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Question: Would you like these changes in Bitcoin Core? [1] Replace "µBTC" with "µBit", [2] replace "mBTC" with "mBit", and [3] switch to "µBit" as the default unit.
Yes. - 25 (34.2%)
No. - 48 (65.8%)
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May 06, 2014, 04:43:43 PM
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Would you like these changes in Bitcoin Core?

[1] Replace "µBTC" with "µBit",
[2] replace "mBTC" with "mBit", and
[3] switch to "µBit" as the default unit.



I know that we had a lot of discussion about units in the last days and many of us are already tired of discussing.
However, apart from a lot of talk, nothing has happened yet.

There was recently a proposal on reddit which suggested to use "µBit" in contexts of formal writing and official places:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/24rq1b/%C2%B5bit_proposal_%C2%B5bit_becomes_official_name_for_the/

The reddit proposal tried to be a good compromise, so I thought there should be a poll about this.

This poll is worded in a way to suggest concrete actions to the Bitcoin Core developers. Of course, the developers are independent and are not bound to this poll.
However, from what I have read from them in the past, I'm pretty sure the developers would adopt a change if the community expresses a clear wish to do so.

Personally I prefer another name for this unit, however I think that this change is an improvement over the current situation.
The current situation is that Bitcoin Core calls the unit "µBTC" which is so long-winded that no one really uses it.

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May 06, 2014, 05:59:34 PM
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Would you like these changes in Bitcoin Core?

[1] Replace "µBTC" with "µBit",
[2] replace "mBTC" with "mBit", and
[3] switch to "µBit" as the default unit.


Your question is not clear for me.
Do you also mean that µBTC == µBit?
If not, you should make it clear to other users that there was a discussion about bit being btc/1000000.
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May 06, 2014, 06:03:07 PM
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It does sound a lot better to me. µBTC and mBTC are not really good for everyday use. µBit and mBit are much easier to pronounce.
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May 06, 2014, 06:26:00 PM
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Yes, I would prefer that. But in future they may have to do it anyways when Bitcoin's price rises substantially. People may not like a price tag of 0.0000013 Bitcoins on a pair of Armani shoes!

Price Poll: bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=555609
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May 06, 2014, 06:27:43 PM
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as long as µBTC=uBTC=ubit (pronounced you-bit instead of mew bit or mew BTC)
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May 06, 2014, 06:39:36 PM
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Didn't 80% of the forum already agree to move to bits?

Stop with the asinine polls people, we've already reached a consensus.

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May 06, 2014, 07:22:17 PM
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Didn't 80% of the forum already agree to move to bits?

Stop with the asinine polls people, we've already reached a consensus.

No.  That was a poll about the *size* of the new unit, not the name.  "bit" as the name is only supported by about 40% of the forum.  It has a plurality, not a majority.  Though "bit" will probably win because it is a retarded idea supported by stupid people.  Stupid people usually end up getting their way.

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May 06, 2014, 07:24:49 PM
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No.  That was a poll about the *size* of the new unit, not the name.  "bit" as the name is only supported by about 40% of the forum.  It has a plurality, not a majority.  Though "bit" will probably win because it is a retarded idea supported by stupid people.  Stupid people usually end up getting their way.

Not really, 78% agreed with 1,000,000 bits being 1 BTC. It was not only about the size, but also about the name.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=592691.0
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May 06, 2014, 08:39:11 PM
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Not really, 78% agreed with 1,000,000 bits being 1 BTC. It was not only about the size, but also about the name.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=592691.0


That is completely false.  I know, because you are miscounting my vote.  Your faction is falsely claiming a consensus where there is none.  The majority are opposed to "bit" as the name.  We just can't agree on what we prefer.

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May 06, 2014, 09:04:47 PM
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Not really, 78% agreed with 1,000,000 bits being 1 BTC. It was not only about the size, but also about the name.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=592691.0


That is completely false.  I know, because you are miscounting my vote.  Your faction is falsely claiming a consensus where there is none.  The majority are opposed to "bit" as the name.  We just can't agree on what we prefer.

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May 07, 2014, 03:04:58 AM
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Would you like these changes in Bitcoin Core?

[1] Replace "µBTC" with "µBit",
[2] replace "mBTC" with "mBit", and
[3] switch to "µBit" as the default unit.

Your question is not clear for me.
Do you also mean that µBTC == µBit?

Yes.

1 µBit = 1 µBTC

The only difference between µBTC and µBit is that "µBTC" is the current word, and "µBit" is the proposed new word.

For the reference:

1 000 000 µBit = 1 BTC


If not, [...]

See above.

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May 07, 2014, 06:50:13 AM
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Despite the shrill shills, no poll I have seen can claim anything with regard to 'x% of the forum'. Has any of these polls garnered votes from more than 1% of the forum?

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May 07, 2014, 07:14:33 AM
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i like the use of Bits/ubit

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May 07, 2014, 07:36:40 AM
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Didn't 80% of the forum already agree to move to bits?

Stop with the asinine polls people, we've already reached a consensus.

The other polls were about how to call this unit in colloquial language.
However, this poll is about how to call it in Bitcoin Core.

These are two entirely different realms.
Bitcoin Core is expected to have a high degree of security and accuracy.
You wouldn't expect to find a colloquial term there.

As a comparison: Would you expect to see the word "bucks" in GNU Cash??
If the answer is "no", then there shouldn't be the word "bits" in Bitcoin Core.

You may call them "bits"/"bucks", though. Wink

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May 07, 2014, 07:42:19 AM
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No.

Because Math:

If... µBit = µBTC, then Bit = BTC??


Popular consensus:

Bit == µBTC
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May 07, 2014, 07:49:12 AM
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This is a totally trivial recompile that can be done right now if you want it, since the client already supports all three units mentioned. All this would be is changing the user interface text.
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May 07, 2014, 08:44:44 AM
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as long as µBTC=uBTC=ubit (pronounced you-bit instead of mew bit or mew BTC)

The pronunciation is not written in the source code.

You may pronounce it whatever you want. Smiley

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May 07, 2014, 12:15:30 PM
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I'd like the Bitcoin Core to switch to mBit as the default Bitcoin unit. uBit is very far away, and pretty much worthless right now. And there is not much difference between a Satoshi and a uBit (just 2 decimals).
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May 07, 2014, 02:02:12 PM
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Not really, 78% agreed with 1,000,000 bits being 1 BTC. It was not only about the size, but also about the name.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=592691.0

That is completely false.  I know, because you are miscounting my vote.  Your faction is falsely claiming a consensus where there is none.  The majority are opposed to "bit" as the name.  We just can't agree on what we prefer.

Exactly! Quoted for truth.

But the question is: Will we find a compromise?

Ƶ = µBTC

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May 07, 2014, 02:10:47 PM
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NO

Can we please just leave it alone?
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