My friend has had some really bad luck...

[bitpop]

Get him a copy of virtual box and pirated xp

[bitpop]

Ps we have all lost btc here, some much more than that. You mention the college kid. Well he had a photo. Our human brains may connect with that. A video would one up that. You are in negative territory as we arent even talking to him.

[EvilPanda]

Wish I had friends like that, asking for donations in my name and sending me cash for my stupid mistakes.  
Allso, they should really lock btc addresses on exchanges to make it more secure. This way if someone broke in they would only be able to send your BTC to you.

[bitpop]

Pps no one was offended. We've seen much worse. We've never asked for a video before.

[mprep]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

[hilariousandco]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

Sometimes people do donate to these, but it's normally small amounts or happens more often with other alt coins. Some people are just naive and feel bad, and some people just want to help. From the perspective of beggars, what have they go to lose? They either get some free coins or they don't.

[mprep]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

Sometimes people do donate to these, but it's normally small amounts or happens more often with other alt coins. Some people are just naive and feel bad, and some people just want to help. From the perspective of beggars, what have they go to lose? They either get some free coins or they don't.

I guess so. Not that they have their dignity of some sort, right?

[Tirapon]

Video please and an apology

Yes I have already apologised for any offence I may have caused, you know sometimes you think you have a good idea, but then when you read people's responses you realise that what you were asking was out of line. So yes, I'm sorry, I was only trying to do something to help.

No no one is mad at you. I meant from your friend, apologizing for his mistake. It might get him sympathy donations. Vs. Greedy guy downloading malware then not even having the balls to post himself.

You're a good guy and friend, you're good in my book. Now get your btc offline.

Before you donate to him, he should apologize to you too, that way you know he learned his lesson.

I don't think its fair to say that he was being Greedy - he just wanted to download some software to mine a new type of coin. Sure he would have been looking to make some profit but that's why we mine, right? (As well as contribute to the network)

And as far as 'not having the balls to post himself' goes, it has nothing to do with whether or not he has the balls - he doesn't know that I'm posting here, I don't even know how he'd feel if he comes across this thread because he's not the sort of person that would expect sympathy donations. But it seemed like a nice idea when I thought of it so I just went ahead and posted.

[Tirapon]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

Sometimes people do donate to these, but it's normally small amounts or happens more often with other alt coins. Some people are just naive and feel bad, and some people just want to help. From the perspective of beggars, what have they go to lose? They either get some free coins or they don't.

I guess so. Not that they have their dignity of some sort, right?

So I guess the default reaction to anything like this is that it is a made up story looking for free coins? I guess I should have anticipated this, because I'm sure there are lots of people who would do that...

I guess I should just delete this thread, it was a stupid idea. Oh well, I only had good intentions with it.

I really hope we get to the stage where this sort of thing just doesn't happen - I have no idea how we would achieve this, but I am hopeful that we'll get there. The only other thing I can think of is some way of insuring deposits, which I imagine would be very difficult to set up and would involve all sorts of regulation.

[beetcoin]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

Sometimes people do donate to these, but it's normally small amounts or happens more often with other alt coins. Some people are just naive and feel bad, and some people just want to help. From the perspective of beggars, what have they go to lose? They either get some free coins or they don't.

I guess so. Not that they have their dignity of some sort, right?

So I guess the default reaction to anything like this is that it is a made up story looking for free coins? I guess I should have anticipated this, because I'm sure there are lots of people who would do that...

I guess I should just delete this thread, it was a stupid idea. Oh well, I only had good intentions with it.

I really hope we get to the stage where this sort of thing just doesn't happen - I have no idea how we would achieve this, but I am hopeful that we'll get there. The only other thing I can think of is some way of insuring deposits, which I imagine would be very difficult to set up and would involve all sorts of regulation.

i don't mean to poop on you or your thread, but any reasonable person would choose to NOT donate to you.. your story may be true, but there are way too many scammers out there to believe a story without substantial evidence. and to add to that, there are many stories of people who "need" money. way more than the generous BTC populous can handle.

[mprep]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

Sometimes people do donate to these, but it's normally small amounts or happens more often with other alt coins. Some people are just naive and feel bad, and some people just want to help. From the perspective of beggars, what have they go to lose? They either get some free coins or they don't.

I guess so. Not that they have their dignity of some sort, right?

So I guess the default reaction to anything like this is that it is a made up story looking for free coins? I guess I should have anticipated this, because I'm sure there are lots of people who would do that...

I guess I should just delete this thread, it was a stupid idea. Oh well, I only had good intentions with it.

I really hope we get to the stage where this sort of thing just doesn't happen - I have no idea how we would achieve this, but I am hopeful that we'll get there. The only other thing I can think of is some way of insuring deposits, which I imagine would be very difficult to set up and would involve all sorts of regulation.

Well, most people react to sob stories as scams, as most are. There are so many liers, it's not even worth trying to find the one that's telling the truth. Why? Because it's impossible.

[Tirapon]

Yet another sob story. People never learn that begging never brings anything around here.

Sometimes people do donate to these, but it's normally small amounts or happens more often with other alt coins. Some people are just naive and feel bad, and some people just want to help. From the perspective of beggars, what have they go to lose? They either get some free coins or they don't.

I guess so. Not that they have their dignity of some sort, right?

So I guess the default reaction to anything like this is that it is a made up story looking for free coins? I guess I should have anticipated this, because I'm sure there are lots of people who would do that...

I guess I should just delete this thread, it was a stupid idea. Oh well, I only had good intentions with it.

I really hope we get to the stage where this sort of thing just doesn't happen - I have no idea how we would achieve this, but I am hopeful that we'll get there. The only other thing I can think of is some way of insuring deposits, which I imagine would be very difficult to set up and would involve all sorts of regulation.

i don't mean to poop on you or your thread, but any reasonable person would choose to NOT donate to you.. your story may be true, but there are way too many scammers out there to believe a story without substantial evidence. and to add to that, there are many stories of people who "need" money. way more than the generous BTC populous can handle.

Yes, you're right. There are far too many scammers on these boards. I feel stupid for posting because now people will be thinking I am a scammer, although I promise I'm not making this up. But I will delete this thread now.

[bitpop]

A video will help because it would have entertainment value.

[Waramp22]

You can hear all the advice in the world, but the only real way to learn in life is to fail.

I got scammed out of $800 last week. Peanuts compared to 8.5BTC but it still stung because every dollar counts when you are starting out. Luckily, this "kid" was just saving up to travel and doesn't have a wife and kids that are starving. He will be fine.

Also, if he is seriously desperate, have him make a youtube video showing his face, and showing the transactions and all that crap. He might get something out of it.

[mprep]

You can hear all the advice in the world, but the only real way to learn in life is to fail.

I got scammed out of $800 last week. Peanuts compared to 8.5BTC but it still stung because every dollar counts when you are starting out. Luckily, this "kid" was just saving up to travel and doesn't have a wife and kids that are starving. He will be fine.

Also, if he is seriously desperate, have him make a youtube video showing his face, and showing the transactions and all that crap. He might get something out of it.

The video idea sounds good, though anything can be acted out.

[t1000]

I already have enough BTC for myself

Why would anyone dontate when you yourself have not gotten the ball rolling with a generous donation?

https://blockchain.info/address/1DghtS6jrPGwVCLRx8RJQ2CTRCqim97ces

Still zero as of this posting.

Yes you are absolutely right, I had intended to donate some BTC myself which I still will, just sort of rushed ahead with creating this post and didn't really think ahead. I will be sending 2BTC right now.

I see it.

You own 1MVb3rhB18WZKvh2FgskhjmmoAhB7th3Y1, right?  What is the reason behind sending 2 BTC in 2 transactions of 1 BTC?

It looks like this address, and 12dHgXQvYJmuogFbg84VR1DBK91rR3AxAn have seen lots of action.

1MVb3rhB18WZKvh2FgskhjmmoAhB7th3Y1 sends funds to 12dHgXQvYJmuogFbg84VR1DBK91rR3AxAn and vice versa.

If these are yours you are richer than I am, and certainly richer than your friend.

[empoweoqwj]

Call me a cynic but I'm having a hard job believing this sob story.

Even if its true, he should turn to his family, not a bunch of random people on the Net.

[ZooKeeper74]

Half of BTC users are dishonest hackers anyway, your 'friend' isnt going to get any sympathy from these assholes.

[empoweoqwj]

Half of BTC users are dishonest hackers anyway, your 'friend' isnt going to get any sympathy from these assholes.

Only half?

I don't believe the "friend" exists ... I think he is one of those dishonest hacker BTC user types ...

[bitpop]

It's funny searching Bitcoin on hackforum