[Discussion] Bitcointalk Community Awards 🏆

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Just watching how fun is this antihero category. Members are nominated here because of the negative connotation caused by some bad actions, nevertheless, a prize is intended for this group as well.
I don't want to stir up drama here, but isn't it funny that, for example, Poker Player voted for Royse777 as an antihero and thus helped Royse to win the award?  We all already know that relationship well, PP's desire to cause him as much damage as possible turned into his opposition and helped him win the prize. maybe not a decisive vote, but certainly a vote of support. 

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[n0nce]

Just watching how fun is this antihero category. Members are nominated here because of the negative connotation caused by some bad actions, nevertheless, a prize is intended for this group as well.
I don't want to stir up drama here, but isn't it funny that, for example, Poker Player voted for Royse777 as an antihero and thus helped Royse to win the award?  We all already know that relationship well, PP's desire to cause him as much damage as possible turned into his opposition and helped him win the prize. maybe not a decisive vote, but certainly a vote of support. 

In theory, the definition of antihero provided here is not necessarily negative, though.

	Antihero	He never wanted to be a villain, but he had to accept the rules of the game in which he “plays black”. Even "evil" has its own principles, so such a person is capable of anything, even if it does not benefit him.

An antihero is also often defined as someone like an 'atypical hero' or a non-stereotypical hero, e.g. a secondary, less likeable or relatable character in a movie that is still the actual (hidden) hero.

I honestly didn't know who to vote for in this category here on Bitcointalk. I considered kano, because some people don't like his honest and direct behavior, while providing invaluable service for the community through his posts and through developing cgminer. But he absolutely doesn't fit the category of antihero, either - he's too 'typically heroic' for that; just being (too?) direct is not enough.
For instance, he is not: 'lacking idealism, courage, and morality' (Wikipedia).

So I left it empty.

[joker_josue]

In theory, the definition of antihero provided here is not necessarily negative, though.

I think this category must be the most difficult to vote for all users.
Because the name and its definition is very susceptible to being interpreted in many ways. It can be seen as something positive or less positive. So, everything will depend on the mental disposition of the voter, at the time of the choice.

Maybe in the future, redefining the category description can help you make choices that are more in line with the idea with which it was created.

[GazetaBitcoin]

It's here, it's here!  

I am happy to announce that I received my prizes for BCA 2022   -- at least, almost all of them (the Ledger from Betnomi did not arrive yet, but based on its tracking code I see that it already arrived in Romania so it's just a matter of days until I'll receive it).

So there are 3 packages: 1 for me and 2 for icopress:





2 of these packages are for BCA 2022 (1 for me and 1 for icopress), the prizes being described here. Third package is for icopress from BCA 2020. In case anyone is wondering why I received his packages this is because this was his will. I will hodl them for him until he may be able to receive them.

Inside my package there were 2 art prints (showing same picture; one smaller and one really big) and a pair of white gloves:


I placed the phone and a water bottle on the art print to keep it from rolling. fillippone should be happy, because I did not use a plastic bottle full of wine and I used a water bottle instead  

The art print feels somehow silky when being touched.

This is what it was inside icopress' package from BCA 2022:


An identical art print, but bigger in size, was present too. However, unlike me, icopress did not get gloves looool!


Now we get to the package from BCA 2020.

Now this package looks amazing! Look at that:



You can also see the winners:


The QR code opens the link of the topic with BCA 2020 results.

icopress' name is very nicely written on the package   (And this QR code opens icopress' profile from BitcoinTalk.)


This is the top part of the package:


Now let's see what was inside (I had icopress' willing to open his packages):

First of all, some interesting wooden-shaped Bitcoin-related items and an orange, plastic, Bitcoin-related toy (?) -- not sure what that orange thing is, but it changes its shape (as it can be seen below):


This is how it changes its shape:


Inside the package there were also some Bitcoin-related stickers, 3 metal beer bottle openers, 3 customized crayons, a personalized shirt and a "thank you" message for icopress

So there are the crayons:


The bottle openers:


Some stickers (one being made specially for icopress):


Here all the package items can be seen:


This is the front side of the shirt:


This is the back side of the shirt:



All in all, I can say that I was very glad when these packages arrived. While the art prints are interesting (they can also be framed), the package from 2020 looks amazing. From the shape of it (placing icopress' name on it, QR codes, winners list... Bitcoin-related theme and so on) to what was inside it -- all these are looking very nicely!

[joker_josue]

I am happy to announce that I received my prizes for BCA 2022  -- at least, almost all of them (the Ledger from Betnomi did not arrive yet, but based on its tracking code I see that it already arrived in Romania so it's just a matter of days until I'll receive it).

Congratulations to the organization, which made a set of well-made merchandising products for the event.
The idea of the box is very good, you can put it on the side of the trophies.
Very well done, congrats!

Once again congratulations to the winners.



@GazetaBitcoin @icopress
Thank you for sharing what you received with us.

[JollyGood]

Well done for going through the process of photographing the items and for providing information and review along the way so we can all have an understanding. I hope icopress will be able to receive his items from you when it is possible.

I take it the ledger was the item you were looking forward to receiving the most and as that has not arrived there is disappointment. As you tracked it to your country, hopefully it will be with you soon 

All in all, I can say that I was very glad when these packages arrived. While the art prints are interesting (they can also be framed), the package from 2020 looks amazing. From the shape of it (placing icopress' name on it, QR codes, winners list... Bitcoin-related theme and so on) to what was inside it -- all these are looking very nicely!

[GazetaBitcoin]

Aaaand, the Ledger finally arrived!  



Thank you, Betnomi & icopress, for this beautiful prize!

Well done for going through the process of photographing the items and for providing information and review along the way so we can all have an understanding.

It was a pleasure

I hope icopress will be able to receive his items from you when it is possible.

I hope that too and I will do all I can to ensure he will finally receive his gift as well!

I take it the ledger was the item you were looking forward to receiving the most and as that has not arrived there is disappointment. As you tracked it to your country, hopefully it will be with you soon  

Yup, you are right But it was not a big disappointment, as I knew it was supposed to arrive in a few days and this happened meanwhile

[fillippone]

Yesterday I received, with the help of @bitbollo, my batch of the Bitcointalk Community Awards.

The Bitcointalk customised poster finally made its way to a famous Italian City:


Please do not assume anything for my opsec for this picture. I might or I might not live in that city.

The packaging was excellent.
A very sturdy tubular casing. Well sealed against humidity and nosy courier.
Inside there was the poster well wrapped in tissue paper.
Cyrus provided a pair of white cotton gloves to avoid direct contact with the skin. Very nice surprise!

I didn't dare to open it fully, and I didn't want to use anything to keep it on a plan incurring the risk of ruining it.
Putting heavy objects on top was out of question for me.



I am not an art junkie, but I was extremely surprised by the print quality.
The paper is really heavy, the print has a professional quality, and it is somehow smooth at the touch. It's difficult to explain, but it's an enjoyable feeling.
The colours are vivid, and every detail is finely reproduced.
The print is quite big and presumedly best observed from a certain distance, but the finer details are well printed with a very high resolution.

I will frame it and hang it when I figure out how to solve the evil maid problem.

On a separate shipment, I also received the LedgerX.




The customisation for Betnomi is a top-notch quality addendum.
The print is the same quality as the original Ledger Print on the other side.
The print is slightly iridescent, so it varies in intensity as the light changes angle on the surface.
Beautiful.



The Ledger X is an already well-known hardware wallet.
In case you are wondering, the wallet was sporting outdated firmware, but I updated it straight from the laptop app.

Thank you @Cyrus and @betnomi, for these beautiful prizes.
Thank you, @icopress and @minerjones, for the work behind the curtains to make this delivery as smooth as silk.

[dkbit98]

The Ledger X is an already well-known hardware wallet.
In case you are wondering, the wallet was sporting outdated firmware, but I updated it straight from the laptop app.

Why oh why they choose to give one of the worst hardware wallets for this giveaway? 
Maybe because it's popular brand, but there are much better HW options for similar money and they also offer custom branding.
I don't want to spoil your fun, so congrats on winning and receiving your awards

[fillippone]

The Ledger X is an already well-known hardware wallet.
In case you are wondering, the wallet was sporting outdated firmware, but I updated it straight from the laptop app.

Why oh why they choose to give one of the worst hardware wallets for this giveaway?  
Maybe because it's popular brand, but there are much better HW options for similar money and they also offer custom branding.
I don't want to spoil your fun, so congrats on winning and receiving your awards

I don’t know if there is a similar saying in English, but in Italy we say:

A caval donato, non si guarda in bocca

this means that when you receive a gift, you don’t evaluate it, but you only take it.

Of course, there are supposedly better hardware wallet. Maybe Betnomi might be interested in our opinion about it, maybe not. But I don’t think it is a discussion for this thread.

[Foxpup]

I don’t know if there is a similar saying in English, but in Italy we say:

A caval donato, non si guarda in bocca

In English we say the same thing ("don't look a gift horse in the mouth"), but we probably shouldn't in any language: I think you'll find that the etymology of that phrase can be traced back to ancient Troy. Stay vigilant!

[fillippone]

I don’t know if there is a similar saying in English, but in Italy we say:

A caval donato, non si guarda in bocca

In English we say the same thing ("don't look a gift horse in the mouth"), but we probably shouldn't in any language: I think you'll find that the etymology of that phrase can be traced back to ancient Troy. Stay vigilant!

Apparently the saying is from Saint Jerome of Stridone.

Noli equi dentes inspicere donati

Back then, the horse was a vital productivity factor and something to care about for the owner's wealth.
Looking into a horse's mouth was usually done to see the state of the teeth as an indication of the health status and the age of the horse itself.

Probably the horse in the Odyssey and Eneyd has nothing to do with that, also because the "Trojan horse" probably is a translation error.
The horse was a ship in reality. This alternative translation makes a lot more sense and makes story more credible.

According to Tiboni, the horse was not hippos, the Greek word for "horse," but hippos, a Phoenician term for a type of warship with a curving prow.

Source

[JollyGood]

Well you finally got your hands on the ledger, I am happy for you

All that remains is for you to use the ledger for a short while and then provide feedback on your experiences. I hope icopress will be equally happy when he manages to get hold of his items.

I take it the ledger was the item you were looking forward to receiving the most and as that has not arrived there is disappointment. As you tracked it to your country, hopefully it will be with you soon  

Yup, you are right But it was not a big disappointment, as I knew it was supposed to arrive in a few days and this happened meanwhile

[GazetaBitcoin]

I don’t know if there is a similar saying in English, but in Italy we say:

A caval donato, non si guarda in bocca

In English we say the same thing ("don't look a gift horse in the mouth"), but we probably shouldn't in any language: I think you'll find that the etymology of that phrase can be traced back to ancient Troy. Stay vigilant!

Interesting, the saying is also used in Romanian. The Romanian form, translated in English, is "Don't check the teeth of a horse given as gift" -- of course, it has same meaning as the one mentioned above. It's very interesting to observe how languages evolved so differently yet common expressions can be found  in so many of them, although they don't have same origin. We could think that Romanian, as being a Latin language (maybe most close to Latin excepting Italian?), may have more common expressions with Italian (which is the child of Latin language). Yet this expression also exists in English, which is a Germanic language. I really find this very interesting.

And there are many similar cases. For example, the English sayings "Don't put the carriage before the horse" or "Not seeing the forest for the trees" also exist in Romanian and also in very same form.

Other than that, congrats for receiving your prize, dear fillippone! I am very happy for you and I hope you will show us a photo after you frame the art print

[betnomi.com]

Maybe Betnomi might be interested in our opinion about it, maybe not.

Let me clarify some details. To begin with, these custom wallets were not originally intended for ruffles or any other contests and events. These custom wallets were ordered in 2021 directly from the manufacturer to thank the employees for their hard work (quite a while has passed since then, and it is not surprising that the firmware is a little outdated). But we still had a few wallets left, until one of the forum users suggested some ideas where we can put them.

[fillippone]

Let me clarify some details.

Thank you very much for your kind gift and for the clarification!

We could think that Romanian, as being a Latin language (maybe most close to Latin excepting Italian?)

I recall once speaking with a fellow Romanian that he claimed Romanian actually invented the Latin language and teached it to the Romans trough the Dacian.

[GazetaBitcoin]

I recall once speaking with a fellow Romanian that he claimed Romanian actually invented the Latin language and teached it to the Romans trough the Dacian.

Loooooooooool!

And that was, in fact, the great Roman Empire. Roman as in Romanian. Of course! There is, in fact, no (word) connection between Roman Empire and Italy, right? But think about that: Roman Empire and Romania    Rings a bell?

I think I am already seeing my history with different eyes now...

[fillippone]

I think I am already seeing my history with different eyes now...

I guess it was a merit cycling club long before a merit cycling club ever existed. Maybe the point is that there always were a merit cycling club, as the flux capactitator made some merit cycling club member travel in time to cycle merits.

[DYING_S0UL]

I guess it was a merit cycling club long before a merit cycling club ever existed. Maybe the point is that there always were a merit cycling club, as the flux capactitator made some merit cycling club member travel in time to cycle merits.

What's the pizza slice meant beside your coins? I have never seen any pizzas   How do people get it anyway?

Roman Empire and Romania    Rings a bell?

I think I am already seeing my history with different eyes now...

I heard Romans were the best engineers. Anything they build lasts hundreds of years.

[GazetaBitcoin]

What's the pizza slice meant beside your coins? I have never seen any pizzas  How do people get it anyway?

fillippone bribed theymos with 50 BTC to offer him that pizza badge won the Pizza Baking contest in 2022 (with this pizza) and one of the prizes was that badge looking like a pizza slice.

Roman Empire and Romania    Rings a bell?

I heard Romans were the best engineers. Anything they build lasts hundreds of years.

Yes, and we also tried to teach Romans our techniques too, but it seems they forgot how things should be done, therefore their descendants -- the Italians -- did not do a proper job with the Leaning Tower of Pisa =)))

(I hope that the Italian Brotherhood senses my humor here )