Teaching Bitcoin is not do or die

[Blitzboy]

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Sometimes, people who are very passionate about something (for example, bitcoin) turn out to be overly persistent and assertive in agitating the subject of their passion. The point here is the excitement that a person experiences from delight and awareness of future prospects, if we talk about bitcoin. Such a person wants to share this knowledge with his friends and relatives in order to help them share valuable information for the benefit of their loved ones. But most often, these impulses are met with indifference or distrust of loved ones who don't perceive this information with similar enthusiasm. Because of this, there is a certain dissonance in the views. At this point it is better to stop and not try to convince them that bitcoin is the solution to all their problems and a ticket to a brighter future.

I tend to think that there is no need to agitate and try to attract more new users in bitcoin, as in some kind of sect. I believe that when people themselves are ready, they will find a way to get information about it. There is enough information about btc around, whether it is in the news, or promotions carried out by enthusiasts. I want to say that bitcoin appears in the news background quite constantly and I hear from people who are far from bitcoin mentioning about it (heard about BTC for a long time, but they are not in a hurry to try it). So, many of our people around us have heard about bicoin more than once, but still they are in no hurry to study it in more detail. If they were interested, they would have taken a step in this direction long ago. Talking to friends like "buy BTC - get rich" is the dumbest way to talk about bitcoin.

You are indeed right in saying that only a personal example is the best way. Less words - more results. And then, when you have something to show, others will start asking questions. It is this moment that will be the best to talk about btc.

In general, I believe that it is not entirely right to try to change other people's lives. First, change yours for the better. Start with this. Otherwise, it turns out that as soon as they learn about bitcoin, people are in a hurry to advertise it to everyone around.

Your words stir my thoughts. Does Bitcoin alone trigger strong responses among our circle? Is it our vigor or the topic itself that ruffles feathers? You propose news presence should quench curiosity, but what if the news is distorted? As Bitcoin aficionados, isn't it our duty to dispel myths and portray a rounded image? Aren't we failing our dear ones by letting them tackle Bitcoin's intricate universe solo?

While peddling Bitcoin as a "strike it rich" tactic is misguided, I reckon we should champion its tech. We need to enlighten our circle about its potential and discuss its risks without bias

[Viscore]

The point here is not to force others to learn about bitcoin. When they really have no interest in bitcoin, whatever you do to pique their curiosity is counterproductive; sometimes it makes them hate it and look at you with eyes like you are a fin scammer. Change the subject immediately if they don't like it. Perhaps just teaching and guiding those who know how to find it will be a better thing. Anyway, we need to be effective, not cram for everyone.

In addition, we should not condemn too those people who show no interest to bitcoin. Simply because they have their own reasons and their own beliefs, hence they deserve respect too. And to think that it’s not our loss but them, so we should only focus sharing our insights only to those who are hunger to learn because for sure they will also promote it to their peers once they are knowledgeable enough to do it. Yes, teaching bitcoin is not a do or die, that’s why we should not force people to learn about bitcoin if they don’t have the will and interest to learn.

[Ahli38]

The point here is not to force others to learn about bitcoin. When they really have no interest in bitcoin, whatever you do to pique their curiosity is counterproductive; sometimes it makes them hate it and look at you with eyes like you are a fin scammer. Change the subject immediately if they don't like it. Perhaps just teaching and guiding those who know how to find it will be a better thing. Anyway, we need to be effective, not cram for everyone.

So true. Because the most important thing is that people have their own interest in this. And when they start digging for information about bitcoin independently, that's where maybe we can step in to help them not find wrong information. Spreading awareness about bitcoin is great but it has to be in a good way too. If we are too passionate about spreading awareness about Bitcoin then we may end up being shunned by those around us who feel uncomfortable with our presence.

[Yatsan]

The point here is not to force others to learn about bitcoin. When they really have no interest in bitcoin, whatever you do to pique their curiosity is counterproductive; sometimes it makes them hate it and look at you with eyes like you are a fin scammer. Change the subject immediately if they don't like it. Perhaps just teaching and guiding those who know how to find it will be a better thing. Anyway, we need to be effective, not cram for everyone.

So true. Because the most important thing is that people have their own interest in this. And when they start digging for information about bitcoin independently, that's where maybe we can step in to help them not find wrong information. Spreading awareness about bitcoin is great but it has to be in a good way too. If we are too passionate about spreading awareness about Bitcoin then we may end up being shunned by those around us who feel uncomfortable with our presence.

Problem is the impression being created from sharing. Many non-crypto investors think that Bitcoin investment is either a scam or an easy way to be rich. As we all know, things are not as smooth as butter regarding crypto investment. Volatility is naturally present with this technology. The market price could fall without any warning and unfortunately, not all people can endure seeing profit loss to something they have high hopes with. If you choose to share your knowledge in this industry, be sure you know those people well. Be sure as well to also share the down sides and avoid being biased with the information. This would give them the initiative whether to still engage or not.

[superman184]

The point here is not to force others to learn about bitcoin. When they really have no interest in bitcoin, whatever you do to pique their curiosity is counterproductive; sometimes it makes them hate it and look at you with eyes like you are a fin scammer. Change the subject immediately if they don't like it. Perhaps just teaching and guiding those who know how to find it will be a better thing. Anyway, we need to be effective, not cram for everyone.

The name of coercion is basically not good, including forcing everyone to do what we want. I agree with your opinion about not forcing other people, even if it is to tell about Bitcoin. But in this case I also want to give a little opinion that in terms of Bitcoin, let other people ask us first about Bitcoin so that they will listen carefully when we explain it.

Because when he starts to be curious and starts to have a deeper curiosity for Bitcoin, then in the end that person will also like it when he considers the explanation we give him better. And I think something like that will also be more effective because it is also included in a non-forced promotion strategy.

[benalexis12]

A lot of people have made a topic about Bitcoin and how they share it with their communities actually. And their methods are different, but the concept of sharing bitcoin with their acquaintances is the same. And that is the spread of Bitcoin, which is a good signal for other people to know and become familiar with Bitcoin.
Maybe the best thing to do is not to mention the risk that can be faced in the beginning if they are first timers, because it is good that they can see the good use of it as a mode of payment, that's all.

[Texac]

The point here is not to force others to learn about bitcoin. When they really have no interest in bitcoin, whatever you do to pique their curiosity is counterproductive; sometimes it makes them hate it and look at you with eyes like you are a fin scammer. Change the subject immediately if they don't like it. Perhaps just teaching and guiding those who know how to find it will be a better thing. Anyway, we need to be effective, not cram for everyone.

In addition, we should not condemn too those people who show no interest to bitcoin. Simply because they have their own reasons and their own beliefs, hence they deserve respect too. And to think that it’s not our loss but them, so we should only focus sharing our insights only to those who are hunger to learn because for sure they will also promote it to their peers once they are knowledgeable enough to do it. Yes, teaching bitcoin is not a do or die, that’s why we should not force people to learn about bitcoin if they don’t have the will and interest to learn.

There aren't many like that, but I remember a few times when I saw some people here criticizing and cursing others when they didn't invest in bitcoin.  you are right, everyone has a different reason and vision in life, just because they don't choose bitcoin doesn't mean their life will be worse than ours.  it's really confusing how many people show aversion to people who don't invest in bitcoin.  our criticism of them only makes them hate bitcoin more, not bringing any benefit to our community.

[Bitcoin_people]

People are interested in investing on Bitcoin for the sole purpose of making money and making a profit. If a person tells his friends or relatives about Bitcoin then that person shows a lot of interest to know about Bitcoin. I told a few friends before that what was more to me was where my main source of income was then Bitcoin. Then the person wanted to know how Bitcoin works and how to earn money from it. Then I told him all the information about Bitcoin and gave him a complete idea of how Bitcoin mining and blockchain technology work. And later he became interested in investing after seeing such special aspects of Bitcoin. And I told him more clearly that investing in Bitcoin is not destructive but long-term. When he is interested in investing, I told him that the market does not stay the same all the time but the volatility of the market works. After understanding all that, he still took the risk and invested Bitcoin with faith. And his efforts will surely earn him a good profit in the future.

[RockBell]

The point here is not to force others to learn about bitcoin. When they really have no interest in bitcoin, whatever you do to pique their curiosity is counterproductive; sometimes it makes them hate it and look at you with eyes like you are a fin scammer. Change the subject immediately if they don't like it. Perhaps just teaching and guiding those who know how to find it will be a better thing. Anyway, we need to be effective, not cram for everyone.

I don't think it is ideal for forcing anything, even if it isn't Bitcoin, I have held a section on air, and the problem I noticed is that the majority of people have a misconception about Bitcoin because most things online are scams, people also have the same mindset about bitcoin, especially our parents, but making them understand is not a bad idea at all, but I learned something about does that are interested in bitcoin, I tell them to do their own research before they start blaming you for their loss, and another thing is that if you're talking about bitcoin and the individual isn't interested, it's better to let them be.

In addition, we should not condemn too those people who show no interest to bitcoin. Simply because they have their own reasons and their own beliefs, hence they deserve respect too. And to think that it’s not our loss but them, so we should only focus sharing our insights only to those who are hunger to learn because for sure they will also promote it to their peers once they are knowledgeable enough to do it. Yes, teaching bitcoin is not a do or die, that’s why we should not force people to learn about bitcoin if they don’t have the will and interest to learn.

I don't think he was condemning those that are interested but was just making it clear that the risk is theirs and you won't blame anybody for your loss, I also agree with you that everyone is entitled to their own opinion if they are interested or not is their choice, in my own opinion once the awareness is made the people can decide their interest.

[isaac_clarke22]

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Well technically, not all people are into profit. Some just are into Bitcoin to store their wealth without involving any third party or authority. Surely there are rich people out there that are using Bitcoin without telling a single word in the public since it would likely draw attention. They're already rich, and why would they need to get richer anyway.

Telling your friends/relatives about you using Bitcoin could either be destructive in your own part depending on how aware they are on the purpose of it. You would either be praised or blamed when they started investing to it. The market is too volatile to just flat out mention that "you can earn" from it.

[knowngunman]

Well technically, not all people are into profit. Some just are into Bitcoin to store their wealth without involving any third party or authority. Surely there are rich people out there that are using Bitcoin without telling a single word in the public since it would likely draw attention. They're already rich, and why would they need to get richer anyway.

Telling your friends/relatives about you using Bitcoin could either be destructive in your own part depending on how aware they are on the purpose of it. You would either be praised or blamed when they started investing to it. The market is too volatile to just flat out mention that "you can earn" from it.

I agree with some parts of your statement while I disagree with some as well. In your first paragraph, I will like to remind you that there is no limit to richness and in fact, rich people already know the importance of being rich and therefore want to acquire more wealth in order to remain being rich. So, saying that they are not after profit might be questionable.

Privacy is power they said... I believe being secrecy over one's wealth and investment is very essential. Talking about your investment or flaunting your wealth uncontrollably among relatives and friends might creates unnecessary enmity and end up trying to destroy you. You can discuss Bitcoin when necessary but mentioning your investment is not advisable at all.

[Kakmakr]

This is my experience :

When I started with Bitcoin I was VERY enthusiastic and I could not wait to spread my new found information with anyone that I met. In hindsight I now know that it was the wrong thing to do, because some of those people had zero interest in the subject.

So, over time I just planted the "seed" of interest and I stepped away. Then, usually around the time when the Bitcoin price increase significantly, interest in Bitcoin increase too.... and those people that I approached, will come to me for more advice.... because I am the supposed "Expert" on the subject. 

When there are a huge drop in the price, everyone calls it a Ponzi scheme and says it is going to collapse... then I just smile and walk away. 

[Lorence.xD]

This is my experience :

When I started with Bitcoin I was VERY enthusiastic and I could not wait to spread my new found information with anyone that I met. In hindsight I now know that it was the wrong thing to do, because some of those people had zero interest in the subject.

Well is normal for us to feel excited to share something we'd just learned. Which I relate, in my case I just told my parents that I am currently into crypto or Bitcoin then they suddenly thought I'm having a big amount of money. I'd just tell them it's not easy to earn that big in just a few days but they think I'm lying cause me to not having an allowance cuz they thought I could already make my own money. But this were I was a student, it's not that easy to do both studies in college and crypto.

So, over time I just planted the "seed" of interest and I stepped away. Then, usually around the time when the Bitcoin price increase significantly, interest in Bitcoin increase too.... and those people that I approached, will come to me for more advice.... because I am the supposed "Expert" on the subject. 

When there are a huge drop in the price, everyone calls it a Ponzi scheme and says it is going to collapse... then I just smile and walk away. 

That's the bad thing for people, they would be just interested on something profitable when it's on high value, but if it's low they would just think it's scam for people. This the hypocrite side since many would love to get easy money without even exerting effort for them to earn.

[Asuspawer09]

I completely agree that we shouldn't force anyone to learn Bitcoin, Teaching someone about Bitcoin could be a big help in Bitcoin adaptation but sure there are still a lot of ways and it's going to adapt in a lot of countries whatever the government does it's going to happen soon, its always my take about the discussion of teaching our kids about bitcoin I really think it's a  great thing to teach our kids bitcoin but not at a very early age probably the best time is when they are teenagers you could start teaching them about it and when they reach collage you could probably teach them how to buy bitcoin and teach them what it is. I mean it's not actually necessary that your kids needed to learn Bitcoin but if you know Bitcoin it feels like you need to teach this to your kids, but you can't really force anything if your kids get interested in Bitcoin then it's a good thing if not then maybe they need to realize something first before knowing the importance of investing and saving. I mean forcing someone is not really going to work you cannot force them to invest or buy Bitcoin it would just end up broke in the end, investing in Bitcoin is a risky thing, and without knowing what is Bitcoin your risking your money and probably going to end up losing it.

[Rupok]

Trying to force someone to learn Bitcoin should not be the case. As all activities are becoming digital day by day, everyone needs to know about digital virtual currency.  But there is no need to invest or force someone to invest.I have told many of my friends about Bitcoin but I have not forced anyone to invest in Bitcoin.  If someone is more interested in Bitcoin and wants to invest with risk tolerance then he can invest.  I think there is no need to force anyone to invest in Bitcoin.Most people think Bitcoin investment is only profitable and they encourage others to do so.  But later most people suffer losses.

[nur rochid]

This is my experience :

When I started with Bitcoin I was VERY enthusiastic and I could not wait to spread my new found information with anyone that I met. In hindsight I now know that it was the wrong thing to do, because some of those people had zero interest in the subject.

So, over time I just planted the "seed" of interest and I stepped away. Then, usually around the time when the Bitcoin price increase significantly, interest in Bitcoin increase too.... and those people that I approached, will come to me for more advice.... because I am the supposed "Expert" on the subject. 

When there are a huge drop in the price, everyone calls it a Ponzi scheme and says it is going to collapse... then I just smile and walk away. 

that's what mostly happens around us, they seem to only want to make a profit, and what's worse is that many are jealous of someone's success, as if they don't want to try to learn and finally succeed in getting what is expected. I personally have also experienced something like that, and in the end only those who were enthusiastic at the beginning could be used as sharing, and who came back because they saw us succeed, usually I even showed the risks that must be borne, because the market moves erratically

[Hamza2424]

Of course, no matter how much you love Bitcoin or try to let people know of the benefits therein, it's still left to them to accept it. Yet, to date, there is no one I discussed Bitcoin with that did not show interest. I guess it's because;

1. Bitcoin speaks for itself.
2. And my integrity and lifestyle are worth following.

I wouldn't blame some people if they hardly believe what some people tell them due to a lack of trust.

Haha, Bitcoin speaks for itself this line is fire.

Yes, I do agree we should not bother those who are not interested but if someones force you to teach him about the basics, you should not mind even if someone shows a positive attitude you should guide him because a few of your words can change his / her life. Throughout my whole time experience, I had found a few people who really showed interest rest of my connections just wasted my time.

[Natalim]

Trying to force someone to learn Bitcoin should not be the case. As all activities are becoming digital day by day, everyone needs to know about digital virtual currency.  But there is no need to invest or force someone to invest.I have told many of my friends about Bitcoin but I have not forced anyone to invest in Bitcoin.  If someone is more interested in Bitcoin and wants to invest with risk tolerance then he can invest.  I think there is no need to force anyone to invest in Bitcoin.Most people think Bitcoin investment is only profitable and they encourage others to do so.  But later most people suffer losses.

We don't have to force someone to learn but we just cater to those individuals that are willing to listen and are able to change their mindset. But still, don't overly think that all of them will believe you as well. They might listen but unfortunately, they also carry some doubts which in the end, they do nothing and ignore the opportunity. That is why if you are teaching 100 people, we can't expect that all of them will invest and adopt Bitcoin, it was good to see if 50% of them will follow what we said.

[Botnake]

Before I learn about Bitcoin I never like the idea of forcing someone to do something and I could gladly the decentralized Bitcoin which technically gives liberation is one of the reasons why I like BTC because it define something I totally believe right from my teenage age till now.
Having that said, we are in 21 century and it's not difficult to know that fiat currency is losing its credibility so people that didn't see Bitcoin as the best alternative should be forced especially now that Trillion and Billion investment companies are interested in filing for BTC ETF.

People will never actually learned if they are forced to do it. It’s always our own willingness to learn at its right timing. However, with how bitcoin is being the talk in the internet, there’s no need to force the people to learn about it because the fact that we are born with human greed, we always want to have a huge income, then bitcoin has granted it a lot of times especially with its exaggerating write ups and videos found online. At the end of the day, if you want to be aware and gain maximum insights about bitcoin, then have your own diligence to study and comprehend its thoughts.

[suzanne5223]

Before I learn about Bitcoin I never like the idea of forcing someone to do something and I could gladly the decentralized Bitcoin which technically gives liberation is one of the reasons why I like BTC because it define something I totally believe right from my teenage age till now.
Having that said, we are in 21 century and it's not difficult to know that fiat currency is losing its credibility so people that didn't see Bitcoin as the best alternative should be forced especially now that Trillion and Billion investment companies are interested in filing for BTC ETF.

People will never actually learned if they are forced to do it. It’s always our own willingness to learn at its right timing. However, with how bitcoin is being the talk in the internet, there’s no need to force the people to learn about it because the fact that we are born with human greed, we always want to have a huge income, then bitcoin has granted it a lot of times especially with its exaggerating write ups and videos found online. At the end of the day, if you want to be aware and gain maximum insights about bitcoin, then have your own diligence to study and comprehend its thoughts.

You have a point because hunting for possible income is what led me to Bitcoin after a failed investment in a shitcoin which is now quenched off the market. However, the side of being borne with human greed always reminds me of what an influencer said when the fiat is doing well people will always seek an alternative, and when they do that they will find a hedge in Bitcoin