yochdog
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2044
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:27:24 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
It's actually 1:1 (or "2 for 1") but that thought has crossed my mind as well. Ahhh, I see that now.....my bad. My point remains the same. Anytime someone is so eager to wager 100K, red flags should be going up everywhere.
|
I am a trusted trader! Ask Inaba, Luo Demin, Vanderbleek, Sannyasi, Episking, Miner99er, Isepick, Amazingrando, Cablez, ColdHardMetal, Dextryn, MB300sd, Robocoder, gnar1ta$ and many others!
|
|
|
Matthew N. Wright (OP)
Untrustworthy
Hero Member
![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif)
Offline
Activity: 588
Merit: 500
Hero VIP ultra official trusted super staff puppet
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:29:12 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
It's actually 1:1 (or "2 for 1") but that thought has crossed my mind as well. Ahhh, I see that now.....my bad. My point remains the same. Anytime someone is so eager to wager 100K, red flags should be going up everywhere. Is this many enough? ![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsmarterdatingforwomen.com%2Ffiles%2F2012%2F02%2Fredflags1.jpg&t=665&c=wFFzCMgA-9TDPA)
|
|
|
|
Gyrsur
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2856
Merit: 1520
Bitcoin Legal Tender Countries: 2 of 206
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:29:18 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
interesting question is who will be the insurance for this MNW bet? EDIT: so let us hedge all risks togehter and we are safe? ohh i forgot, someone has to pay the bill! ![Roll Eyes](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/rolleyes.gif)
|
|
|
|
finkleshnorts
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:31:17 PM |
|
I will be utterly shocked to find out that Pirate actually avhieved the kind of mathematically astronomical returns that he promised, over the course of several months with exponential growth of investors. Shocked.
That math just brings me back every time. Whatever Matthew thinks he knows, surely he must be mistaken.
|
|
|
|
yochdog
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2044
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:32:33 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
interesting question is where who will be the insurance for this MNW bet? I think it is pretty clear MNW thinks/knows there is no way he loses the bet. It has the appearance that he is taking risk, when in fact he is not. Its like the guy betting huge on a fixed boxing match. He might look like a risk taker to a uninformed bystander, but in reality he is anything but. This thing is fixed.
|
I am a trusted trader! Ask Inaba, Luo Demin, Vanderbleek, Sannyasi, Episking, Miner99er, Isepick, Amazingrando, Cablez, ColdHardMetal, Dextryn, MB300sd, Robocoder, gnar1ta$ and many others!
|
|
|
muyuu
Donator
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 980
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:34:23 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
interesting question is where who will be the insurance for this MNW bet? I think it is pretty clear MNW thinks/knows there is no way he loses the bet. It has the appearance that he is taking risk, when in fact he is not. Its like the guy betting huge on a fixed boxing match. He might look like a risk taker to a uninformed bystander, but in reality he is anything but. This thing is fixed. You must fold at every bluff, I reckon. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
|
GPG ID: 7294199D - OTC ID: muyuu (470F97EB7294199D) forum tea fund BTC 1Epv7KHbNjYzqYVhTCgXWYhGSkv7BuKGEU DOGE DF1eTJ2vsxjHpmmbKu9jpqsrg5uyQLWksM CAP F1MzvmmHwP2UhFq82NQT7qDU9NQ8oQbtkQ
|
|
|
Matthew N. Wright (OP)
Untrustworthy
Hero Member
![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif)
Offline
Activity: 588
Merit: 500
Hero VIP ultra official trusted super staff puppet
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:35:22 PM |
|
This thing is fixed.
Lies. Care to bet that it's fixed since you're so sure? I'm sure I'll win. How's 10,000BTC?
|
|
|
|
Koooooj
Member
![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif)
Offline
Activity: 75
Merit: 10
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:36:36 PM |
|
The way I see this bet is as having several outcomes:
1: MNW knows something we don't, and Pirate does pay -In this case, I will be so happy to receive my investment from Pirate that I won't miss the bet.
2: MNW doesn't know something (or is wrong in what he knows) and Pirate doesn't pay; MNW honors his bet -In this case I will recover some of my losses and call it a good day
3: MNW doesn't plan to pay, and is banking on what he sees as a long shot that Pirate does pay out -I trust that this is not the case, but even if it is, I don't LOSE anything.
The only case where I have to pay BTC is one where I have already been paid more BTC. From the perspective of a hedger, it is a good deal; the amount I bet (as compared to my holdings with Pirate) is my level of confidence in Pirate. I'll say for the record that I will make more money if Pirate pays than if he defaults, which I chose since MNW is willing to front up to ~$100,000 to assure the forum of.
Happy sailing!
|
|
|
|
yochdog
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2044
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:37:06 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
interesting question is where who will be the insurance for this MNW bet? I think it is pretty clear MNW thinks/knows there is no way he loses the bet. It has the appearance that he is taking risk, when in fact he is not. Its like the guy betting huge on a fixed boxing match. He might look like a risk taker to a uninformed bystander, but in reality he is anything but. This thing is fixed. You must fold at every bluff, I reckon. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Hardly. Poker does not have the element of someone else knowing any more than you (excluding a cheat). The information is symetric. Here it is 180 flipped degrees....the opportunities for asymetrical information are MYRIAD.
|
I am a trusted trader! Ask Inaba, Luo Demin, Vanderbleek, Sannyasi, Episking, Miner99er, Isepick, Amazingrando, Cablez, ColdHardMetal, Dextryn, MB300sd, Robocoder, gnar1ta$ and many others!
|
|
|
Matthew N. Wright (OP)
Untrustworthy
Hero Member
![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif)
Offline
Activity: 588
Merit: 500
Hero VIP ultra official trusted super staff puppet
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:38:25 PM |
|
Since this thread has degraded into a MYRIAD of conspiracy theories as to why I could possibly be braver than anyone in this entire community, I'll leave you guys to your cowardess and confusion. I'm tired of repeating myself (now I understand how Pirate must feel) and it's almost time to lock the betting thread.
|
|
|
|
yochdog
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2044
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:38:59 PM |
|
This thing is fixed.
Lies. Care to bet that it's fixed since you're so sure? I'm sure I'll win. How's 10,000BTC? ROFL Why don't we just whip out our dicks and have a sword fight? (And what a stupid response to begin with......as if there is any objective way to bet on whether another bet is fixed)
|
I am a trusted trader! Ask Inaba, Luo Demin, Vanderbleek, Sannyasi, Episking, Miner99er, Isepick, Amazingrando, Cablez, ColdHardMetal, Dextryn, MB300sd, Robocoder, gnar1ta$ and many others!
|
|
|
Gyrsur
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2856
Merit: 1520
Bitcoin Legal Tender Countries: 2 of 206
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:40:14 PM |
|
Happy sailing!
sounds to me like socialism, sorry!
|
|
|
|
Rassah
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1680
Merit: 1035
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:41:20 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
I don't think you know Matt very well. Doing crazy stupid shit is kind of his MO. I think this bet has turned from "Was it a Ponzi?" to "Is Matt crazy?" about 20 pages ago, and it's an easy bet, since the Pirate thing is extremely likely a Ponzi, and Matt is definitely crazy.
|
|
|
|
Matthew N. Wright (OP)
Untrustworthy
Hero Member
![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif)
Offline
Activity: 588
Merit: 500
Hero VIP ultra official trusted super staff puppet
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:42:06 PM |
|
Jesum.....have any of you bettors really thought this through?
Don't you think a guy willing to put up $100,000 with 2:1 just MIGHT know something you don't?
Alarm bells are ringing.
I don't think you know Matt very well. Doing crazy stupid shit is kind of his MO. I think this bet has turned from "Was it a Ponzi?" to "Is Matt crazy?" about 20 pages ago, and it's an easy bet, since the Pirate thing is extremely likely a Ponzi, and Matt is definitely crazy. Wisdom.
|
|
|
|
muyuu
Donator
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 980
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:44:13 PM |
|
You must fold at every bluff, I reckon. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Hardly. Poker does not have the element of someone else knowing any more than you (excluding a cheat). The information is symetric. Here it is 180 flipped degrees....the opportunities for asymetrical information are MYRIAD. In poker the information is always asymmetrical. Each player knows his own hand exclusively. The difference is though, that you wouldn't bluff if you knew you opponent can't fold.
|
GPG ID: 7294199D - OTC ID: muyuu (470F97EB7294199D) forum tea fund BTC 1Epv7KHbNjYzqYVhTCgXWYhGSkv7BuKGEU DOGE DF1eTJ2vsxjHpmmbKu9jpqsrg5uyQLWksM CAP F1MzvmmHwP2UhFq82NQT7qDU9NQ8oQbtkQ
|
|
|
yochdog
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 2044
Merit: 1000
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:45:57 PM |
|
You must fold at every bluff, I reckon. ![Grin](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/grin.gif) Hardly. Poker does not have the element of someone else knowing any more than you (excluding a cheat). The information is symetric. Here it is 180 flipped degrees....the opportunities for asymetrical information are MYRIAD. In poker the information is always asymmetrical. Each player knows his own hand exclusively. The difference is though, that you wouldn't bluff if you knew you opponent can't fold. The common cards are what I am referring to.....always symetrical. anyway, poker is a terrible analogy to this bet.
|
I am a trusted trader! Ask Inaba, Luo Demin, Vanderbleek, Sannyasi, Episking, Miner99er, Isepick, Amazingrando, Cablez, ColdHardMetal, Dextryn, MB300sd, Robocoder, gnar1ta$ and many others!
|
|
|
sapoleon
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 25
Merit: 0
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:55:59 PM |
|
25BTC 12a52kRZfsGiqAUJamSckE2cQMZT7SSQHo I sold all my coins the days before the crash, still have some money at mt.gox to cover that bet. In case i lose and the BTC/EUR ratio goes up to much i demand as pirate himself 2 weeks to get the missing coins.
|
|
|
|
Matthew N. Wright (OP)
Untrustworthy
Hero Member
![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif) ![*](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/star.gif)
Offline
Activity: 588
Merit: 500
Hero VIP ultra official trusted super staff puppet
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 02:59:32 PM |
|
25BTC 12a52kRZfsGiqAUJamSckE2cQMZT7SSQHo I sold all my coins the days before the crash, still have some money at mt.gox to cover that bet. In case i lose and the BTC/EUR ratio goes up to much i demand as pirate himself 2 weeks to get the missing coins.
Approved.
|
|
|
|
el_rlee
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1600
Merit: 1014
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 03:20:56 PM |
|
Hi Matthew,
as it seams your brain disorder is now at a stage where you take a 13 post user good for 250$... (on the evil INTERNET, haha), please let me up my bet and put in another additional 25btc 1FWMPAwHkqeTh9jdEo9YBoFztYbobZUPFS
|
|
|
|
SgtSpike
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1400
Merit: 1005
|
![](https://bitcointalk.org/Themes/custom1/images/post/xx.gif) |
August 22, 2012, 03:23:52 PM |
|
I'm with you yochdog... which is why I only bet 5 BTC. ![Wink](https://bitcointalk.org/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
|
|
|
|
|