Being in the IT world I have to say here it's a large field of knowledge you have to cover, so outside of a few users there is no 'one' person.
I can provide a lot of solutions using other peoples tools like this:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5231305.msg62449902#msg62449902but if you asked me to write either one of those tools all you would get it a blank stare.
Networking & general HW I'm your guy. Cryptography....nope.
Want something to work power-wise, I can probably hack it together for you. Want it to be safe and up to building code, nope.
Need help with Windows / Linux, I can do that. Need help debugging odd things in configurations, I can do that too. Need help with your iMac, I can tell you where the local Apple store is.
And so on.
I think most users here are like that. Which is why this community is so great, nobody HAS to know everything. We can all contribute.
-Dave
Dave I always appreciate you and your posts bud. Obviously we’ve crossed paths many a times over the years in our shared hobby of collecting metal with big B’s etched on to them lol, but just in general. But what you just stated is what I’ve come to learn, and why I’m so fascinated with IT/hacking/programming/cryptography etc. I use to always tell Yogg how baffling it is to me that there’s seemingly a million ways to hack a network or server or whatever..blows my mind. Nothing is just 100% “straight forward” in this space. It’s confusing, but fascinating. Thats why I think the most badass thing anyone can be in todays world is an Elliot Alderson type, someone who’s an expert in all these areas. Why I fell in love with Mr Robot series from the opening scene.
We really have a number of them that are very good in the technically aspect and as a someone already suggested, they all have their areas of specialization under the technical aspects, we cannot easily forgot one of the first prominent citizen under this category who recently left the forum, Leo, he is such a blessing to the community in vibrant technical contributions, i think there's this guy as well who is a master of bitcoin lightning and wasn't mention, Rath.
It breaks my heart about Leo. I didn't know him, but I knew who he was and I know our paths crossed many times over the years. I just would see them randomly pop in places, contributing in a positive manner. I feel so fn awful that I didn’t see his goodbye post until a week or two after he made it. I just wanted to at least say thanks and best wishes. It sucks losing forum legends. We’ve had so many come and go, and why I’m so thankful for those that have stuck around. Theymos being the very best example. Ton of respect for him (& all the mods for that matter, all really solid dudes that actually care and aren’t here w/power trips like mods for virtually every other community I’ve been or am a part of).
Not familiar w Rath. Will check their account out. Thx
loyce, C'monn man, I dunno what you mean by the term "overwhelming" -- I had to read through all the series of debates from 2019 through 2020 and everyone's calling you an AI? and your evidence is a KYC rep?... Alright, why's everyone still in doubt?...
LOOK, I'M NOT SAYING YOU'RE A BOT, I'M JUST BEING CONFUSED! However Loyce is likely the very first AGI. Keep denying all ya want man, not foolin this guy lol. Cheers bud
For Christ sake!!!! Who am I fuckin' going to believe?? Huh
Look, I need to get this right... If anyone cared to read through my post history, they'd be convinced I don't spread falsified informations - atleast that's not gonna begin with Loyce.
Sandra 🧑🦰
Sandra ..here’s the truth. I’m just gunna come out with it. I’m Satoshi and this thread was to throw my cover, but I can no longer hide it. I created LoyceV years back, starting in the early 90s on my Mac PC , storing the first ever AI data on a 5.5 Floppy. What I just said, and what everyone else says about Loyce being AI…is just sarcasm. Loyce is a skilled programmer and all around really good dude who’s extremely helpful on this forum and being as skilled as they are, they can handle “tasks” with pretty incredible speed/efficiency. I consider Loyce a friend and just like to joke around w him by saying stuff like that. As do others.
Also, true AI doesn’t exist..yet. “AI” of today is simply advanced programming. Not saying it’s not impressive, but it’s ridiculously over-blown/overstated. Just wait until the “AI” bubble bursts, especially in chip stocks and other things of that nature. Just like the .com bubble and shitcoin bubble. If interested ..
https://www.newyorker.com/science/annals-of-artificial-intelligence/there-is-no-ai