? How To Respond To Someone Who Is Anti Bitcoin ?

[Junko]

What is the best way to respond to someone who is anti bitcoin?

For example, you are at a party or other social gathering or on a non-bitcoin related forum online. Your friends may be there as well as other mixed company. The subject of bitcoin comes up and there is that person or persons who pipe in with the usual: bitcoin is a ponzi, scam, not real currency, fake money, used by criminals and terrorists, will never become anything, will crash and become worthless, not secure, etc, etc and on and on.

If it is obvious they are truly against bitcoin, as opposed to someone who is just skeptical and unsure about bitcoin as many are, what would be the best approach. Should you even bother trying to address and refute each of their points? Would you do so more for the sake of others present who might be interested in a pro-bitcoin viewpoint? And if so, how would you go about it without appearing like a total fanboy or becoming unhinged and losing your cool?

Anyone have any ideas or can share their experiences with this situation in real life or on other non-bitcoin related forums? Mostly responding to someone truly anti-bitcoin when other people or members of a forum may be present or listening/reading as well.

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[RealBitcoin]

Who cares about them, they are probably just trendy mindless people who cant have a rational conversation about bitcoin with them.

They dont understand economics, finance, the monetary system? Why bother to convert them when they are that stupid?

They just go with the herd and have no sense of individuality.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Let them have their opinion, just like with anything else.  People are going to disagree with things and aren't guaranteed to like the things you're passionate about.  So my advice to you is you don't really need to "respond".  If they want to debate, that's another story.  But if you're wondering how to go about convincing someone bitcoin is the best currency on earth, good luck.  I still don't understand why people spend bitcoin on day-to-day things.

[unamis76]

I just reply them something along the lines of "good luck with fiat and your bank" and be on my way. No time for toxic, uneducated and arrogant people in our short lives.

[European Central Bank]

Why bother giving energy to someone who already lays out a set position? I ain't got time for that and if that's what they choose to believe then let them. Everyone else'll keep on rolling and they'll eventually eat their words.

[RealBitcoin]

I just reply them something along the lines of "good luck with fiat and your bank" and be on my way. No time for toxic, uneducated and arrogant people in our short lives.

Definitely, thats my advice too.

Stop wasting your time on uneducated, ignorant, mindless people. Our time is much more precious than to waste it on people like that.

We can make bitcoin great with our skills and ambition, and there is no room for people who cant appreciate that.

[reRaise]

Get educated how corrupt and criminal banks are, google it and tell him that.

Then tell him bitcoin pros see here http://www.coindesk.com/information/why-use-bitcoin/

and if they still dont listen, then tell them to go fuck themselves.

[countryfree]

Don't reply! Why should you? Everybody is free to have its own opinions and beliefs. Don't they teach tolerance in school?

[_Miracle]

"How To Respond To Someone Who Is Anti Bitcoin ?"

It depends on the results you are looking for.
Do you want to debate, argue, alienate, simply state your experience with bitcoin or change the mind of a non-believer?
Who your audience is matters: are they technically inclined, interested in finance/economics, investments?
How about asking them why they feel that way and then...you listen :-)

[sobsitesearch]

You only need is to explain what is the benefits of bicoin to you and for the future then if he/she not listening to you then stop replying to them you only waste your time.

[lalala123456]

I usually respond with a link to a video explaining Bitcoin to start, then go off on a rant why its so good

[mayax]

Get educated how corrupt and criminal banks are, google it and tell him that.

Then tell him bitcoin pros see here http://www.coindesk.com/information/why-use-bitcoin/

and if they still dont listen, then tell them to go fuck themselves.

I guess you don't own a bank account anymore and you pay all your expenses via BTC.

To all hypocrites, stop lying. All of you have at least one bank account, most of you use Paypal and other payment processors as well and BTC is just a way to make some pocket money . Yes, it's a real business for others but this is minority.  

In short, there is a lot of lie on this forum. Yes, maybe there are few BTC  fanatics but those who are saying that the banks are "bad", I challenge you to tell me how you live a decent life, how you can pay your food with BTC only. Remember that all the  "seeds/round 1, round two", "VC funds/investors" and so on are real money/capital injections made via banks.  Without these and the black market, BTC shit won't exist.

[Monnt]

"Good luck with inflation."
Is all I say and need to say. It either works or doesn't. It out doesn't, they're a lost a cause.

[rio3233]

Just stay away and let him be, because it's hard to explain to that people if they already anti about bitcoin. Just show them your wallet bitcoin and tell them the price of each bitcoin.

[someguy123]

Get educated how corrupt and criminal banks are, google it and tell him that.

Then tell him bitcoin pros see here http://www.coindesk.com/information/why-use-bitcoin/

and if they still dont listen, then tell them to go fuck themselves.

I guess you don't own a bank account anymore and you pay all your expenses via BTC.

To all hypocrites, stop lying. All of you have at least one bank account, most of you use Paypal and other payment processors as well and BTC is just a way to make some pocket money . Yes, it's a real business for others but this is minority.  

In short, there is a lot of lie on this forum. Yes, maybe there are few BTC  fanatics but those who are saying that the banks are "bad", I challenge you to tell me how you live a decent life, how you can pay your food with BTC only. Remember that all the  "seeds/round 1, round two", "VC funds/investors" and so on are real money/capital injections made via banks.  Without these and the black market, BTC shit won't exist.

There's a lot of people who will actively use cryptocurrency wherever possible. I only pay for things with my bank or PayPal when I don't get a choice, or if I severely don't trust the seller (what's that? there's a risk this company has beyond shit customer service and RMA? PayPal can force their hand and get me my money back).

I currently pay for my domains, hosting, my phone bill, games (via steam and humble bundle), and computer parts (quite a few big retailers accept bitcoin now, inc. Scan UK for computer components and AdaFruit for various electronic kits) all with Bitcoin. Key reason being that I don't have to worry about the company leaking my credit card details, or sneaking recurring payments for no good reason, and it also means that I don't have my bank, or PayPal recording all of my purchases and sales, thus giving me privacy similar to actual cash.

The key reason to use Bitcoin, is that it's the closest thing to physical cash (unless you live in NYC...) for the digital world. I can pay for most things usually without the seller requiring any personal details whatsoever. (for example, if you pay for Steam or Humble Bundle with Bitcoin, you don't have to give any address, where-as PayPal and Credit Card both give the seller your full name and address, and sometimes your phone number). This is great because it offers much more privacy, and of course helps to protect you against identity theft.

You can't force them to change their mind, but you can quite happily say "I told you so" when their bank, or something like PayPal freezes their account for some stupid reason, or they become victim to credit card fraud, which is all too common because every time you make a purchase you're practically giving the key to your bank to that website.

[robelneo]

The best way is to let them with their ignorance no amount of explanation can change them,when internet first made a buzz there are so many unbelievers,there will be many who will oppose,like it or not just go with your interest..

[Sniper44]

why do you even want to waste your time, let them stay in their own ignorance.
i have encountered such people in my life they are not only limited to bitcoin and being anti bitcoin. these people are stubborn as a mule and will never listen to any reason so just leave them be and don't waste your breath.

[RhodaGila]

If you encounter such a situation, you try to stay calm in the deal do not rush and excitement.
Explain to them what is bitcoin bitcoin clearly and how it works, how to get it and so forth. Convey also how positive responses of others also figures on this bitcoin and also benefits if you have any bitcoin.
If that does not work you do not worry, leave it alone and show them that you can do anything with bitcoin.

[Yakamoto]

To be completely honest, there is no way that you will be able to sway a lot of the most adamant anti-Bitcoin opinions, sometimes you just have to choose whether or not it matters debating or arguing with others. In most instances, in my opinion, you can explain what you want but there isn't any point arguing with them beyond that. Just accept they don't like Bitcoin and move on.

[pooya87]

i would mostly keep quiet in response to such people when they are fanatically are talking about some topic, these people wouldn't listen to anything anyways so why waste my time on them!

but if you really want to answer you could tell them about how bitcoin works and why it is not a ponzi (you can google this for better answer than i can give you) and also show them how much better it is than using lets say PayPal instead.