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August 23, 2011, 05:12:49 PM |
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I can't remember the name of the guy and his company but who was that guy at the conference that made the announcement that he was selling basically "anything" on his new site with coins? Anyone have that URL? I think it was basically an amazon of bitcoin.
That was probably http://www.bitcoindeals.com/ . Yes, it could be, as soon as it goes live. The question is, is it just another overpriced middleman, or will it actually have competitively priced products? |
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August 23, 2011, 05:35:00 PM |
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I can't remember the name of the guy and his company but who was that guy at the conference that made the announcement that he was selling basically "anything" on his new site with coins? Anyone have that URL? I think it was basically an amazon of bitcoin.
That was probably http://www.bitcoindeals.com/ . Yes, it could be, as soon as it goes live. The question is, is it just another overpriced middleman, or will it actually have competitively priced products?
Look yourself at http://onlyonetv.com/2011/08/the-bitcoin-show-episode-037/
and/or if you can get an invite. |
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August 23, 2011, 06:59:00 PM |
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It is live. Follow them on twitter and you can may get an invitation code
If you need an invite, it is not live. |
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August 23, 2011, 07:44:09 PM |
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JUST WAIT till you see what we have in store for Pattaya....
Wich Bitcon is coming first? Thailand or Amsterdam? Thank you. If memory serves, Pattaya is first (April maybe?). Bruce said details will be posted on bitcoinconference.com. |
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August 23, 2011, 08:00:53 PM |
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It is live. Follow them on twitter and you can may get an invitation code
If you need an invite, it is not live. You are right, it depends on the definition.. It's launched on beta, invites only to test it properly and make sure it is robust. |
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August 23, 2011, 09:29:49 PM |
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Pattaya!!!  So a city known for old men on vacation having sex with young girls/boys and another city known for weed. That is really setting a high standard for bitcoin convention places. That just strikes me as sad. What group of people would decide those are the best two places to hold conferences? What does that say about them and the people they are hoping to attend via those city attractions? |
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August 23, 2011, 09:38:14 PM |
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Pattaya!!! So a city known for old men on vacation having sex with young girls/boys and another city known for weed. That is really setting a high standard for bitcoin convention places. That just strikes me as sad. What group of people would decide those are the best two places to hold conferences? What does that say about them and the people they are hoping to attend via those city attractions? Be Sad  Would be happy with many cities in Thailand. Cheap golf. Great food. Friendly people.Great beaches. Not everyones mind is in the sex gutter. |
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August 23, 2011, 09:41:20 PM |
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That just strikes me as sad. What group of people would decide those are the best two places to hold conferences?
What does that say about them and the people they are hoping to attend via those city attractions?
I think it says something about some people's (nationalities?) associations. Us europeans are quite used to going to Amsterdam for conferences. Last one I attended there was OSiM - Open Source in Mobile. (Thailand I've never been to, but in my local country Pattaya is referred to as the biggest tourist centre and lists lots of family activites) |
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August 23, 2011, 09:54:08 PM |
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That just strikes me as sad. What group of people would decide those are the best two places to hold conferences?
What does that say about them and the people they are hoping to attend via those city attractions?
I think it says something about some people's (nationalities?) associations. Us europeans are quite used to going to Amsterdam for conferences. Last one I attended there was OSiM - Open Source in Mobile. (Thailand I've never been to, but in my local country Pattaya is referred to as the biggest tourist centre and lists lots of family activites) Ok. I see your point and the previous poster. It is a major city with the right infrastructure to support such a convention easily. It does have things to do and see that are not drug and sex related. but, lol.. whatever. I can just picture the conversation that happened when choosing them. Amsterdam.. the double play city. |
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August 24, 2011, 12:10:36 AM |
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I don't know how an internet currency is supposed to work on a cruise liner with little to no internet connectivity. Good luck with that!
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August 24, 2011, 12:36:01 AM |
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How often do you get the chance to work on a potentially world-changing project?
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August 24, 2011, 02:21:27 AM |
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Gavin, Is there no youtube clip of your conference contribution? Did anyone post that? |
Any significantly advanced cryptocurrency is indistinguishable from Ponzi Tulips.
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August 24, 2011, 02:50:18 AM |
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I don't know how an internet currency is supposed to work on a cruise liner with little to no internet connectivity. Good luck with that!
Cruises have satellite internet spread out via wifi to passengers. |
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August 24, 2011, 03:03:17 AM |
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I don't know how an internet currency is supposed to work on a cruise liner with little to no internet connectivity. Good luck with that!
Cruises have satellite internet spread out via wifi to passengers. But they overcharge for the access, or so I've heard. It will be an excellent test of bitcoin's ability to work in limited connectivity areas, if anything. |
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August 24, 2011, 03:05:44 AM |
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I don't know how an internet currency is supposed to work on a cruise liner with little to no internet connectivity. Good luck with that!
Cruises have satellite internet spread out via wifi to passengers. Access can be expensive if you're doing anything more than just checking your email. You definitely wouldn't want to try to stream live from onboard via either your phone or your laptop - the charges would be horrific. |
All I can say is that this is Bitcoin. I don't believe it until I see six confirmations.
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August 24, 2011, 03:08:35 AM |
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I don't know how an internet currency is supposed to work on a cruise liner with little to no internet connectivity. Good luck with that!
Cruises have satellite internet spread out via wifi to passengers. But they overcharge for the access, or so I've heard. It will be an excellent test of bitcoin's ability to work in limited connectivity areas, if anything. I did a quick google search on the costs of internet access on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean and I did not like what I saw. Think pay by the minute ranging from .35 cents and up... more like up... I never really thought about the cost but just doing an hour's worth of work on the boat could cost 30 dollars. ow. |
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August 24, 2011, 03:27:59 AM |
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I don't know how an internet currency is supposed to work on a cruise liner with little to no internet connectivity. Good luck with that!
Cruises have satellite internet spread out via wifi to passengers. But they overcharge for the access, or so I've heard. It will be an excellent test of bitcoin's ability to work in limited connectivity areas, if anything. I did a quick google search on the costs of internet access on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean and I did not like what I saw. Think pay by the minute ranging from .35 cents and up... more like up... I never really thought about the cost but just doing an hour's worth of work on the boat could cost 30 dollars. ow. And the answer is: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=%22portable+satellite%22+internet+%22cruise+ship%22 |
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