Since this is a ''virtual'' currency it still scares of a lot of people, maybe ''older'' people like myself?! But I think the future lies ahead of us as umaOuma says, time will prove it's value!
I am quiet new to bitcoins, but an adept. I think it scares of a majority of people since it is ''virtual'', but in due time they will accept it. No hate necessary at all.
I think the excitement and the feeling that ''maybe'' you will have a gain coming up next is enough reason to give it a try... Last friday there was a special edition ''friday the 13th draw'' with 23 mil. euro's to be won... But millions of people playing and thus reducing the chance to win... a gamble...