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7941  Economy / Gambling / Re: ApopheniaBTC - Bet and solve the challenges to win BTC. on: June 20, 2013, 06:39:36 PM
I think I know the video game!!!! I think...


Lmao, you think. I wouldn't guess if you don't know Wink.
7942  Economy / Gambling / Re: Satoshi Option - Trade binary options with Bitcoin | Open Source BTC Feed on: June 20, 2013, 06:21:06 PM
The site is currently a manipulable gambling site. What's the max bet?
Would be much better as a binary exchange, where you'd trade on anything and users sell contracts at their own prices.



Agreed. I think that would be much better than the current system.
7943  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: [ANN] BtcTrip - Flying with Bitcoins on: June 20, 2013, 06:17:40 PM
Has anyone used this service and can provide feedback?
7944  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: [ANN]Virtual Miner|Virtualminergame.com on: June 20, 2013, 06:12:49 PM
Can't connect at the moment...might be me I'm uploading.
7945  Other / Off-topic / Re: Xbox One on: June 20, 2013, 05:52:02 PM
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update

Xbox has removed all its DRM. Your move Sony.

Whoa now... that was unexpected and honestly I think it changes my entire view of the One. To me, a company paying attention to its customers is one of the most admirable things one can do. To read this and see that Microsoft completely did a 180 from something they were so adamant about (or two things, if you consider the requirement to be online to play SP games) is major to me.

Maybe that was their plan. But, Sony was already doing this. Xbox had to do it, otherwise they would have lost the battle. They didn't listen to customers. They listened to their advisor's that they were making a big mistake.

It wouldn't have mattered one way or the other. Xbox fans will always buy the next Xbox, regardless as to what kind of ridiculousness is implemented. Much like why PC gamers use Windows. Because we like to? No. Because our choices are either 1) use Windows or 2) not be able to play most of our games.



You are right we gamers use windows for playing games because there are no other options which we like. Don't get me wrong there are options but they aren't quick enough or reliable enough for me. Windows is a top class operating system. Even though I believe Linux is better, Linux is not meant for gaming.
Just like the Xbox isn't made solely made for gaming. It's got all this multimedia. That's why a lot of people are pissed.
They want a console which just does what they want it to do, GAME. I don't want to watch Netflix or listen to music which I have to pay for. I can do that on my Smart TV which I plug in my Xbox.
But, back to the point. You said PC users use windows because we have no other choice. Well, Xbox fans HAVE a CHOICE. Sony is their competitors. They both do the same thing. Except Xbox has all added crap.

There is good news for PC users who use Linux. There is going to be further development in some games for Linux. So hopefully some big titles will be able to work.
Also, there is going to be a emulator which I have been keeping my eyes on. It looks promising and has been in development for quite a while now.
But, I don't see Linux as a gaming operating system. I normally use it for programming, networking & database work.


Exclusives for Xbox take away the choice, much like exclusives for PS3 take away the choice there. For example, Halo; one of the games that's played as an eSport.

So while you have a choice in whether or not you want to buy each system, if you want to play the games you like you have to get the proper one(s).

That is the developers choice. That's why a lot of game have not announced anything for the consoles & only for PC to this date. They may still develop for the console but it's their decision.
In fact Microsoft are known for paying developers to make it exclusive to Xbox. Of course Sony does it too.
I respect a developer which takes the time to develop on each platform. They put more effort into it. They have better profit margins. They give people freedom of choice.

I personally don't like gears of war & the halo series. Forza Motorsport on the other hand, is my style of game.

I will not be getting either on of the consoles. It's just a computer now. When people realise the price they are charging for a low end PC, people will start to ask why.
Xbox kept mentioning they have "Voice control" and how awesome it is. Voice control has been around for years. Nothing new and nothing special. It was a bug flop just like 3D tv's.


I'm only following each console, because there's a mini war going on between them, other than that I'm not interested. Especially paying online. PC = free. Also, think of all the games which you can't get on ps4 and Xbox. There are loads.
Classics like red alert (the good version, it's shit on the ps3 & xbox). command & conquer. Theme hospital (Very old game). Age of Conan.
I can go on and on. World of Warcraft. Everyone likes that don't they? Another would be Minecraft. Minecraft will never be as good on the Xbox.

7946  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: New Bitsumo.com - Anonymously Buy Online With Bitcoins on: June 20, 2013, 05:41:24 PM
Wow, nice. This is a great opportunity for Bitsumo.

It rather sad to loose another member of the family.
Here is the story btw:
http://www.reddit.com/r/BitSpend/comments/1go95b/updatenews_why_we_have_been_slow_and_taking/

They needed to move their bank. What's that bank which allow Bitcoin deposits? I'm not sure, I seen it the other day. It's sad for bitspend as they were doing so well. But, they made a lot of enemies on the way. Bitsumo needs to make te right decisions and grow.
7947  Economy / Gambling / Re: Coinroll.it - Dice rolling game | Instant bets | Off-the-chain | 1% House edge on: June 20, 2013, 04:36:50 PM
This is a awesome site. I haven't won much. But, I HAVE won a little. It was also very fun. But, frustrating when you start to have a losing streak...
7948  Economy / Gambling / Re: ApopheniaBTC - Bet and solve the challenges to win BTC. on: June 20, 2013, 04:31:03 PM
They are becoming more clear now. I would guess now as I have a idea of what it could be. But, I'll probably get it wrong. So going to wait a little.
7949  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Journey from .15 btc to a motorcycle (32 btc) via sports betting OVER 1 BTC NOW! on: June 20, 2013, 04:25:15 PM

 I am expecting bit777 to reveal his identity , I am not sure how to react anymore , I trusted him all this actions and I still trust he will pay people back one day when his life deals are over but I am not sure anymore , I hope we can find a way to get our money back somehow , it is a disgrace that we all got tricked. Almost 2000$ scam , that constitutes as a legal action if you ask me.

Doubt it. Bit777 seems like the person to keep privacy. I respect him for that.
7950  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Sports betting Picks (NEW PROFIT SHARING PICKS) on: June 20, 2013, 04:24:24 PM
Since Xbox seems to be a bust, Ill go ahead and follow you.  Just submitted the same bets as you, good luck to everyone tonight!

Yes, I'm following this instead too.
7951  Economy / Services / Re: [RESELL] ANY $5 FIVERR GIG VIA BITMIT on: June 20, 2013, 02:32:54 PM
There's a Fiverr version for Bitcoin. Not so pricey. May not have as much selection, but that is a HIGH price.
7952  Economy / Gambling / Re: ~~~ Introducing RaffleBtc! ~~~ on: June 20, 2013, 12:24:09 PM
I can do a live draw if anyone would want.
That seems like a great idea. None of the tickets sold will be for myself or any of my peers.



What will you be using to pick the winner? Your own code? If so we would want to see if it's legit & random.
7953  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: New Bitsumo.com - Anonymously Buy Online With Bitcoins on: June 20, 2013, 12:19:08 PM
So if you can't complete my order in 24 hours it will be refunded?


That's right. If for any reason bitsumo.com cannot complete you're order, they will refund you.


Do you get the fee + $3 back too?

Hi Baitty Smiley,
  Yes, if for any reason we can not complete your order within 24 hours, we will refund 100% of the money you deposited with us immediately Smiley.

Pablo.


Awesome. Bitspend has been closed.


Wow, nice. This is a great opportunity for Bitsumo.
7954  Other / Meta / Re: New Idea: Newbie test on: June 20, 2013, 10:49:40 AM
I already know people ignore certain information on the internet. Especially things which look like ads. But, what do you do when you look through a sub section?
You will most likely go from top to bottom. Especially new users. They are normally eager to learn more and will scan that newbie page to hell.
Plus, sticky posts look the same as normal threads of this forum. Except they stay at the top.


Also, this forum you said. If them posts were labelled different then you can't compare them.

hmmm... perhaps if they are new to forums, which is certainly a possibility. why not eliminate the doubt and make a simple short test.

The user reads the redflags of scammers, tips on escrow, and a couple more useful things like the 4 hour 5 post rule, then writes their username in the box at the end signifying they understand. something short and sweet.


Okay, I'm going to stop pointing out the flaws. As I kind of agree. I was only posting possible flaws.



Here is good reasons:


- People don't take interest in thread titles which they don't want to know much about, even if it's important. They normally skip over it without realising.
- A SMALL test would encourage them to look for the information their selves and input a answer.
- Like I said with the concentration issue. You should of come back and said people who can't concentrate don't want to be looking for a lot of information so this test would be a great way to contain all the NEEDED information.


Don't feel like I was arguing or being funny. I was seeing what you would come up with.


One question: Would all the information be grouped together? Who would it be scattered around in various different sections of the forum?



It doesn't matter how big of a warning you do, there are always idiots who think "gee this guy says he's going to sign off soon, I don't think he's a scammer! gonna send!"


This. People see a opportunity where they can make money (even if it's too good to be true) they will go ahead. They will ignore all the warnings and that's what normally happens.
7955  Other / Meta / Re: New Idea: Newbie test on: June 20, 2013, 10:41:55 AM
I already know people ignore certain information on the internet. Especially things which look like ads. But, what do you do when you look through a sub section?
You will most likely go from top to bottom. Especially new users. They are normally eager to learn more and will scan that newbie page to hell.
Plus, sticky posts look the same as normal threads of this forum. Except they stay at the top. Just look at the amount of views them sticky threads have. I think that says enough of people ignoring them.


Also, this forum you said. If them posts were labelled different then you can't compare them.



PS: The reason I have been questioning you is because I want more information. With more information you might just win me over.
7956  Other / Meta / Re: New Idea: Newbie test on: June 20, 2013, 10:31:17 AM
There's a few problems with this:

1) Non English speakers. Ignoring them or telling them to learn English is not a solution.

2) Not everyone is here to trade.

3) If this was the first time I have heard of Bitcoin, I am not going to spend 15 minutes or so doing a reading comprehension test.

Do some A/B testing - I would be very surprised if you don't cut userbase growth by at least 80%.

Points 1 and 2 and 3: You do raise valid points. perhaps a drop down box with language select before the test initiates. i realize not everyone is here to trade, but at the very least there should be a disclaimer in bold red letters about the prevalence of scammers on the board, with a button to opt out of the test.

A/B testing? i'm not familiar with that, but supposing there is an opt out of the test, do you still think it would curb the growth rate of the member base?






What about the users who have problems understanding and/or reading large text? A lot of people in the world have concentration issues. Also, they have a FULL 4 hours to search this stuff up. You could post a thread in the newbies area which has a directory of useful posts which teaches them about scams and other useful information.
7957  Other / Meta / Re: New Idea: Newbie test on: June 20, 2013, 10:24:40 AM
So, you want a test which would have to be translated in many different languages?


TO be honest. A lot of people come here to LEARN about Bitcoin and not to trade. There are other places where they prefer to trade as there is built in escrow etc.
It's their own fault if they don't want to read up on scams and how to avoid them. All the material is here. Most of them are sticky threads so they aren't easy to miss.
7958  Economy / Gambling / Re: CDKey Hut Casino - Win Xbox Live/Steam/Origin codes and more! on: June 20, 2013, 10:21:37 AM
Ah I see, yes thank you that would be very helpful, when I get some BTCBTCBTC together I'll drop you a message and we can work out some pricing for the codes

Great. Such a awesome website needs to stay alive. I can't understand why it isn't popular Smiley.
7959  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Service Announcements (Altcoins) / Re: Just-Dice : FREE BTC : Play or Invest on: June 20, 2013, 10:20:10 AM
Going to look at this site.

Here is my id: 122.



7960  Other / Off-topic / Re: Xbox One on: June 20, 2013, 10:13:40 AM
http://news.xbox.com/2013/06/update

Xbox has removed all its DRM. Your move Sony.

Whoa now... that was unexpected and honestly I think it changes my entire view of the One. To me, a company paying attention to its customers is one of the most admirable things one can do. To read this and see that Microsoft completely did a 180 from something they were so adamant about (or two things, if you consider the requirement to be online to play SP games) is major to me.

Maybe that was their plan. But, Sony was already doing this. Xbox had to do it, otherwise they would have lost the battle. They didn't listen to customers. They listened to their advisor's that they were making a big mistake.

It wouldn't have mattered one way or the other. Xbox fans will always buy the next Xbox, regardless as to what kind of ridiculousness is implemented. Much like why PC gamers use Windows. Because we like to? No. Because our choices are either 1) use Windows or 2) not be able to play most of our games.



You are right we gamers use windows for playing games because there are no other options which we like. Don't get me wrong there are options but they aren't quick enough or reliable enough for me. Windows is a top class operating system. Even though I believe Linux is better, Linux is not meant for gaming.
Just like the Xbox isn't made solely made for gaming. It's got all this multimedia. That's why a lot of people are pissed.
They want a console which just does what they want it to do, GAME. I don't want to watch Netflix or listen to music which I have to pay for. I can do that on my Smart TV which I plug in my Xbox.
But, back to the point. You said PC users use windows because we have no other choice. Well, Xbox fans HAVE a CHOICE. Sony is their competitors. They both do the same thing. Except Xbox has all added crap.

There is good news for PC users who use Linux. There is going to be further development in some games for Linux. So hopefully some big titles will be able to work.
Also, there is going to be a emulator which I have been keeping my eyes on. It looks promising and has been in development for quite a while now.
But, I don't see Linux as a gaming operating system. I normally use it for programming, networking & database work.
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