How could bitcoin be used to address civil rights issues with the gay community?

[JimCGSavings]

How could bitcoin be used to directly benefit yoga?

Having to contort into crazy positions just to try to explain to idiots why Bitcoins are not tulips?

+1...although I really shouldn't talk about my family this way. (grin)

[wtfvanity]

How could bitcoin be used to directly benefit kittens?

BTC addresses under kitten photos on icanhascheeseburger to vote for best kitten pictures, with proceeds going to animal shelters? Animal shelters and cat rescue charities setting up webcams where you can watch the kittens play, and send in bitcoins to keep them fed and well cared for?

How could bitcoin be used to directly benefit yoga?

Having to contort into crazy positions just to try to explain to idiots why Bitcoins are not tulips?

How could bitcoin be used to directly benefit victim advocates?

"Assassination politics" against victimizers, paid for with anonymous bitcoin maybe?

How could bitcoin be used to directly benefit singing?

Musicians from around the word selling their music for bitcoin, especially in financially restrictive places like Iran, Argentina, and India?

How could bitcoin be used to directly benefit religion?

... um... The question was about "positive" things  

My point exactly. "Positive things" How do you say, the gay community is a positive thing? I'll agree it's a thing. But could someone not say _____ is not also a positive thing and put any damned thing in the blank? I mentioned kittens, but what about the feral cat population (ie, community). That doesn't make any sense.

[bbit]

If YOU have issues with gays, this is not the place to have those discussions.

Ummm, right back atcha....

This is a public forum. If I want to hate gays I will hate gays! 

[Rassah]

My point exactly. "Positive things" How do you say, the gay community is a positive thing?

Uh... hm.... maybe something with redecorating?... nah, I got nothing 

[wopwop]

bitcoin can benefit the gay community as much as it can the hetero community

[glendall]

I don't understand why or how things should be focused directly towards gay folks.  I'm certainly not against that idea or anything. But it just seems to that this kind of thing does more to discriminate against sexualities than it does to promote or appeal to some.

Why can't un-gender, un-sex preference-dependent projects that promotes Bitcoin also serve the gay community? Like unless we are talking about specifically gay projects, like making a BTC-taking 'GRindr' app or whatever, I don't see much point in this approach.

Any good BTC project that improves the Bitcoin ecosystem should naturally appeal to both straight and gay folks, why bother seperating them into two distinct communities?

short-version:  I'm pro-Bitcoin-asexual

[JimCGSavings]

Actually I think it's the other way around. Bitcoin can benefit from being used by the LGBT community. 

[URSAY]

Keep in mind that this post comes from me as an individual and is not any sort of official statement from BitInstant.

It seems that most people currently involved in bitcoin are hoping for further user adoption.  When considering the current press that an outsider sees and the feds involvement, I believe we need more positive, feel good articles to counter.  I believe that promoting basic civil rights has the ability to draw in more users or change perceptions more so then an article about the Silk Road.  There is a reason that businesses and more individuals have not adopted this fringe currency.  We all have a direct impact on the success of bitcoin and how the outside world sees this evolving financial tool.

I am organizing several bitcoin meetups in various places and I'm always looking for ways to personally connect with people and help them understand bitcoin and the POSITIVE things it can bring to them as a business, individual, or community.

Bitcoin is here to empower the people.  Is it not?  I am organizing events, meeting people face to face, and explaining this wonderful tool in the hopes that we can continue moving forward with this wonderful project called bitcoin.

Thanks for all your feedback.  

[cr1776]

I agree.  It isn't about dividing people, but about segmenting the market to take advantage of unique niches. Buying kitten food with bitcoins or sponsoring a gay pride march etc

Actually I think it's the other way around. Bitcoin can benefit from being used by the LGBT community. 

[threeip]

The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye; the more light you pour upon it, the more it will contract.

It's pretty light in here, judging by all the contracted pupils.

[smoothie]

I have nothing against gay people. I believe if they want that lifestyle that is part of liberty and free markets.

Bitcoin in my view is not directed at a particular sexual orientation. I do not see how you could tailor advertising to the gay community unless it was In conjunction with a gay institution or business etc.

[The 4ner]

Keep in mind that this post comes from me as an individual and is not any sort of official statement from BitInstant.

It seems that most people currently involved in bitcoin are hoping for further user adoption.  When considering the current press that an outsider sees and the feds involvement, I believe we need more positive, feel good articles to counter.  I believe that promoting basic civil rights has the ability to draw in more users or change perceptions more so then an article about the Silk Road.  There is a reason that businesses and more individuals have not adopted this fringe currency.  We all have a direct impact on the success of bitcoin and how the outside world sees this evolving financial tool.

I am organizing several bitcoin meetups in various places and I'm always looking for ways to personally connect with people and help them understand bitcoin and the POSITIVE things it can bring to them as a business, individual, or community.

Bitcoin is here to empower the people.  Is it not?  I am organizing events, meeting people face to face, and explaining this wonderful tool in the hopes that we can continue moving forward with this wonderful project called bitcoin.

Thanks for all your feedback.  

You call these bs posts feedback? Who knew the bitcoin community could be full of such hostile people? I'm not against your freedom of speech but if you honestly have nothing worth contributing to the OP than scroll down and troll elsewhere.

[NedKLee]

You make a fair point OP, gays for the most part are well educated, professional people, usually double income households, the pink dollar is more than welcome in most places and highly valued.

As for Bitcoin, I'm sure they'll work it out for themselves, just like the rest of us had to,

[URSAY]

I changed the topic title to perhaps address any confusion with my intention.  My intention was more regarding civil rights rather then bringing wealth directly to the gay community.

[JimCGSavings]

I agree.  It isn't about dividing people, but about segmenting the market to take advantage of unique niches. Buying kitten food with bitcoins or sponsoring a gay pride march etc...

Or the couple that runs a bed and breakfast, or any other business or institution that accepts donations, funding, or payment accepting bitcoin. And happens to be a member of the LGBT community. And can advertise to the LGBT community that not only are they members, but they accept bitcoin as a form of payment. profit! (grin)

[JimCGSavings]

Oh well that's a much simpler question to answer: The same way bitcoin can be used to address civil rights issues with the rest of the community. With the same equality of rights, responsibilities, expectations and liberties. Exactly the same as everyone else. IMHO. (grin)

[sgravina]

The gay community can buy pizza with bitcoins.

[2112]

It's pretty light in here, judging by all the contracted pupils.

A very classy insult, I'm afraid I have to steal it for the later use in my repertoire. Thanks.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miosis

PS. It seems that the more popular phrase is "constricted pupils", not "contracted pupils".

PPS. bitcointalk continues to deliver the comedy gold.

[Rassah]

Yeah, FYI, I'm gay, and I have NO IDEA how, or even why, to approach this. There really is no benefit, aside from tax dodging, that bitcoin can provide to the gay community. Now if you were to ask about the furry community, 75%+ of which is gay, I would suggest target their artists, who currently rely on PayPal to sell their art, including porn, and who regularly get their accounts frozen by PayPal for selling porn. Or on a less risque side, target places like FurAffinity and have artists post a bitcoin address in the comment section of the art they post to solicit donations. The big issue you'll rn into, though, is that furries AND gays are typically liberal, so they'll instinctively reject anything that has to do with capitalism or conservative economics.

[Ephebus]

This thread is gay.

Why should bitcoin have to do with sexuality at all?

If queers want to use bitcoin, then queers will use bitcoin. But I don't want any sort of association whereby when one thinks "bitcoin" one thinks "gay" and vice-versa.

+1

What a stupid thread......

Convince the gays in West Hollywood to take it in the butt for bitcoin - that should do it.

That wasn't the OP's point at all. The individuals above look clearly disturbed by the idea of homosexuality, which leads me to suspect they probably have repressed homosexual tendencies. Please seek professional help.

The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye; the more light you pour upon it, the more it will contract.

It's pretty light in here, judging by all the contracted pupils.

Very well said.

Keep in mind that this post comes from me as an individual and is not any sort of official statement from BitInstant.

It seems that most people currently involved in bitcoin are hoping for further user adoption.  When considering the current press that an outsider sees and the feds involvement, I believe we need more positive, feel good articles to counter.  I believe that promoting basic civil rights has the ability to draw in more users or change perceptions more so then an article about the Silk Road.  There is a reason that businesses and more individuals have not adopted this fringe currency.  We all have a direct impact on the success of bitcoin and how the outside world sees this evolving financial tool.

I am organizing several bitcoin meetups in various places and I'm always looking for ways to personally connect with people and help them understand bitcoin and the POSITIVE things it can bring to them as a business, individual, or community.

Bitcoin is here to empower the people.  Is it not?  I am organizing events, meeting people face to face, and explaining this wonderful tool in the hopes that we can continue moving forward with this wonderful project called bitcoin.

Thanks for all your feedback. 

You call these bs posts feedback? Who knew the bitcoin community could be full of such hostile people? I'm not against your freedom of speech but if you honestly have nothing worth contributing to the OP than scroll down and troll elsewhere.

+100