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Other / Meta / Re: Signature Campaigns in the Service Board
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on: January 01, 2024, 06:34:47 PM
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If Bitcoin network fees get higher than shipping costs, it would make sense to start giving participants physical goods for their signature campaign participation. I think it would be cool and probably help cut down on abuse if people had to give their mailing address to be a part of the campaign. Maybe try shipping some silver?
I doubt that giving mailing address is a viable solution to stop abuse because anyone can use drop shipping services or their relatives address to receive the package for them. Using altcoins is still more convenient solution rather than using a physical rewards that will take more days or months to receive depending on the type of courier the sender will use. This would only be viable if the campaigns were limited to users from a certain country, in this case we have people from all over the world in subscription campaigns...
I also think there are a lot of people here who prefer to remain completely anonymous.
I doubt if OgNasty was drunk or joking when he said this, but in view of his habit of commenting in threads and not coming back to respond to what is questioned about his comments in them I doubt we will ever know. Do you mean OgNasty that you want Stake.com, which is banned in the US, to send you campaign payments by snail mail to Arizona? No. Stake doesn't have any issues with sending out distributions. I also don't drink alcohol more than a couple times a year and when I do it's usually on vacation somewhere, not to post on the internet. I get that people want to remain anonymous and sending things overseas is costly. Still cheaper than tx fees at times. It was just a fun idea as back in 2012 I actually had discussions with a mining pool operator about the possibility of me shipping silver to their miners instead of paying them out BTC for mining rewards. It would be cool to see something like that finally implemented in some fashion after all these years. |
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Other / Meta / Re: Mixers to be banned
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on: January 01, 2024, 06:29:42 PM
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I think it's time to start serious discussions on how to decentralize the forum, move away from Cloudflare/US servers, or at least reduce the impact of regulatory decisions on the forum.
This. We should always strive for more decentralization. Maybe someone should take up donations for development of a new forum.  Happy New Year! |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting
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on: January 01, 2024, 06:27:23 PM
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Always tough betting on NBA games on New Year's Day. You never know who was out late the night before and holding back vomit as they sprint up and down the court. That being said, I think there are a couple of safe mismatches today that might make a decent multi-bet together. First up, the Rockets and the Pistons. I think the Pistons might be on a good run at the moment, but don't give them too much credit. You also have the Nuggets likely beating the Hornets, and the Suns taking down the Trail Blazers. Those are my picks for the day. Good luck and Happy New Year!
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Other / Meta / Re: Signature Campaigns in the Service Board
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on: December 31, 2023, 05:28:44 PM
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If Bitcoin network fees get higher than shipping costs, it would make sense to start giving participants physical goods for their signature campaign participation. I think it would be cool and probably help cut down on abuse if people had to give their mailing address to be a part of the campaign. Maybe try shipping some silver?
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting
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on: December 31, 2023, 04:25:24 AM
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Detroit Pistons - Toronto Raptors - Toronto Raptors (-4.5) Pistons will just keep on losing. We saw them get a lead of 19 points but they cannot preserve it. Without any good back up to fill in while their starters are resting, winning will not be easy for them.
You're most likely going to be correct with this one. The Pistons are terrible. Dwight Howard was even posting on Twitter that him and other blackballed NBA players would be able to win more games than the current Pistons roster. Today though, call it gamblers intuition... I feel like today might be the day the Pistons break their losing streak. Unlikely, sure. I think they've had enough though. They want to end this streak and go into the New Year with a clean slate. Might have to toss a couple bucks at them today and cross my fingers. Gambler’s intuition for the win! I wish the odds had been better but I’m glad I went against the grain on this one. I’m happy for the Detroit Pistons too. They needed a win bad as their situation was getting extremely embarrassing. |
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: December 30, 2023, 10:33:49 PM
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I've seen enough. The market obviously wants to end the year at $42069 and at this point I don't even think people should fight it. Just let it happen. Maybe Elon is having some fun or the overall market is just a bunch of wise guys. Pretty crazy that it could be manipulated seemingly so easily to hit a price target for a joke, but here we are. Makes you wonder what will happen when those big money folks want to manipulate the price to the moon... It will be hang on tight time for sure.
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Other / Politics & Society / Re: Moving to America
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on: December 30, 2023, 10:30:38 PM
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Let's just say I was from another country moving to America what would be the best state to move to based on safety, diversity and lack of racism also based on peace and standard of living
A lot of it depends on your own politics and beliefs. For example, some states let you carry guns while others do not. If you want to live somewhere that guns are commonplace, you'll want to choose your state wisely. Other things like legalization of marijuana can differ from state to state as well. If guns and weed aren't your concerns, there are also things like if alcohol can be sold on Sundays, if abortion is legal, the tax rates you have to pay for property and income... Your personal situation on whether you're retired or working, renting or own your home... All things that can make a big difference on your life state to state and should be considered. |
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Other / Politics & Society / Re: [POLL] Do you eat tacos on Taco Tuesday?
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on: December 30, 2023, 10:26:02 PM
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I may not be familiar with the name taco but from little researched i made it seems to be called shawarma to my local understanding because that is exactly how shawarma looks like it is comprises of all details i find in my research. Well Taco or shawarma is mostly fresh at all time and it is very nice to consume it is good for those who are having health issues like our African region were we consumed lot of carbohydrate which mostly cause diabetes however it's mostly recommended for the patient who are facing such difficulties. I could be wrong but i know someone who knows more than can put more light this write up.
I don't have a specific date to consume Taco but it mostly valued over here on Friday's or Sundays in my country within my locality.. few happening places around my environ.
I love shawarmas. Such a big coincidence I had one of them some days ago at a new Restaurant here in my city and they were delicious. As far as I know, traditional shawarmas are supposed to be filled with lamb meat and have some sauces with are prepared in the middle east, though because the cost of thar kind of meat we had to go for normal beef ones missed with chicken. Those were probably the most juicy and well made shawarmas I have ever had. Also, I did not know shawarmas were common in Africa as well, I thought they were only a thing here in the Americas and in the middle east, near turkey where I suppose to be the origin of such exquisite culinary gift for the rest of the world. If there is any specific way shawarmas are prepared in your country, then feel free to share with us, I am quite curious about it. Would love to see each of you share pictures of shawarmas from your country and the price you pay as a fun little experiment. Maybe I'll branch out a bit one of these Tuesdays and get a little more upscale taco so that people can see a more typical price and taco for my area. The tacos I get are pretty cheap fast food tacos, so some of the fancier folks in my area probably wouldn't even eat them to be honest. I personally like the cheap fast food tacos from mom and pop shops, but I could do my part and show some variety on this thread as well.  |
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Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Am I Too Broke To Own Bitcoin?
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on: December 30, 2023, 10:22:24 PM
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Over the years I've heard from so many people that they, "can't afford to invest." The honest to god truth is that nobody can afford not to invest. The way that inflation and costs are stacked against people, the only hope for any financial freedom is to invest. It isn't even difficult. Bitcoin is the birth of a new asset class that's already being widely accepted. Start dollar cost averaging small amounts and holding them. Also make sure you have a retirement account through your work or that you are putting money into the S&P500. Over time, these two things are really all you need to do in order to see some financial success.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: NBA 2023-2024 betting
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on: December 30, 2023, 10:08:52 PM
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Detroit Pistons - Toronto Raptors - Toronto Raptors (-4.5) Pistons will just keep on losing. We saw them get a lead of 19 points but they cannot preserve it. Without any good back up to fill in while their starters are resting, winning will not be easy for them.
You're most likely going to be correct with this one. The Pistons are terrible. Dwight Howard was even posting on Twitter that him and other blackballed NBA players would be able to win more games than the current Pistons roster. Today though, call it gamblers intuition... I feel like today might be the day the Pistons break their losing streak. Unlikely, sure. I think they've had enough though. They want to end this streak and go into the New Year with a clean slate. Might have to toss a couple bucks at them today and cross my fingers. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season
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on: December 30, 2023, 03:12:14 PM
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A couple of good games on today. The 2-29 Detroit Pistons look to get win number 3 against the Toronto Raptors. Better matchups to actually watch are the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka has been on a tear lately so that should be a good one to see.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season
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on: December 30, 2023, 04:38:13 AM
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The Wizards finally won a game as they beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-104. Funny enough, it was the Wizards bench that won the game for them. Jordan Poole had a terrible game with 5 points and a +/- of -16 which was the worst on the team. Maybe they should try playing the bench more and letting the starters figure out why they’re playing so badly.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: why do people always play gambling even if they always lose?
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on: December 30, 2023, 03:31:27 AM
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This is a very easy question to answer. Not everyone gambles for the money. Since most people lose, it can’t just be about that… Betting is a form of entertainment and win or lose it provides that. Sure, everyone wants to win, but losing is part of the game. Imagine if you put your question to other forms of entertainment. Why go to the movies if you lose money? Why go on vacation? Why do anything?
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Economy / Goods / Re: ~ Buying a TESLA CYBERTRUCK with BITCOIN ~
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on: December 30, 2023, 01:29:55 AM
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Guess who got a hands on with the Cybertruck today!  I can say that it does look even more awesome in person. The biggest shock for me was how big the wheels are. They are MASSIVE in person. I was also surprised that all the buttons are real buttons that click in. I thought the doors and frunk would be awkward to open but they weren’t at all. The owner said range is a bit lower than expected but visibility and comfortability is amazing. It was the 2 motor version but he said it’s still extremely quick. I learned a lot and there were so many smart things that aren’t advertised with this vehicle. I’m even more excited now. |
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 2023 NBA Season
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on: December 29, 2023, 06:33:03 PM
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It’s telling that the Los Angeles Clippers started out the season so poorly and now have one of the best records in the league while the Phoenix Suns were expected to dominate the league and are struggling to maintain .500. It goes to show that talent alone won’t get you to the top. You need time to learn to work together, and the Suns haven’t gotten that yet.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Martingale betting system
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on: December 29, 2023, 05:52:51 PM
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As others have mentioned, there are no ways to beat the system. The house has the odds and the longer you play the more likely you are to lose. This is the problem with the Martingale system. It works until it doesn’t work anymore and when it stops working you lose everything. So it’s a game of whether or not you can quit when you’re ahead before you lose everything.
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Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion
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on: December 29, 2023, 05:50:56 PM
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The weekly chart is looking pretty ugly as we break to fresh new lows. Hopefully we see a bit of a bounce off support here or we could see a further drop into the $37K range. Looks like maybe some folks are taking year end profits or maybe are trying to get ahead of the sell the news drop as it’s expected a spot ETF will be approved in *two weeks.
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Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Can I dodge KYC using the his medium.
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on: December 29, 2023, 04:44:17 PM
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Is it possible one can dodge KYC verification request after winning a big amount of money and decides not to withdraw a lump sum but bit by bit in smaller amounts. I have read many posts talking about how they wanted to withdraw the money they won but due to the amount they wanted to withdraw was big, they were asked pass kyc verification because they never did when they first registered.
This is such an odd question because it makes it seem like it’s possible to win money without KYC if you use workarounds. I don’t think casino operators and regulators can be bamboozled so easily. I would recommend not gambling if you’re trying to get rich without KYC. Trying to get around these rules will only make it so even if you do get lucky and beat the odds to win a fortune, you still lose. |
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Economy / Goods / Re: ~ Buying a TESLA CYBERTRUCK with BITCOIN ~
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on: December 29, 2023, 04:41:45 PM
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I guess bankruptcy never happened in US based car manufacturers, and it will ''never'' happen to tesla and clown Elon. Companies like tesla would NEVER work without government aka tax extortion money, they work with big losses all the time, but I guess we already know that. I know how ponzi scams are working and I am telling you that tesla (and similar) are one big ponzi scams ready to explode, but they need more people paying ''deposits'', same like in China. You sound pretty ignorant about Tesla to be completely honest. They are extremely profitable, their cash position is growing insanely fast, and they’ve reduced their debt to the point where it will likely be completely gone in the next couple years. Your Ponzi talk is clearly complete nonsense, as is the idea that Tesla needs customer deposits for financial reasons. |
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