I got a small balance from faucets, and then gambled it up to 0.02 BTC before losing it all. 

I also got bitcoin from android games like coin flapper, coin crusher and 80s shooter.

There is no way to control guns through the law, the same way that you can't really prohibit anything through policy and expect usage to decrease to zero.  Those that want to go through the proper legal channels and obtain a licence can do so, but if not, you can purchase firearms illegally with cash.

I think the real problem is when guns are mixed with people that have any type of major mental or psychological issue, especially to those lacking empathy.  Rather than trying to keep guns out of their hands, which I don't think is possible, there needs to be more emphasis on rehabilitating these folks back to having a stable mindset and being emotionally developed.

That being said, I think any firearm should be accompanied by training to use the firearm as well as martial arts training for those in environments of combat, so that pulling out a gun is the last resort.

It would be a very positive change to society as a whole if the current banking system were to collapse and be rebuilt without corrupt central banks, but I don't see it happening anytime soon.  Even in the next collapse, similar to 2008, I think they will stay with the same FIAT and go to extreme measure (debt) to keep the game alive for another few years.

People are becoming more aware of the banking system and its faults, but not enough people are aware to demand a change, and the government will not propose such a change away from FIAT unless it is demanded and a politicians election depends on it.

That being said, I hope I am wrong, but I don't see the elites of the world backing down ever.

Hi Carra23,

As per PM, I'd like to join this campaign.

Username: freeyourmind
Rank: Full Member
Posts: 290
Activity: 140
Bitcoin Address: 1NhqetSbHGDYAnkxxrkNECFFdREZDh9JBw

Thanks.

Hi I would like to join this campaign.

Username: freeyourmind
Status: Full Member
UID: 485146
Bit-X Address: 3PBGWKBNifmCGuLn7H7J8jj3bidq8wusoz
Bitcoin Address: 1NhqetSbHGDYAnkxxrkNECFFdREZDh9JBw
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Posts: 288

My signature has been updated.  Please confirm, thanks.

Located in Canada - PM me and I can do this if you wish.

Yeah I actually thought it was by the end of the day that the totals were calculated, so I am a few short.  The spreadsheet also wasn't updated so I didn't know exactly what counted.

Anyways, if that's the rule then thanks for having me and I'll remove myself from the campaign.

Can I sign up for another month as a full member (I'm currently in a as a member).

I'll change my signature to the full member in the meantime, but please let me know.

Thanks.

At that rate, in 2 more weeks you'll have 40,000 bitcoin and you'll be a millionaire

Then you can decide what type of lifestyle and where in the world you want to live.

When I first started with a dice site, I think I started with 80,000 satoshi and made it up to 2,200,000 satoshi without thinking to withdraw anything.  I ended up losing almost everything and then gambling with periodic withdrawals.  That seemed to work much better, but in the end the odds are still against you, and I had my fun so I rarely gamble anymore.

I understand that, but that's not what I was asking.  But you also can't spend your bitcoin when you go to the market, so it's not a solution yet.

If you don't want to share that information, just say you'd prefer to keep it private.

Gold is alright, but the physical gold price is dictated by the paper gold price, which is no good.

I personally think real estate is the best, depending on location.  It has income generating potential, or can be used to live in, and also has the potential for capital appreciation.

For those that are not starting off with existing wealth, the only thing to do is save, and eventually build some equity to allow the opportunity to invest for passive income.

For those that have existing wealth and investing knowledge, it makes sense to invest and grow that nest egg.  With any investment though, be sure to understand the risk and the possibility of losses.

Yeah I agree and I think it's developing countries that will have the opportunity for large-scale adoption.  It'll be much tougher in developed countries due to the amount of regulation that exists in any financial matter.

What country do you live in if you don't mind me asking?  And is that how banks in general work where you are or just your particular bank?

Aren't you able to deposit the cheque at the ATM?  ATM's are 24 hours and I usually do my deposits on the rare occasion that I receive a cheque.

I guess as a senior/hero member making 15 posts a day you could do that...that's a lot of posting though.  Depends where you want to spend your time and if you have something constructive to add.

For me, a couple posts a day is usually enjoyable...15 would seem like a chore.

I don't think it's due to lack of education opportunities.  Everything up to high school is publicly funded most places, and in North America, the government will loan money for post secondary.  I wasn't even talking about a formal education.  Even without a formal education there are many ways to have a job that pays more than minimum wage if you have a skill.  (installing drywall, plumbing, flooring, tiles, fencing, interlocking, landscaping, security, etc.)  It takes 2 years to apprentice and become a mechanic and earn maybe 3-5 times minimum wage.

The fact that someone has trouble making ends meet at minimum wage should be enough motivation to get a job where you use your potential, be fulfilled from contributing something and making more money as a result.

I had a minimum wage job for about 6 months when I was 16.  It felt great to get paid, but the job sucked and I wasn't treated well.  I didn't enjoy being there and knew it would be temporary.  That should be enough motivation for anyone to not work in that work environment long-term.  At the time I lived with my parents with all living expenses covered, but otherwise, it would be extremely difficult to get by on that type of money.

I am fine with getting paid at the Member rank this month, but am I able to change my signature to Full Member and occupy the empty FM slot for next month?

If you are able to get a job, that would be the best way to earn money.  You could then exchange rupees into btc or any other currency.  It's not worth it to spend a year on faucets and end up with 0.02 btc.

As other people recommended, your best option for bitcoin without having a particular skill is to be active on this forum, and in a few months you can make 0.02 btc in a week.