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7281  Economy / Speculation / Re: Whats with the sudden surge ? on: April 02, 2019, 04:18:46 PM
The rise in the price of bitcoin could be as a result of more demand. If more people in the world begin to use bitcoin, its value would increase.
I highly doubt that's the reason.  The average person still has no use for a fiat alternative and won't until fiat currencies crash all over the world--and if that happens, there probably won't be internet or electricity anyway.

Though I'm not a big fan of finding reasons for market movements (I think it's futile unless there's an obvious cause), I bet it was one or two really large players pumping a lot of money into bitcoin very quickly that pushed the price up this much.  And what probably helped was a bunch of smaller investors who saw the moon rocket starting to take off and decided to jump on board.  That's usually what happens when the price starts to increase. 

If this keeps up, pretty soon we'll start seeing threads about fools mortgaging their houses to buy bitcoin, people selling their kids' toys, and all the other bull market euphoria craziness that comes along with it.  Ah, the good ol' days.
7282  Economy / Speculation / Re: Today Bitcoin Price Huge Up !!! on: April 02, 2019, 03:59:55 PM
It was even 5000$ at some point.
Holy crap, that's incredible--I can barely remember the last time bitcoin was this high.  Last year, maybe?  As I just wrote in another thread, I woke up and bitcoin had jumped to just over $4700, and it was a very nice surprise.

Compared to 20.000$ we are still very low but it is a improvement. I hope it continues.
Definitely agree.  People seem to be going bonkers over this, and although it's a very welcome change it's way too soon to tell if this is going to be the start of something or whether this was just a trader with very deep pockets who moved the market.  I've been around bitcoin long enough to know that a one-day price pop might not mean anything.  It could be back at $4k or even lower by the end of the day, but we'll see.  Hope it at least stays high for now.
7283  Economy / Speculation / Re: THE FOMO! on: April 02, 2019, 03:37:01 PM
Holy crap, I woke up this morning to bitcoin at more than $4700!  That's quite an increase--but I'm still not convinced that this is an actual trend or if we're going to end up back where we started in a week or so.

As far as FOMO goes, I bet it played a part in this recent rise.  It always does when the market really starts to move.  People get impatient and start remembering all the times they missed out on profiting from bitcoin's crazy swings, and they start throwing money into the market.  It's all good, though.  I'm sure this is making a lot of people a lot of money.  And I don't have a clue when the next leg up is going to be at.  Not even sure what that means.
7284  Other / Meta / Re: Does anyone here make a living off the forums? on: April 02, 2019, 04:12:59 AM
- For money, such as joining campaign, managing campaigns, doing Escrow services, making graphic designs
When I think of people making a living off bitcointalk, usually what comes immediately to mind is signature campaigns.  The other things in that list are kind of specialty work which isn't as common as simply putting advertising in your signature space, which most members here do.

As for myself, no I don't earn my living on this forum.  I just discovered early on that it would be leaving money on the table if I were to be an active poster on a forum that I liked and not join a campaign.  Not only does it provide some extra spending money (which isn't peanuts, by the way), it gives me some bitcoin to play around with.  It's much easier to try my hand at altcoin trading with what I earn from campaigns than to use the cash I have from my real job--I don't even have a way to buy bitcoin with cash unless I do it here with PayPal, and that's often problematic.

OP, I've always had the impression that a lot of people use this forum as their place of work, but I'm betting that most of them won't bother to stop by this thread and tell you about it, likely because they're so busy shitposting in one of the mega spam sections and won't notice a thread like this in Meta.  But I've come across lots of members who are probably relying on the money they earn here to support themselves.  I can't tell you how many PMs I've gotten from people I've negged, telling me how badly they need their account to live, etc., etc.  I don't know if they don't have enough education or skills to hold a real job or what, but I'd say at least half of the bounty-hunting population is doing it as full-time employment.
7285  Other / Meta / Re: Fake team Bitcointalk forum. on: April 01, 2019, 10:09:42 PM
Like with the fluid gender selection on the KYC application - Bitcointalk is an accepting forum for everyone.
My gender fluid leaked out a long time ago, and now I'm just a confused attack helicopter, which I duly notified Theymos of.

And yes, bitcointalk is an equal opportunity forum--any member is fair game for trolling and serious post dilution, and good luck trying to get anyone to discuss things of importance.  Heh heh.  But I still love it.
7286  Economy / Speculation / Re: Bitcoin in the Event of a Global Economic Crisis on: April 01, 2019, 07:22:03 PM
it'll survive no matter what, but how well the price fares is a matter of time.
Agree.  The technology is revolutionary and is robust enough such that it will survive a financial crisis--and remember, it was created right at the beginning of one.  I've long suspected that bitcoin was a reaction to the housing/banking crisis and that Satoshi is not a single person, but I have no proof of that.  It certainly was one hell of a coincidence that a bankless form of money was rolled out right when we almost had all of the banks collapse.

My real concern is not a financial disaster, but one that knocks out either the internet or our power grid.  Obviously bitcoin would become extinct very quickly if either of those things occurred.  But as long as we have electricity and internet, bitcoin is going to be there.
7287  Other / Meta / Re: Real selfies in the KYC thread. on: April 01, 2019, 06:05:02 PM
They don't care about sharing the details because the probably have nothing to lose or probably they think they are somewhere unreachable.
Plus they're probably not providing their own dox anyway.  You can't tell me that bounty hunters couldn't and wouldn't either just fake it or have some forged documents on hand for just such an occasion.

And yes, if someone was boneheaded enough to fall for an April fools day prank like this one, when most people in the know had seen it coming since at least last April, they deserve whatever's coming--and I suspect nothing's coming anyway.  I doubt Theymos would keep the dox and I think he respects everyone's need for privacy.
7288  Other / Meta / Re: Bitcointalk Over Estimating Their Popularity by Requesting KYC? on: April 01, 2019, 03:12:08 PM
Hahaha it's shocking how many people are falling for it
Yeah--I'm sure the ones who believe Theymos would randomly roll out a KYC requirement are the ones who've never been involved in any Meta drama, else they would have read that quote that he'd only require KYC when hell freezes over.  It's been requoted many times, and personally I'm happy for that.

It would be beyond ironic if a forum dealing with discussion about a currency used by a bunch of people who want to remain anonymous decided to require KYC in order to post.  Forums like this aren't required to "know their customers".  That's for financial institutions, and that's where the KYC abbreviation came from.  No way would anyone in their right mind give up their dox to post on a forum.
7289  Other / Meta / Re: KYC now required on: April 01, 2019, 01:40:53 AM
I just filled out the KYC verification, and I am extremely offended with the gender pull-down menu.  So offended that I am going to file a lawsuit against Theymos, and you better believe I'm going to get everything he has, including (but not limited to) this forum.  All y'all bitches better get ready for a forum controlled by me, and the shitposters, spammers, and signature campaign idiots are in their last days right now.

It's all one big gender joke until someone gets their feelings caught in a meat grinder.  I've never seen a drop-down menu so ludicrously un-inclusive as what Theymos has created, and before I file the lawsuit I DEMAND he remove that list and simply put a box where one can write in their gender freehand.  Thank you Theymos and I'll see your sniveling ass in court.

Edit:  I'm outraged!  I feel like I've been raped!
7290  Other / Meta / Re: Souvenirs from the Bitcointalk.org on: April 01, 2019, 01:19:06 AM
I think that pencil ought to be about 1" long and say "Bitcointalk:  Write diffrntly.  We get pump and forum dump" or something similar.

By the way, I assume this is an April fools joke--but I'd actually love a t-shirt like that or a bitcointalk mug.  However I wouldn't pay out merits for physical goods, especially not merit source merits.  

Source merits are the best way to buy things LDO!!!  I bought a lambo, and estate and some hookers and blow with mine already oh and a mug and condom now too!
LOL. 
7291  Other / Meta / Re: Sent my KYC to Theymos' inbox but no reply on: April 01, 2019, 01:14:52 AM
Where is Bruno? He will probably actually provide a real picture of himself, and will far outtroll theymos in this prank.
Isn't he going by the name of cryptohunter these days?  OOPS.

Hey Chris!, haven't seen you around in a long-ass time.  Nice that you're still here.
7292  Other / Meta / Re: KYC now required on: April 01, 2019, 12:56:48 AM
My name is Satan Jr., and you can find me in hell.

Happy 4/1/19!
7293  Economy / Reputation / Re: supermine account might be hacked/bought. Need opinions. on: March 31, 2019, 11:10:37 PM
Seems like OP is connected to some more accounts but the connection is not very strong for now: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5124012.msg50353545#msg50353545

At least account sales would be a valid accusation for most of them. Additionally, I will send a PM to OP to verify if he's still speaking German to have a final proof here.
I'm the OP of this thread--you're not talking about me, are you?  I don't speak German, never did.  Are you referring to supermine, by any chance?

Oops.  I'm a dummy, you obviously meant the OP of that thread, but then you'd be referring to yourself unless I'm missing something.  You mean the member in question, not 'OP'.  Just woke up, brain is fuzzy. lol

Of course there's more accounts connected.  Isn't there always?
7294  Economy / Collectibles / Re: [POLL] NaTTyMiNd DayBreak VIA coins: Proof or Antiqued Silver? on: March 31, 2019, 02:42:04 PM
And Rose Gold everywhere
Ugh.  I'm a collector of fountain pens, and there has been a trend in the past 5 years or so of making a lot of rose gold parts, and I've grown very tired of it--I much prefer real gold color on things, but that's just me.

My vote from the distant peanut gallery is for the antiquated finish.  It's beautiful, but I've never really been a fan of proof coins.
7295  Economy / Reputation / Re: Request to Delet my 9 Negative trust on: March 31, 2019, 02:26:47 PM
I have to wonder. is this guy retarded, or is it some newb who bought the account not knowing shit? Tongue
Those things are not mutually exclusive, and my vote is that he's both.

I'm not removing my feedback on this guy, as he's done absolutely zippo to change my opinion about him.  In fact, this thread has reinforced it.  Do these people really believe crap like this is going to work?  I'm sitting here bewildered because I can't wrap my head around the 'logic' that must be running through OP's head, and I wonder if he has a hard time functioning when he leaves his house/apartment/hovel.
7296  Economy / Reputation / Re: Coolcryptovator and Shasan ABUSE MERIT on: March 31, 2019, 02:16:25 PM
This is one of the most ridiculous accusations I've read on this forum--the post that got merited was far from a shitpost for one thing, and for another it was one single merit that was given.  With all the abuse, cheating, scamming and everything else that's going on here, this is a non-issue.  People are free to do with their sMerits as they please, and unless you're seriously abusing the system there aren't going to be consequences.

What this thread is about is getting back at Coolcryptovator for a negative feedback.  That much is obvious, and OP should be ashamed of himself.
7297  Economy / Reputation / Re: Bill gator u=370611 ,is trying to destroy my business on: March 31, 2019, 01:10:22 PM
Bro, I can pretty much guarantee you're not going to get much sympathy because of the comment bill gator made in your thread, and I'm basing that prediction on your trust page, which is mostly red.

People need to be warned about doing Paypal deals for the exact reason bill gator stated.  There are always going to be noobs who see threads like yours and don't look at members' feedback and don't know about the potential for chargebacks.  Can you not see past your own greed?

BTW you win, I will file an online report against you ,just wait 10-15 minutes
By the way, this is an empty threat and does nothing but make you look unappealing as a trading counterparty.
7298  Other / Meta / Re: 50 Merits for bounty threads. on: March 31, 2019, 12:36:26 PM
Maybe theymos will now consider what we have been saying all this while, all airdrop smerit should be burned
Maybe, but I don't see this as a huge issue.  If you haven't given out your airdropped merit already, you probably never will and I highly doubt there's that much still available to abuse even if it were all used for that purpose (which it won't be).

OP's situation is just a consequence of people being free to do what they wish with their sMerits, and I have no reason to doubt his story.  Not everyone realizes the value of merits and a lot of people just don't care about the system.  It's really only the shitposters who could earn more money if they were able to rank up who obsess over merits.

Imagine if Theymos decide to rollback all ranks counting only the earned merit so far, should be fun.
It would certainly be interesting to see.
Yes it would.  But there would be a lot of pissed off Legendary members being demoted in signature campaigns, and they're usually not the ones making the garbage posts and all of the problems around here.
7299  Economy / Currency exchange / Re: [H] $90 PayPal [N] 0.02207 btc on: March 31, 2019, 01:06:48 AM
Thanks to DirewolfM14 for the smooth transaction!  Locking the thread now.
7300  Economy / Reputation / Re: 50 merits for the most idiotic post on: March 30, 2019, 09:37:30 PM
And they still have newbie ranks!
That was during the old days when merit did not really matter, i think as time goes by people will start to understand the importance of "how" they spend their merit.
Exactly.  I don't think newbies realize how new and different the merit system was when it was introduced.  There were a lot of people giving out massive amounts of merit for posts that nowadays probably wouldn't earn any.  I don't hold anything against the member mentioned in the OP, as it was February 2018--right after the start of the merit system.  Yeah, looking back at it from today's perspective that post was certainly not worth 50 merits.  It wasn't worth any merits IMO, but times have changed.

OP, if you look hard enough you could find many more examples like that from early 2018.  Don't bother, though.
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