STFU. Stop telling newcomers about mining. DON'T.

[furrycoat]

Mining is necessary for Bitcoin security and transactions, but it does not help the Bitcoin economy much as we are flooded with bitcoin miners. Buying BTC puts money into the system, increasing the value.

[smoothie]

STFU. stop feeding this thread. DON'T.

Cry more please

[modcom]

I was a newbie once, Now I bitcoin mine sensibly and assuredly. Why shouldn't everyone be given the opportunity to learn and grow, fail or succeed, modify or cease. I was given the chance to stay and do what i like/want to do by my own fruition.

[SlickTheNick]

I agree, it shouldnt be one of the main talking points when introducing people to bitcoin, plus its easy to just go on and on about how it works and end up just confusing the person your talking to :p Once they have their minds wrapped around the general concept though, its good to learn about mining