Why is mining so hard?

[AMD4EVER]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

[martyroz]

nicehash

[DrG]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

Average Joe doesn't need to be GPU mining alt coins which haven't even been fully fleshed out. Bitcoin, Litecoin and plenty of the 1st gen crypto have mining hardware and software that is very much play and play.

Average Joe is supposed to support crypto by utilizing it in the real world, setting up businesses at accept crypto and develop on crypto platforms.

Average Joe should find using Jaxx wallet easier than Applepay.

[grangonzo]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

Really dude...?

Downloading a program and writing a command line with a dozen arguments is not hard.  if you finished high school at least.

I mean... really?

[Alluvial]

What kind of Features would you want from a "plug and play" miner?

There is the Etherium-OS.  Have you looked into that?  I've heard that it's pretty plug and play.

[Metroid]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

For average joe, you can mine using asics and they are plug and play, nothing involved, no knowledge at all, just put in the electrical tap and mine it, all software are built-in.

You are right, gpu mining is for losers, too hard, too much work, better to buy the coins and sit tight, wait your 500% - 1000% and sell, nothing involved, perfect for all kinds of people who finds mining stupid.

[HagssFIN]

This seems just like a scenario where a guy wants to learn how to read, but he hates books.  

You got to read and learn how to do it, simple as that.

[MrN1ce9uy]

I thought this thread was going to be about network difficulty  

[AMD4EVER]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

Really dude...?

Downloading a program and writing a command line with a dozen arguments is not hard.  if you finished high school at least.

I mean... really?

I'm sure it is easy for some but it is intimidating to others.

Thanks to those who provided advice!

[VyprBTC]

Start it off as a hobby to learn something new - it's great to get those new neurological pathways firing up.

No it's not plug and play like everyone said, but there are loads and loads and loads of tutorials and after going through those step by steps most folks will be a-ok.

We have a great community of very knowledgeable people that are willing to share and guide others, but don't expect to be spoon fed, as with anything read learn read learn read read read read, keep reading.

I feel it's very rewarding, and I'm not talking about monetarily, just the cool things you pick up through the journey are great.

[Mark68]

I think the difficulty is part of what makes it interesting. Think about a puzzle. Would you really want to do one that had like 4 big pieces? That would be boring, right?

[sundownz]

Don't want to learn the "real" way ?

Get Nicehash... they've had their issues but it's super easy.

[malthrax]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

Why are so many of the posters on this forum illiterate whining children?

[crocozino]

just go to nicehash
all you have to do just press some buttons few times
oh, or there is another way to earn money - just ask your parents to give you some money, very easy, indeed
and there is more harder way then mining - go to work and work from 9 am to 18 pm

[gotminer]

just go to nicehash
all you have to do just press some buttons few times
oh, or there is another way to earn money - just ask your parents to give you some money, very easy, indeed
and there is more harder way then mining - go to work and work from 9 am to 18 pm

Or ask your mother to come over to my house.  I have some things she could do to earn extra money. Lol.

[MirandaGreen12]

I'm afraid without hard work you won't get high reward. Just admit it and move on

[agorkems]

The beginning always has to be the hardest. Getting our butts out to learn and pick up new stuff can be hectic for someone lazy. But if you have the determination to make it succeed then it won't be so difficult after all. It can be a fun process if you are doing it with passion

[Matroshka]

Because many people start to mining for last years. Try to mine new coins - it will be easy.

[MiningDoc]

Agree with most others here.  Start with nicehash.  See how it works for a bit.  Then stretch out a bit.  Find a coin you want, find the associated pool, and follow their setup guide.  Most pools give you the basic setup.  Once you are comfortable with that, then move on to fine tuning your gpu to maximize hash rate.

[Mike Mayor]

Why do I need to download a program and write a command line with a dozen arguments that are poorly documented just to kick off a mining script?!  Hasn't anyone figured out a way to make this easier for the average Joe?

Why does someone make a new profile to write complete and utter shot on a forum? Why do numbers go across my screen when I boot up my PC.

Poorly documentes? No yur brain just doesn't work.

There is nothing difficult it is very easy. Oh good luck mining off your PC btw. I'm sure you will make lots.