Here's an idea.
Still working on it? I'd set it up on bitcoin.org if it's ready. Doesn't need to be a Drupal theme, static pages load better. I'll pay you 20 BTC for the job  |
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Bitcoin.it is already hosted on Kalyhost. It's safer to have bitcoin.org on another host so that both sites won't go down in case of server failure or some other factor.
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That "nothing backs it up" crap again. Bitcoin is backed by a good number of various services and products. |
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Here's an idea. (The default image for that video really needs to be changed.  )  I like this. The logo could be different though. We could get some professional to finish the visual appearance for the wanted layout. The current plan is indeed to keep the main page and wiki separate. The main page should be an advertisement to newbies, while the wiki contains all the details. JesusTheCaffeine's idea of explaining the benefits for consumers and merchants is good, but maybe not on the front page if it's too much text. |
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Although the forum has the advantage of reputation by post history, I think some other platform could be better for trading. Like biddingpond.com.
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The problem with banning "illegal goods" is that.... Almost everything is legal SOMEWHERE. No?
The rules forbid trading of goods that are illegal in the seller's or buyer's country. |
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Illegal goods are now banned on the marketplace ( rules). The decision is based on the notion that there's no need to keep that kind of content on this particular forum. The cost of having to go somewhere else is smaller than the cost of possible bad reputation on this forum. So you ask for input, start a poll, and then ignore the results? What is the purpose of this rule, exactly? It was a tough decision to make and I wanted to hear bitcoiners' opinions on this. I didn't ignore the results - this is a poll, not a vote. 1/3 of people don't want drug dealing here, and that's not a small minority. The purpose of this rule is to keep the forum a place that you can present publicly. Are links to alternate forums that allow or specialize in the trading of illegal goods banned as well? Anything that is not forbidden is allowed, using common sense of course. |
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Illegal goods are now banned on the marketplace ( rules). The decision is based on the notion that there's no need to keep that kind of content on this particular forum. The cost of having to go somewhere else is smaller than the cost of possible bad reputation on this forum. |
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1. Trading of goods that are illegal in the seller's or buyer's country is forbidden.
2. Insert a [CLOSED] tag to the subject line when your offer is no more open.
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Sure. sirius: after getting the 0.3.20 release out, I want to work with you (and everybody else) to make the bitcoin.org website more newbie-friendly.
Yes. We also need to solve the server problem. It's currently unable to handle big traffic like slashdotting, which we'll surely be getting more of. Making the main page static helps a lot, and using lighttpd could also be considered. |
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The best explanation for Monty Hall: Make the number of doors 1,000,000. You pick one of the doors and the host opens 999,998 doors that don't have the prize. Your choice: 1/1000,000, the other door: 999,999/1000,000.
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Good stuff. This video should be on the front page of bitcoin.org.
Definitely. Ok for Gavin? |
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No rules. Might revisit that if CP starts to pop up, but I'm not expecting it any time soon. Overall I don't think the forum is a very good place for trade of any kind. It's OK for now, but as the economy grows the sheer volume of announcements will make a forum unsuitable for trade. I suspect this may happen before controversial trade becomes a real problem, so the problem may well solve itself.
Things like CP and spam are already forbidden by unwritten rules (common sense). |
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1. Yes, but you are not going to find a host which accepts arms, prostitution AND drugs at one time, because such host does not exist.
Every country in the world bans either some drugs OR prostitution OR pornography OR illegal arms OR gambling.
In many legislations (Scandinavian countries for example) server admins aren't responsible for illegal forum threads. |
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I'm leaning toward having no explicit rules, unless it starts giving us too much trouble at some point. The forum won't go down because of somebody selling drugs, it's just a matter of reputation. Sex and drugs are very good for publicity and grassroots marketing, but possibly a turn-off for brands that want to avoid association. I don't think the association thing is a problem, but we can change the rules later if it becomes that way. We can of course have the unwritten rule to keep controversial stuff low-profile like it is now. edit 19.2.: Illegal goods are now banned on the marketplace ( rules). The decision is based on the notion that there's no need to keep that kind of content on this particular forum. The cost of having to go somewhere else is smaller than the cost of possible bad reputation on this forum. |
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Ok, spoiler warning: Netherlands.
Thanks for the offer!
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Where in Europe? When?
4-6 April, Central Europe. Would the person have to pay anything from his/her pocket?
I don't know the details, but I think these kinds of events usually pay for the speakers. |
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I was asked if we could get someone to represent Bitcoin in a high-profile financial business conference in Europe. Any volunteers or recommendations? I asked Bruce Wagner, but other ideas are welcome in case he can't go. Anybody with good presentation skills and Bitcoin knowledge will do. I need to find a suitable person asap. Hype: somebody might throw a $10M investment out of their back pocket there |
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Sorry for posting. Yes I saw the page but I didn't want to add my link without any discussion. I will be glad if you can do it (if you think my services are useful)
No problem, I announced this after your post. Threads about listed services are still welcome. |
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