announcement: the international "when-bitcoin-reaches 1000,- $ party"

[600watt]

Rpietila:  This is one of the most interesting posts ever.  It is still hard to believe that there are so few in the top tiers though.  I figured there were thousands of people with 1000+ coins.  (I would not be in that category unfortunately).  Wish I was a better day trader and perhaps I could be but I totally fail at it!  If you could start a thread on this it would be great!

No need to clutter this one any more

Analysis on bitcoin wealth distribution by the size of holding.

lol, i have overlooked that. thank you for bolding it out for me. my bad, sry 

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[DavidBAL]

Can we set up a separate thread discussing location and get an official email chain or skype group going on this? The party needs to be BIG and extravagant... I totally agree with the Charity component. From what I can tell from this forum alone we could sell a 1,000 tickets.

[Rassah]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning. I suspect that bitcoin will have at least one or two bubbles (current rise included) before we reach $1,000, with each drop feeling like a lot of sad disappointment. Plus if we get all hyped up for this right now, we may be a bit tired of this when it actually happens a year or two from now. 6 months is an EXTREMELY long time in bitcoin time (6 months ago we were just hitting the Cyprus peak). Imagine what it will be like in a year. People will be going, "Oh... that party thing is still being planned? That idea felt like it formed YEARS ago...  "

[tinus42]

Why not? But considering that I have not so many Bitcoins yet I guess I'd still pay for my trip in euro's. And it wouldn't be so expensive for me since Frankfurt is 357 kms away from here. So count me in!

[xDan]

maybe I missed it, but is there any more specific constraints on the $1000 value?

I mean, maybe the condition should be: it has held > $1000 for a month or something like that.

Or perhaps using some other way of calculating stability that I don't know about.

It would be a bit sad if a party was held just due to another freak bubble, which then popped and by the time we all got to Frankfurt it was < $1000 again.

or is the pure symbolism of simply touching $1000 enough?!

[molecular]

Also the conference security needs to be in top shape.

I'm against having a sauna!

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I had no intention to rant about that old stuff.. sorry.

I almost didn't post the little joke for exactly that reason. Didn't want to bring back those memories.

Very cool. It would be very interesting for me to know how you came up with these numbers.

I was wondering the same thing? Sources?

I will open up a new thread for this, and use community-researched numbers as starting points. It is quite enlightening, I promise.

I'm looking forward to that. I've put some thought into this distribution and it's change over time myself.

[BitChick]

maybe I missed it, but is there any more specific constraints on the $1000 value?

I mean, maybe the condition should be: it has held > $1000 for a month or something like that.

Or perhaps using some other way of calculating stability that I don't know about.

It would be a bit sad if a party was held just due to another freak bubble, which then popped and by the time we all got to Frankfurt it was < $1000 again.

or is the pure symbolism of simply touching $1000 enough?!

So we plan the party after BTC hits $1000 and then it drops to $500 the day of the party and everyone is depressed.

Maybe it is a good idea to have it held there a while! 

Who knows though.  By the time the price gets there the momentum might increase even more and it might just shoot on past $1000 to $2000 or more.  We can only hope anyways.

[edd]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning. I suspect that bitcoin will have at least one or two bubbles (current rise included) before we reach $1,000, with each drop feeling like a lot of sad disappointment. Plus if we get all hyped up for this right now, we may be a bit tired of this when it actually happens a year or two from now. 6 months is an EXTREMELY long time in bitcoin time (6 months ago we were just hitting the Cyprus peak). Imagine what it will be like in a year. People will be going, "Oh... that party thing is still being planned? That idea felt like it formed YEARS ago...  "

maybe I missed it, but is there any more specific constraints on the $1000 value?

I mean, maybe the condition should be: it has held > $1000 for a month or something like that.

Or perhaps using some other way of calculating stability that I don't know about.

It would be a bit sad if a party was held just due to another freak bubble, which then popped and by the time we all got to Frankfurt it was < $1000 again.

or is the pure symbolism of simply touching $1000 enough?!

This is why I suggested waiting until the first time it hits $1000/BTC to begin seriously planning. Discussing generalities is fine but specifics should wait, otherwise there's sure to be some disappointment.

[600watt]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning. I suspect that bitcoin will have at least one or two bubbles (current rise included) before we reach $1,000, with each drop feeling like a lot of sad disappointment. Plus if we get all hyped up for this right now, we may be a bit tired of this when it actually happens a year or two from now. 6 months is an EXTREMELY long time in bitcoin time (6 months ago we were just hitting the Cyprus peak). Imagine what it will be like in a year. People will be going, "Oh... that party thing is still being planned? That idea felt like it formed YEARS ago...  "

i think we should give it at least until end of 2015 if not 2016. if it hasn´t happened by then, coins will be send back. the upfront costs would need to be kept very limited - maybe just no spending of budget until btc crosses 500 $.
you are right, the path up there will be rocky and with akward times like this years early summer. patience will be needed from time to time. imagine there would have been a "btc hits 200 $" party. when would that have taken place ? not even now...

  

[edd]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning. I suspect that bitcoin will have at least one or two bubbles (current rise included) before we reach $1,000, with each drop feeling like a lot of sad disappointment. Plus if we get all hyped up for this right now, we may be a bit tired of this when it actually happens a year or two from now. 6 months is an EXTREMELY long time in bitcoin time (6 months ago we were just hitting the Cyprus peak). Imagine what it will be like in a year. People will be going, "Oh... that party thing is still being planned? That idea felt like it formed YEARS ago...  "

i think we should give it at least until end of 2015 if not 2016. if it hasn´t happened by then, coins will be send back. the upfront costs would need to be kept very limited - maybe just no spending of budget until btc crosses 500 $.
you are right, the path up there will be rocky and with akward times like this years early summer. patience will be needed from time to time. imagine there would have been a "btc hits 200 $" party. when would that have taken place ? not even now...

  

"coins will be send [sic] back"?

Why would anyone send you coins?

[600watt]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning. I suspect that bitcoin will have at least one or two bubbles (current rise included) before we reach $1,000, with each drop feeling like a lot of sad disappointment. Plus if we get all hyped up for this right now, we may be a bit tired of this when it actually happens a year or two from now. 6 months is an EXTREMELY long time in bitcoin time (6 months ago we were just hitting the Cyprus peak). Imagine what it will be like in a year. People will be going, "Oh... that party thing is still being planned? That idea felt like it formed YEARS ago...  "

maybe I missed it, but is there any more specific constraints on the $1000 value?

I mean, maybe the condition should be: it has held > $1000 for a month or something like that.

Or perhaps using some other way of calculating stability that I don't know about.

It would be a bit sad if a party was held just due to another freak bubble, which then popped and by the time we all got to Frankfurt it was < $1000 again.

or is the pure symbolism of simply touching $1000 enough?!

This is why I suggested waiting until the first time it hits $1000/BTC to begin seriously planning. Discussing generalities is fine but specifics should wait, otherwise there's sure to be some disappointment.

this strategy would have worked kind of well if we had a "btc-hit 200" party i assume. for this premiere i think it is better to get prepared at least a little bit sooner. the party is anyway linked to the chart performance. if btc rallies, there will be lots of traffic here in this thread, if it goes down or gets stucked, it will get kinda boring here. the party is the chart and vice versa.

[Ivanhoe]

Can we set up a separate thread discussing location and get an official email chain or skype group going on this? The party needs to be BIG and extravagant... I totally agree with the Charity component. From what I can tell from this forum alone we could sell a 1,000 tickets.

Or set up a Facebook event, also creates some extra Bitcoin exposure this way. Without boring your friends by spamming them with articles in their newsfeed which they never gonna read anyway.

[600watt]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning. I suspect that bitcoin will have at least one or two bubbles (current rise included) before we reach $1,000, with each drop feeling like a lot of sad disappointment. Plus if we get all hyped up for this right now, we may be a bit tired of this when it actually happens a year or two from now. 6 months is an EXTREMELY long time in bitcoin time (6 months ago we were just hitting the Cyprus peak). Imagine what it will be like in a year. People will be going, "Oh... that party thing is still being planned? That idea felt like it formed YEARS ago...  "

i think we should give it at least until end of 2015 if not 2016. if it hasn´t happened by then, coins will be send back. the upfront costs would need to be kept very limited - maybe just no spending of budget until btc crosses 500 $.
you are right, the path up there will be rocky and with akward times like this years early summer. patience will be needed from time to time. imagine there would have been a "btc hits 200 $" party. when would that have taken place ? not even now...

  

"coins will be send [sic] back"?

Why would anyone send you coins?

sry for miss-spelling. my english surely needs improvement. for tickets, to cover costs.

[600watt]

Can we set up a separate thread discussing location and get an official email chain or skype group going on this? The party needs to be BIG and extravagant... I totally agree with the Charity component. From what I can tell from this forum alone we could sell a 1,000 tickets.

Or set up a Facebook event, also creates some extra Bitcoin exposure this way. Without boring your friends by spamming them with articles in their newsfeed which they never gonna read anyway.

i will come up with suggestions about planning soon^TM   
there will be a website and seperate threads and email and everything. this monster little baby needs dedication.

[Marcopolo123]

Wow

[termhn]

Lol! Count me in... Hopefully

[Adrian-x]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning.

Lets only start planning when it hits $1000, (I like theBPI for referance) as for charity, at least 51% should go to education in some way or another. You can give a man a fish and feed him for a day or you can teach a man to fish and feed him, his family and his children for life.

[BitChick]

Don't mean to tamp down on the enthusiasm but it may be extremely early to get into this planning.

Oh ye of little faith.  

[jbreher]

charity is a must. i would say that it is a major component of this event.

(here's where I get branded as a coldhearted sonofabitch. c'est la guerre)  I disagree. Vehemently.

I have no problem in celebrating those at the event who donate, and perhaps even make fundraising a big part of the activities. But out of the proceeds of the attendance fees? No way. What you feel is a worthwhile charity may be opposed to some of my principles, and vice-versa.

We have funds for a celebration, and funds for worthy causes. Why the heck would you commingle these funds? There is no good reason to.

[Adrian-x]

charity is a must. i would say that it is a major component of this event.

(here's where I get branded as a coldhearted sonofabitch. c'est la guerre)  I disagree. Vehemently.

I have no problem in celebrating those at the event who donate, and perhaps even make fundraising a big part of the activities. But out of the proceeds of the attendance fees? No way. What you feel is a worthwhile charity may be opposed to some of my principles, and vice-versa.

We have funds for a celebration, and funds for worthy causes. Why the heck would you commingle these funds? There is no good reason to.

Good Point, My charity could be another man's terrorist organization. 
Here is a workaround
We get a lot of Historic Bitcoin Memorabilia, (by donation whatever) - like fist printing of Bitcoin magazine, a first off minted casascius coin, a Rev1 Usb Block Erupter, some alpaca socks, etc.
And they are auctioned off with proceeds going to a designated charity of choice for the winning bid. (or something similar)

Only bid if you want to donate?