webwidejosh (OP)
Newbie
 Offline
Activity: 3
Merit: 0
|
 |
July 13, 2011, 05:27:33 AM |
|
What is the deal with donation addresses on forum posts? I have been participating in forums since FidoNet and I do not recall seeing many, if any, addresses for donations at the bottom of discussions. Like: ----- My post is awesome. Please send a check to PO Box 456, Bakersfield CA 94523 If you love the five sentences I've typed above please send a PayPal donation: yolanda@yahoo.com |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
"In a nutshell, the network works like a distributed
timestamp server, stamping the first transaction to spend a coin. It
takes advantage of the nature of information being easy to spread but
hard to stifle." -- Satoshi
|
|
|
Advertised sites are not endorsed by the Bitcoin Forum. They may be unsafe, untrustworthy, or illegal in your jurisdiction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansko
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 40
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 06:53:21 AM |
|
Who doesn't like free money? If you like my post consider donating my link is in my signature.  |
|
|
|
|
Maged
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1204
Merit: 1015
|
|
July 13, 2011, 06:54:55 AM |
|
What is the deal with donation addresses on forum posts? I have been participating in forums since FidoNet and I do not recall seeing many, if any, addresses for donations at the bottom of discussions. Like: ----- My post is awesome. Please send a check to PO Box 456, Bakersfield CA 94523 If you love the five sentences I've typed above please send a PayPal donation: yolanda@yahoo.comWhy? Because it's simple, fun, and easy! This is in great contrast to other payment methods. Besides, you never know when someone might want to send you a random donation. It's not like we're asking you to donate. |
|
|
|
webwidejosh (OP)
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 3
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 02:52:50 PM |
|
Why? Because it's simple, fun, and easy! This is in great contrast to other payment methods. Besides, you never know when someone might want to send you a random donation. It's not like we're asking you to donate.
Well, I'll agree with one thing. It is the fastest easiest way to pay someone not standing in front of you. |
|
|
|
|
MarkG
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 13
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 03:00:44 PM |
|
Hi to all here!
I'm new here and new to bitcoins... If anybody would be kind enough for a small donation to get me started....
My address is 1N2dpzV4VEfP25gBJaE5w7oFbMDZfcrgLp
Thanks to all!
|
|
|
|
|
|
TheGrapist
|
|
July 13, 2011, 03:02:27 PM |
|
I like money,now hand it over! lol
|
|
|
|
|
frisco2
|
|
July 13, 2011, 06:43:59 PM |
|
I've created a site for people who want to get donations, www.online-tipjar.com |
Crosspass -- a simple way to send passwords, encryption keys, bitcoin addresses, etc.
|
|
|
sokay
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 19
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 06:52:48 PM |
|
Money is awesome. Its like tipping your waitress for helping you with something simple.
|
|
|
|
|
Pacifist
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 6
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 06:55:22 PM |
|
Does anyone actually donate here?
|
|
|
|
|
|
BitcoinPorn
|
|
July 13, 2011, 07:00:05 PM
Last edit: July 13, 2011, 07:22:34 PM by BitcoinPorn |
|
I put up an address in my signature when I first joined as a joke, I felt it was shitty that people were doing it.
Then I changed, I like the idea of rewarding peoples who had posts that I enjoyed, would not random free money encourage them to post more?
Well I can tell you I was wrong. Just have a donation address in your signature for the hell of it, it aesthetically looks nice reading post and having a random bar of characters before the next post.
Also, no one donates. Ever. But just have it there.
|
|
|
|
|
BitcoinPorn
|
|
July 13, 2011, 07:22:41 PM |
|
Also, no one donates. Ever. But just have it there. Very funny whoever you are! No donations ever, then when you say it and stop asking, bam, donations! Learn from my mistakes newbies 1 - Always beg. 2 - Stop begging. 3 -  4 - PROFIT! I have never seen a question mark/profit chart so accurate. |
|
|
|
Maged
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1204
Merit: 1015
|
|
July 13, 2011, 08:14:59 PM |
|
Also, no one donates. Ever. But just have it there. Very funny whoever you are! No donations ever, then when you say it and stop asking, bam, donations! In my defense, you deserved a donation anyway. Congrats on getting over 1000 posts! |
|
|
|
|
BitcoinPorn
|
|
July 13, 2011, 08:44:14 PM |
|
In my defense, you deserved a donation anyway. Congrats on getting over 1000 posts! F'n mods always abusing their powers :p Thanks, it is appreciated! Note: This happening in this thread in particular has spawned a whole new group of beggars registering their bitcoin.org forum accounts as I type lol |
|
|
|
|
TiagoTiago
|
|
July 13, 2011, 08:48:15 PM |
|
I've had donations once in a while, but i find having an addy in my sig more useful for not having to reach for my wallet and copy/paste an address whenever i'm in a situation i want someone to know where to send money in the forum.
|
(I dont always get new reply notifications, pls send a pm when you think it has happened) Wanna gimme some BTC/BCH for any or no reason? 1FmvtS66LFh6ycrXDwKRQTexGJw4UWiqDX  The more you believe in Bitcoin, and the more you show you do to other people, the faster the real value will soar! |
|
|
Exo
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 14
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 09:03:38 PM |
|
People are greedy, and want even just a few Bitcoins, it's very unprofessional to have it in your signature if you own a business.
|
|
|
|
|
Maged
Legendary
Offline
Activity: 1204
Merit: 1015
|
|
July 13, 2011, 09:17:21 PM |
|
People are greedy, and want even just a few Bitcoins, it's very unprofessional to have it in your signature if you own a business.
Now, this I can agree with. The only real exception, of course, is businesses where the whole business model is based on receiving donations. |
|
|
|
Exo
Newbie
Offline
Activity: 14
Merit: 0
|
|
July 13, 2011, 09:22:37 PM |
|
People are greedy, and want even just a few Bitcoins, it's very unprofessional to have it in your signature if you own a business.
Now, this I can agree with. The only real exception, of course, is businesses where the whole business model is based on receiving donations. Of course, but if you own a successful Bitcoin business and your asking for donations - it seems like your scavenging for Bitcoins. The owners are like little rats, addicted to cheese. |
|
|
|
|
|
