from now. The sole aim is getting a better life alongside with every other benefits.
I have learnt so much with the little time I've spent in here and, I think that's a benefit that comes with HODLing.

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You didn't sell them for some random reasons, did you? There are some situations in real life that you can't help...

Bitcoin's volatility is the whole essence of the introduction of monetary decentralization. It's also majorly the reasons why it's regarded as a digital currency that appreciates with time.
As for Bitcoin mining, I don't think critics are actually the main people behind the escalation; bitcoin hasn't been a secret right from time being, so I guess alot of people have been looking through to either make a rough estimation on how profitable it is to mine, or basically, the miners themselves put everyone on the know.
What leaves me speechless is how the governments are all out for Bitcoin  

Patience! That's a key virtue that keeps alot of people thriving through the hazzles and everything. I've seen so many instances where several self-acclaimed crypto enthusiasts turn their backs on Bitcoin; since most of them are influencers and celebrities, they tend to wheel away the eagerness of new comers... That's not much of a problem per se

Bitcoin has made every bank slave to analyze the cost of paying taxes for every monetary operation and devaluation of saving up in the bank. AFAIK, the United State dollars have suffered an inconsiderable fall between the last 10 years -- The volatility in Bitcoin has made its consistency over these said years. How about that?

Your subject-topic almost sounded like a question, until I read the whole thread.
Op, I normally do advice that people learn about Bitcoin before investing; There could be no harm in investing without having a pre-knowledge, but you'd only have yourself to blame should anything happen as a result of your ignorance.
Does it cost you alot to learn about something you wanna invest in? No! Are you just being too lazy or more interested in the outcome, without giving a Fk to how that happens? Yes!

Electrum was a great deal when I started using wallets 
TW was all I knew and, that's way simpler!

Mhan, this is the creepiest shit I've ever read in here. WTF do you mean your dad tendered his pond?
I mean, you can always narrate your stories without exaggerating anything about it... Right now, it sounds like you just wanted to stick some shit to the wall and see if it cuts. Well, it's sad that you didn't receive a single merit for that junk.

Bitcoin got you some returns for HODLing in the long term? Fine!! That's enough for anyone to understand. You see, you only succeeded in making people doubt everything you wrote.
PS: I know it's difficult to construct a good post, but always be YOURSELF!

I think every user accounts that are assigned a designated job in here are collectively Called "staff members". Something brings in the differential -- which is the what job and board they're assigned for.

Administrators are predominantly the head; they could addup, develop or remove whatever function that seems disturbing.
The global moderators are just the same as MODERATORS themselves, except they've got vast control over different boards.
The moderators are designated just for specific boards as well as the staffs. (basically the local boards)

That's also a good point. I almost forgot about them since I barely see the term cryptios

You wanna vouch for a political aspirant that barely has a choice of word? that defamed Bitcoin few years ago - not because he didn't have enough conviction - but because the legislative sector in the US government has a greater influence on his decisions as the president and he fell for it? I wouldn't blame him too much though but it looks to me like he's just out to have some votes from some random bitcoiners.

he's obviously trying to convince people to not worry much about the severe intrusions by the current government, that that's not gonna be the care in his?
Nobody controls decentralization.
Do y'all believe it now? ^{[I just read through and I stumbled on this]}. Bitcoin is slowly becoming a political factor!

At this point, I don't even need to convince anyone - especially if indulging in crypto is against their will. I seen alot of vandalism and derailing videos about Bitcoin; truth is that the media carries both exaggerated and alleged informations. Anyone that believes Bitcoin to be a scam is nostalgic!
We've all been slaves for as long as the world never knew what bitcoin was, not until SATOSHI came forth with its white paper. People have been hypnotized into paying unnecessary taxes/levies and at some point, with no other options to choose from, that has slowly become the usual thing.

It solely depends on how I'd wanna utilize my salary and when it normally comes... If it's a monthly payroll, and I prolly have something else that fetches enough, I'd choose to HODL the Golden coin!
At that, I'm not expecting to break the bank anytime soon, but like i said earlier, it depends on the period though.

Are you tryna convince us not to HODL Bitcoin already? Lol.. My hard earned money has dwindled in way too many unprofitable ways than that. I won't panic one bit should that ever happen again  
You can only complain of the effects of inflation if you already have enough to spare. For me, it's about how extravagant one can be.

What troubles my soul is how exposed BTT has been, thereby attracting both the geeks and scam-oriented projects. It becomes even more pathetic that alot of malicious/misleading links are reported, which proves their relentlessness and again, how the "good" is being overwhelmed by the "bad"

The recent attacks/censorships on privacy has done more harm to the crypto communities than good to the government. It has only made a hacker's job more of a certainty than probability.
Huh? That's easy for anyone to bypass.

Enhh... Moderators are humans just like everyone else. In that case, they may choose to ignore a report based on what, where and for what purpose the reported post serves.

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Gloves, as always has been very relentless on creating 'em patches; There's a particular sense of revival that's derived from the fact that we've got innovative heads in here still.

I wanna say this; Are the moderators going to adopt stricter measures for junk posts that violates the rule 32 now? Atleast there's been something more visible to remind anyone if they ever forget.

Sometimes, most gamblers don't even keep tracks of their gambling records; Yes! That could help you understand if you're making profit or not. Secondly, it could also help control your habits/ how much/ how often you increase your bankroll.

The thing is; For the fact that your mind is already programmed to win more money if your prediction cuts, and that your selections has either fetched you something good before, you're enticed to keep wagering as long as you have funds on you. It doesn't cut? No worries! Just keep wagering, it definitely will ^{[That's how manipulative your mind can be]}

I don't wanna bring any sort of gender inequality into this case. Why? It has nothing to do with it; I had different women sneaking out to make heavy stakes on whatever they lay their hands on - it could be some random numbers they were given on thier way home from their respective jobs etc... They just don't show up like the way some men would!

I think it makes much sense to say that online casinos were created for people of this caliber. Mind you, I'm not tryna say that women gamble more but, whatever is said in here is just mere assumptions. You'll never know!

That's the most gruesome thing I've ever heard in my life.. HTF was anything able to convince him to start gambling? He has a good business that was already producing him so much that he had such a good savings..

Y'all need to watch your habits, cause they can be detrimental atimes. Dude never knew it'd get to an extent he'll be left with no penny! So basically, he enriched the casinos all in a bid to double his earnings. What a way to wax cold easily!
How do you mean? I didn't get this part. Had he been winning althrough till it got to some point - which he began losing?

That strategy isn't anything new to a gambler that knows how he goes about his usual predictions... Infact, I won't even assume that to be a strategy; IMO, it's just you being careful not to lose too much/chase your losses.

Secondly, do you think you can easily get pass the normal feeling of wanting to get more instead of just closing with the little you've gotten already? Greed?  especially when you've seen possibilities of that happening in the next round?
Do you know we've got a thousand and one gamblers that have only deposited and wagered, but haven't withdrawn anything before? Why? Being too meticulous becomes yet another problem!

Retain any information you get from the social media at your own detriment .... Does any of those promotions go for free?? These people are being paid to say whatever they have to say to you... Mostimes, I see them making another post to exonerate themselves should anything happen later on.
NGA win,  this and that flooding the Internet; the most exciting thing to know is that people still get into the comment sections to ask questions on how they could register and try their luck! Isn't that mind-blowing already? Lol ....

The last thing I'd do is creating a pattern or formula for gambling... WTH does that? Don't y'all save up some money just Incase any exegencies comes forth?.  Well, the stories I've heard so far won't cease anytime soon

The moment you begin to adopt this step, soon enough, it'll become a lifestyle - that means, you an addict already! The body stimulates the mind in most actions; like getting aquatinted with a certain habit overtime... I'd guess that's the last thing you'd ever want.
Y'all, if you don't wanna regret ever knowing how to gamble, stay away from this thread.