The quality of posts really cannot be focused on ranking factors. Because even those who are ranked legendary, once in a while maybe they can make a post that is of less quality. There are also not a few beginners who have quality quality posts.
But what I have monitored and seen so far, most of the forum members who have gotten quite high ratings such as FM, SR, Hero, especially legendary, mostly have quality posts. So if you think that members who are highly ranked, their posts are sometimes less qualified, I don't blame either. But you need to know, if members in this forum can rise to a higher rank, it's not engineering or manipulation, but it's genuine because of the quality of the posts. You also need to remember, that the members in this forum are all human. Which means it must have increased and decreased in all respects, including the quality of posts in this forum as well. So the posts you see are definitely not the best performance, or it's not a topic that the member doesn't understand.
Because not all the high ranking members in this forum have mastered the whole topic, but have expertise in their respective fields.

If you are confused by your thoughts, you better read the rules in this forum, because by reading these rules, I'm sure the confusion you have now will be answered. After all, maybe you already know that this forum has a focus on chat or discussion about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. So what you have to post on this forum, of course, most of it has to be about crypto and all its ins and outs. So that's all you should be referring to first, although there are other boards dealing with economics, politics, gambling, and other topics. But I suggest you better focus first on discussing crypto, and for other topics let it flow. Because the longer you stay in this forum, and are willing to learn, all the topics or discussions you will definitely understand.

But if you are still confused about all the rules written on this forum and about my explanation, you can see the posts of other members in this forum, whose ratings are already very high, you can continue to study and observe so that you understand and understand.

And one more thing, don't feel too pressured by the name of making a post. If you haven't been able to post something in this forum, just read the posts and replies in this forum first. Don't be too hasty, because this is a discussion forum, because being a reader first is also not a problem, even in my opinion it will be very good, when you one day express your opinion in this forum and it will definitely be good for your knowledge.

Indeed, this often happens when the initial stages of someone trying to learn. Like in this forum, what I felt when I was a beginner, and participated in the discussion. At that time I really felt left out and felt bad when other users in this forum criticized my posts. But luckily at that time I read a post (I forgot who the author was), and the post contained a topic, aimed at beginners. Since then I have gotten used to not getting angry when someone criticizes my posts.
And in my opinion, the obstacles for beginners who join this forum, mostly experience problems like this. That is not willing to criticize his opinion by others.
Of all the opinions that you have expressed, in my opinion all of them are true. But in essence everyone, especially for beginners in this forum, don't be stubborn, don't feel yourself smarter than others, always respect any input given by other members, and don't forget to keep learning about crypto. And don't be a monotone, if you want to really develop knowledge about crypto.

Getting merit from a post in this forum, which you have made with all the knowledge you have, will definitely feel very proud. Because in my opinion, it's not only beginners who are happy when their opinions or posts are appreciated by other people in this forum, those who are ranked above beginners will definitely be very happy if their posts are appreciated and appreciated by other users in this forum.
So if you feel very happy when you receive merit in this forum, that is something very reasonable, because with the merit system implemented in this forum, that is a benchmark that the posts are of high quality and useful for fellow users in this forum.
It's true that just having motivation won't be enough, because still learning and deepening knowledge, especially about crypto, is a very mandatory thing, if you want to make a bigger contribution to this forum. But even having great motivation in my opinion is a very good start, because what I feel from this motivation arises a desire to be able to explore deeper knowledge about crypto (in particular) to become more enthusiastic and more focused. So use the motivation you have now as well as possible. So that you can contribute more in this forum and can be useful for fellow users in this forum.

If I intend to take a vacation to Bali, even though bitcoin is prohibited in that place, I will definitely still go on vacation there, because the main goal is to have a vacation. But if only the use of bitcoin/crypto is given permission in Bali, I think it might be an additional attraction for Bali. Because the places in Bali are already very beautiful and enchanting with charming natural scenery, it will definitely make Bali a tourist spot that will be more famous and will be visited by many tourists from various countries.

And as for the matter of the u20 world cup which failed to be held in Indonesia, because it was caused by an incident of rejection of the Israeli national team, in my opinion this case should not be related to tourist spots, because that is something different. Because when visiting Bali, it is certain that most people go on vacation, not to debate other things, such as religion or one country.

So in essence I will continue to vacation in Bali, even though bitcoin is banned there and even though the governor of Bali does not agree with the Israeli national team.

Bitcoin can have a high price like now, it's not because there are brokers playing around. But crypto users, especially bitcoin users, continue to increase, therefore making bitcoin prices even higher. In addition, bitcoin also has a cycle, and this cycle is called halving, which usually occurs every four years. That's what I know about the factors that make bitcoin prices higher.
Indeed, that is the fact, that bitcoin is the pioneer of the crypto assets that exist today, therefore bitcoin will always be number one and at the top in the crypto field. All systems that run in the crypto world, such as blockchain, are indeed pioneered by bitcoin, and now many cryptocurrencies have also emerged that follow in bitcoin's footsteps. But cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin are not as good as bitcoin, because there is ownership from the creator, which causes, if you look at it from a negative side, the liquidity of the crypto could be taken by the owner, and the price will drop.
Of course
I, as a bitcoin investor, will certainly be happy when the price of bitcoin continues to soar, because when the price of bitcoin soars, it is characteristic that bitcoin users continue to grow. Even though bitcoin prices are converted to fiat money, I also want to ask you, is that bad?

Because I personally don't really care about that, the most important thing is that bitcoin has become one of the assets that has become an example to many people about a system that is very fair and not centralized. After all, if the bitcoin price is not converted to fiat money, I think if it is converted to other cryptos, I don't think it will be good. Because if bitcoin, in your opinion, is seen as the antithesis of fiat money, then when the price is converted to money, the difference will definitely be more visible.
In my opinion, bitcoin can be called a currency but can also be called an asset, because there is already evidence that bitcoin is used as an asset and also used as a currency and used as a means of payment, for example, like the country of El Salvador.

I do not agree if crypto is called gambling, because it is clear that crypto assets are in the form of assets to invest and to be traded on the crypto market. Because in the crypto world too, there are sciences that must be learned and must be understood by investors, so that they can minimize losses and so that they can be closer to profits. So if that's the case, crypto cannot be called gambling, because when you want to invest or trade in crypto, you always need something called knowledge, such as analyzing the market sentimentally or fundamentally.

But if there is a crypto investor who is still new and keeps trying to trade or trying to invest, but from a scientific point of view it has not been explored, and only relies on luck. So if there are crypto investors like that, maybe they can be called gamblers, because there is no science yet, but they have the courage to invest.

So in conclusion, crypto assets cannot be called gambling, because basically crypto is an investment and trading asset. But what can turn crypto assets into a gamble, is because a crypto investor just joins in, because he only sees other people succeed, and then invests in crypto,and relying solely on luck without studying mature science.

I really agree with what you think, that right now there are indeed some beginners who are still new to the world of bitcoin investment, but have the courage to pass it on to other people. I also don't blame what the beginners did, because of course it is also directed and aimed so that bitcoin can be adopted by more and more people. But in my opinion, if they are really a beginner, it's better to learn more about bitcoin first, especially about experience in the world of bitcoin. Because as you wrote, how do you want to spread bitcoin to other people, because those who spread it are also new to bitcoin and also have no visible results. So for beginners who have tried to spread bitcoin to many people, the steps taken are indeed very good for the progress of bitcoin in the future, but if there are no achievements that can be used as evidence, it's better to just focus on the bitcoin assets you have. Because at this time to promote an asset or whatever it is, there must be evidence first, because if there is no clear evidence, most people tend not to believe it.

I personally am also indirectly in the process of spreading bitcoin, but by proving it to the people closest to me. Because if I already have sufficient evidence (in terms of wealth), people will definitely be curious about me and where I got this evidence. And the point is don't force someone to like bitcoin, because sometimes the results will turn around with dislike, just let it flow and don't rush.

ware and always procrastinate about saving, maybe that's what happened to your friend too. But on the other hand, maybe your friend only has a mediocre salary, which is enough for his daily life with his family, and makes it difficult to save. But if for example the salary is quite large and exceeds the needs of the family, maybe it's because you feel complacent with having a job, which your friend might think, you don't need to save anymore, because the job already exists and maybe your friend thinks that the job will be very long term. That's what is called being too calm to forget about the worst possibility.
If that's the case, the best thing to do is find another job. The most important thing is to be able to cover all the needs of the family first. Because when the situation changes drastically like that, capital definitely won't exist. Having skills also won't be enough if it's not accompanied by capital, so even if you want to try to open a business, you definitely won't be able to.
So the only way is definitely to find a new job as soon as possible.
Saving is also a good step, but maybe the risk will be eaten up by inflation. So I advise you to save as well as invest. Whether it's in crypto assets like bitcoin, or into other assets.

Investing or trading in bitcoin, indeed has very good potential. Moreover, investing in the long term, it is certain that it is likely to be very profitable. But even so, the name of investing or trading, it is certain that you will not escape the name of profit and loss, because that's how cycles and reality are. All of that applies to me too, as a bitcoin investor too. I've experienced many gains and losses, and that doesn't make me despair. Because I am used to trading or investing, it's all because I am also involved in the business world, and what is called loss is something that is normal in the world of investment or trading. So when I decided to invest in bitcoin, I was ready with all the consequences.
Even though I sometimes experience losses, the profits I get from bitcoin are enough to help my family's economy. So you could say bitcoin is quite influential on the economic situation of me and my family. Because I also invest in bitcoin not only in the long term, but I also invest in bitcoin in the short term too. And from that short-term investment, I often get a profit, which is quite enough for my life with my family. And for bitcoin assets that I invest in the long term, maybe it will be an advantage for me in the future.

That's how it has been for a long time, people can't live without money and because they don't have money many people are willing to do anything to get money. So if that's the case, it's clear that money really does control humanity. But I do not agree, about all things can be solved with money. Because even though money is now king and subconsciously can control mankind, not everything in this world can be solved with money. Because if you think about it and examine it more deeply, the fact is that there are many people who commit suicide, even though if you look at it from a financial perspective, they are really well-off and wealthy. The question is, why did all this happen, even though these people did not lack money, why did they decide to commit suicide.

So the answer is clear, that money can't solve everything, whether it's about happiness or about self-satisfaction. in fact, money can make someone a bad person, if that person cannot control himself over money. Indeed, maybe it was all done for the survival of his life and his family. But not a few too, people who are already rich, are still bad people and it's all for the same reason, namely to get money.
So here I can only conclude, that money is very important in everyone's life right now, but that doesn't mean that if you don't have money, everything will be destroyed and end up like you have no hope anymore. So basically don't want to be controlled by money, but we as human beings have to be more able to control that money.

Banks and big whales in crypto, I don't think have significant similarities. Because the two have nothing in common from any aspect.

When talking about a bank, it is an agency or a financial institution, which collects money from its customers, and this money is used by the bank, for other customers, and basically for the benefit of the customer. Such as being distributed to all existing ATM machines, or when a bank customer wants to apply for a loan from the bank. While the term whale exists in the crypto world, it is not an institution or company, but a whale is an individual who invests or trades in crypto and has large capital and all of this capital is invested in crypto. Whales are also usually able to control one particular crypto asset price, all because of the money capital owned by the whale, and directly when the whale wants to manipulate one of the crypto prices, of course it can. Because the crypto they have, far more than other crypto investors.

So it's clear that the two are very different, and have nothing in common.

Not only in the country where you live, but several countries including the country where I live are also affected by inflation. What I felt was the beginning of the severity of this economy when the corona virus (covid19) outbreak entered my country, in mid-March 2020. In the early days, work was still going smoothly as usual. But after a few months, many workers were laid off, and I was also affected and that's where I started to feel the impact of inflation which was more pronounced.

At that time, the government in my country also carried out various methods so that the people could be safer and protected from what is called an economic crisis. By providing assistance every month, in the form of groceries and a little money. But all that still can't cover their daily needs, in fact it's very lacking. Because staying at home, you definitely need quite a lot of money.

So at that time the government really couldn't do much for the people, and even now inflation is still very high, but with the end of the Covid 19 outbreak, it became easier, because jobs have been reopened.

And most importantly when the economic situation is in a bit of a crisis or experiencing inflation, you have to be able to manage finances better, and be able to maximize all abilities, so you can generate coffers of money. Because at this time, whatever ability you have, it must be used properly and optimally. Because the competition in life will definitely get tougher in the future.

I think having knowledge about bitcoin, even though I don't have the capital to buy it, is not a waste. Because in my personal opinion, having knowledge about bitcoin is number one. So if you already have mature knowledge about bitcoin, at that point then look for capital to be able to buy it. Because even if you have money at first, if you don't have knowledge, you definitely have to study before buying bitcoin. So if you think about it fundamentally and deeper, having knowledge at the beginning or having money at the beginning, I think it's the same. Because these two aspects will always go hand in hand in the world of investment or bitcoin trading. So to assume that people who seek knowledge about bitcoin first, even if they don't have capital, still can't be considered wrong. Likewise with people who have capital or money at the beginning, but don't have sufficient knowledge, that person cannot be said to be right. So in essence these two things are not wrong when you want to invest or trade in bitcoin, but they are just different in taking the first steps.

I think that if all of this is based on a sense of coercion and compulsion, the success rate in getting the gambler to stop is very minimal. Because approaching someone even though through religious channels, but by force, usually will end badly and tend to hate that religion more. Because in my opinion, playing gambling or not, it's each person's right, the most important thing is not harming each other, I don't think there will be a problem. But if we take it into the context of religion, there are indeed some religions in this world that prohibit gambling. But what I know, there is no religious teaching that forces someone, especially people of that religion, to immediately stop playing gambling. So if you ask whether people who gamble can stop because of certain religious teachings, in my opinion the answer is relative.
Because when it comes to the awareness of the human heart, in my opinion it is a matter of the almighty, and human speech (religious experts) is only an intermediary, which cannot guarantee an outcome.

The bitcointalk forum is certainly the majority of posts containing discussions about bitcoin and other cryptos. Because this forum was built to discuss questions or problems about bitcoin and crypto. Then if understood and examined more deeply, I'm sure the majority of members in this forum definitely want money. But by first learning about bitcoin or crypto science. Such as learning about the techniques that must be used to trade on the crypto market. Then the learning can be obtained through discussion among fellow members of the forum. So in essence the members who join this forum, when viewed from the earliest intentions, are definitely aiming for the profit aspect, which is obtained from cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.

And in my opinion, if beginners think about money or profits when joining this forum, I don't think they are completely wrong. The most important thing is that these beginners can still contribute well to this forum and not violate the rules and conditions of the forum.

If you are really serious about joining this forum, make sure you read the rules in this forum first. So that you do not violate the rules and regulations that apply in this forum. Because if you have read the rules in this forum, your thinking will definitely be more enlightened. Then in this forum how to measure the growth of members, can be seen from the contributions of chats or discussions that are often carried out by members in this forum. The more quality and useful the post or writing is for other members and for the forum, it is certain that the member will have a good reputation in this BTT forum. Meanwhile, how to measure members who have knowledge or a good reputation, it is measured by ranking. Starting from the rank of beginner, full member, senior, hero, and legendary. And to achieve these ranks, members must have a sufficient number of merits and the number of activities that match the desired rank. In short like that, but if you want to be clearer, it's better to just read the forum rules in this forum, so that it's clearer.

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Fully believe in bitcoin or what you call a maximalist, it is definitely a must have for every bitcoin investor. Trust will indeed be a strength in itself for bitcoin investors, even with the current market conditions. But instilling complete trust in bitcoin, is not an easy thing. Because sometimes there are not a few bitcoin investors who always ask questions and have fear when market conditions don't improve. Especially for beginners in bitcoin, in my opinion, their trust in bitcoin is still very thin. But that's still reasonable, because beginners must have never gone through the cycles that exist in bitcoin, and so they still have a little doubt about bitcoin. And bitcoin maximalism in my opinion is not a strategy, but bitcoin maximalism is the fruit of the long journey of investing or trading in bitcoin. And it is that journey and experience that makes a person a person who believes in bitcoin completely or can be called a bitcoin maximalist.

Social media is sometimes scary, because criminal acts such as fraud are very easy to do, and when you are deceived like you are, you must be confused about what to do. Because if you have been deceived through social media like that, it will definitely be very difficult to be able to report the crime. Because all the motives carried out by the fraudster are indeed very neat and will definitely be difficult to investigate. So if that's the case, just make it a lesson, that social media is also not spared from what is called crime.

In the future, you have to be more careful, especially with people whose identities you don't know clearly. Because don't get caught in the same case. Then if you are still interested in the world of crypto, it's better to learn on your own at the beginning. Because if you already have basic knowledge about crypto, when you ask questions or share with other people, you won't be easily deceived, because you already have the basic knowledge.

And if you want to invest in crypto, try to use a platform that has clear information and clear security.

As long as I have been active in the crypto world, there have been sacrifices, but what I have felt so far, the sacrifice that can be felt the most is that I spent a lot of time at my desk while analyzing the market and learning about crypto. I have never sold any goods for trading capital or investing in crypto, because I really use the savings I have, and even then not all of it. Because in my personal opinion, if you trade or invest in crypto, you don't need to do something that I consider risky and excessive. I can think like this maybe because I am a person who does not want to take too deep risks, and that includes investing or trading in crypto. But even so I now feel grateful, because now I can already reap the rewards of my short and medium term trading in crypto.

And maybe for people who are able to cross the limit of their fear, maybe they will dare to sacrifice any valuable object to be used as capital to trade in crypto, and I consider such actions not wrong, the most important thing is not to borrow for capital to trade in crypto. Because increasing capital in the crypto world, it is definitely a step that must be full of calculations, and cannot be half-hearted. Because if the mind and heart are still half-assed, I think it will not be good.