End of May 2017: funds are being withheld for no reason.
No response to support email or tickets.
Questions via troll box get banned.
These are very bad signs of going GOX!!!
This is my money you're holding, or is it now STEALING?
Is POLO going GOX?
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End of May 2017: funds are being withheld for no reason. No response to sup[port email or tickets. Questions via troll box get banned. These are very bad signs of going GOX!!!
Is POLO going GOX?
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Hey, just a few weeks ago I renewed all my spread***.*** domains well into 2018, so .... that's that!
Steady does it 
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Not sure why.
They got accepted on Azure
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Really exciting stuff, can't wait to see it work 
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Thank you for explaining! I was so confused reading this thread not knowing what's it all about and people losing limbs fighting about it.
No worries, just spreading the coins  
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Let's see what tomorrow will bring.
Service Nodes would be great 
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so we are not pushing anyone into just going with Azure and therefore decentralization is 100% maintained.
I think this situation will become more clear as we take steps to look into the details. I never had only "hosting" nodes in mind, more like having access to a "hybrid" environment for running and developing applications. Hosting is only one aspect. The block chain has unique qualities, but doesn't replace traditional databases (relational, big data or otherwise). I've always seen it as a more complete environment for those who need it. You can also use Amazon AWS, IBM's Watson, various cloud and IoT providers. Again, only for people who need it, but it would be good to have a "leg up" by having some kind of integration agreement that doesn't require any special modifications, SPR can be whatever it wants to be: 100% decentralized.
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I just don't see the benefits our community is going to have
Depends on point of view. Those who see SPR as speculation tools: no benefit indeed. Those who try to use crypto in the business world: plenty of benefits: - Increased Profile (standing) in the business world
- Ready made solutions for applications
- Increased adoption rates (first to market)
- Build Track Record (implementations)
- Real world solutions provider (we can list accomplishments)
- Services and Consultations (who wants to try next)
- Build continuous value (steady market value increase)
- Worldwide wallet distribution (adoption by business users)
- etc...
I just wrote this as I went. Given some extra time there will be a ton of other reasons why it would benefit the community. Again, depending on expectations and viewpoints. No crypto can survive long term without a sound economic plan. Speculation on exchanges only doesn't cut it. Real value comes from sustained business use, which in turn comes from adoption. The more the merrier 
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so why do we need a partnership for that?
Perception, PR value and integration. I (for one) am in the trenches. Every day I try to convince companies to use the block chain for application building. I had (still have) a hard time convincing people to do this, even with (because of) all the negative connotations (abuse, crime, etc.). Once MS started supporting this, my job became a whole lot easier. There was immediate perceived value. But that probably only works if the potential customer has/runs MS products. This would not make much sense to an outsider (i.e. a customer who doesn't use MS products). EDIT: Partnership is probably not the correct term. More like cross promotion, you are listed as a "Value Added Solutions Provider" (or something like it)
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The lead dev, Georgem, wants to know what the community thinks and he want to listen to the pros and cons. He is open to the idea of working towards joining the Azure program if the overall feedback warrants a closer look and it doesn't end up compromising the project or the principle of decentralization.
I personally support this simply because I can make IMMEDIATE use of this inclusion to build applications on top of the SPR block chain and integrate this with other Azure components (database, websites, etc.). Many companies (that I know) already have Azure services and it instills a lot of confidence having SPR be part of that service offering. I don't believe this takes away from the decentralization principle simply because there are no modifications needed on the SPR side of things. Provide an API and everybody is happy!
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in other news, someone snatched mr.spread's original yet dead spreadcoin domain away: http://www.spreadcoin.net/there is currently something weird and japanese going on there. Satoshi. It's Satoshi, I'm telling you. Translated first paragraph: When do effective for If you take enzyme drink? Enzyme drink When do effective for If you take enzyme drink? Enzyme drinks, effect I get the most on an empty stomach. Because fasting is that the absorption rate is increased, the enzyme will be efficiently ingested. If the drink once enzyme drink a day, you should drink immediately from the morning.
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-snip- If this ISIS avatar is illegal in several countries around the world, then either block those countries IP addresses from accessing this site so this guy can keep his avatar, or ban his avatar.
Alright, while we are at it, lets ban bitcoin. Its illegal in several countries as well. The argument is not legal vs illegal, the argument is about us (as a group) working on public perception about something we believe in (crypto). Self regulation will go a long way to improve global adoption and to get there we need to win public opinion. Allowing criminals and terrorists in our midst will not advance that perception in any way. Why even consider allowing it? If you start to give up freedom for security the terrorists have already won. Baning the symbol will change nothing, but sweep it under the rug. We'll see how you feel when one shows up in your thread every day and using your coin and scaring your clients and supporters away!
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I understand and I'm trying to appeal to common sense from everyone on this board. This affects all of us and the crypto we're trying to promote. My argument is not legal vs illegal, I'm talking about how we are being perceived when we allow these kind of statements (terror support). No matter how you slice it, someone who displays that symbol is a supporter and whoever allows that display is a sympathizer. No way around it. All I'm asking is that we consider what we allow ourselves to be associated with. That's all.
I agree with the fact that it probably isn't beneficial when trying to appeal to newcomers to the site. However, Bitcointalk (seems to) really push for freedom of speech, and I suppose this avatar would fall under that. Very sad to hear. I guess I'm in the wrong place with the wrong people. There is no way anybody can rationalize allowing display of this symbol without being considered terror sympathizers.
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I suspect if CBC is allowing anyone worldwide to see the ISIS flag, Bitcointalk won't get in any trouble for doing the same.  Do you really want this board to be known as terrorist sympathizers? I never mentioned that at all in my post. I was discussing coins101's idea that since the ISIS flag is illegal in a few countries, then it should be blocked when accessing Bitcointalk from these few countries as well. I was trying to explain to him that that's not how things work on the internet. I understand and I'm trying to appeal to common sense from everyone on this board. This affects all of us and the crypto we're trying to promote. My argument is not legal vs illegal, I'm talking about how we are being perceived when we allow these kind of statements (terror support). No matter how you slice it, someone who displays that symbol is a supporter and whoever allows that display is a sympathizer. No way around it. All I'm asking is that we consider what we allow ourselves to be associated with. That's all.
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-snip- If this ISIS avatar is illegal in several countries around the world, then either block those countries IP addresses from accessing this site so this guy can keep his avatar, or ban his avatar.
Alright, while we are at it, lets ban bitcoin. Its illegal in several countries as well. The argument is not legal vs illegal, the argument is about us (as a group) working on public perception about something we believe in (crypto). Self regulation will go a long way to improve global adoption and to get there we need to win public opinion. Allowing criminals and terrorists in our midst will not advance that perception in any way. Why even consider allowing it?
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I suspect if CBC is allowing anyone worldwide to see the ISIS flag, Bitcointalk won't get in any trouble for doing the same.  Do you really want this board to be known as terrorist sympathizers?
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