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April 06, 2013, 07:59:05 PM
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With all the news coverage over the last month I have had countless people ask me. Most normal people can't really say "just over a million dollars worth if i cashed out" without some repercussions.

I wonder what some of you early adopters say to these people.
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April 06, 2013, 08:00:35 PM
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Not enough

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April 06, 2013, 08:02:03 PM
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.. enough to make my wife angry if the course crashes?  Grin

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April 06, 2013, 08:12:15 PM
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April 06, 2013, 08:25:11 PM
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None of your business Wink
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April 06, 2013, 08:26:07 PM
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Tell them the same thing you would say if they asked how much cash you have in the bank, "none of your fucking business!"

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April 06, 2013, 08:27:11 PM
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None of your business Wink

LOL - you beat me to it by a few seconds.

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April 06, 2013, 09:22:16 PM
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Not enough

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April 06, 2013, 09:42:45 PM
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On a need-to-know basis.

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April 06, 2013, 09:44:30 PM
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I told my parents about bitoins but I don't think they understood it much so when they ask me, I show them my 1 BTC Casa coin saying I only have 1 for the lulz.

It seemed like a good idea at the time.
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April 06, 2013, 10:01:04 PM
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I usually tell people its rude to ask, it is the same as asking someone what you have in the bank - none of there bloody business (usually).
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April 06, 2013, 11:48:58 PM
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Don't bother giving people exact amounts, its never going to help you.  Just tell them something like "a few", or say you have $500/$1000 invested depending on what would be a normal amount for one to invest.
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April 06, 2013, 11:54:47 PM
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I have never understood why people think it is such a taboo to talk about ones net worth or salary.
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April 06, 2013, 11:58:45 PM
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I have never understood why people think it is such a taboo to talk about ones net worth or salary.

Agreed.

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April 07, 2013, 12:17:30 AM
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I have never understood why people think it is such a taboo to talk about ones net worth or salary.

If the other guy makes twice as much as you its pretty humiliating, unless you have no shame or pride.

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April 07, 2013, 12:19:39 AM
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I tell them I don't need to worry about money until after residency. And if bitcoin really takes off, maybe several dozen more years after that.

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April 07, 2013, 12:30:18 AM
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I have never understood why people think it is such a taboo to talk about ones net worth or salary.

If the other guy makes twice as much as you its pretty humiliating, unless you have no shame or pride.

I don't get my value from other people. I am a complete egotist in that sense.
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April 07, 2013, 12:37:16 AM
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I have never understood why people think it is such a taboo to talk about ones net worth or salary.

It is linked to the culture and the general financial situation of a population where you grew up. I have a couple of Haitian friends down in Florida. They are sending money to families members back to the island. Kidnapping for ransom is sadly a regular hazard over there. Broadcasting your wealth or the perception you may have more than the "average" (in some part of Haiti, not the whole island) would be like putting a bulls-eye on your back.
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April 07, 2013, 12:38:10 AM
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I have never understood why people think it is such a taboo to talk about ones net worth or salary.

Agreed.

Seconded. Most of my friends and family know exactly how much I own. That might have something to do with the fact that I can't stop talking about Bitcoin for half a year now.

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April 07, 2013, 01:53:45 AM
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I tell the truth. I had tens of thousands of coins at one point. Gave many away, lost some, bought a bunch of worthless crap, and got scammed out of the rest.

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