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February 20, 2015, 03:33:16 AM |
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I was disappointed with the episode. I was hoping that they would go further with explaining Bitcoin to the laymen masses.
Didn't talk about using the blockchain/ledger system for non-currency use. Didn't talk about halving processes or deflation. Didn't talk about cryptographic security.
The average person watching this episode will walk away and say "whatever".
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February 20, 2015, 03:36:32 AM |
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Senator Joe Machin was the only FUDster I saw. Of course he basically admitted he didn't have a clue yet wants to ban bitcoin anyway. That is the type of people who pass for government officials these days. Other than that, I thought it was fairly neutral. Good Job CNN.
Yes. People fear what they don't understand. He also stated: 1) it can be improved with government over site 2) The Fed should be the overseer The .gov has a stellar record with currency. I can't wait until these old politicians are extinct.
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February 20, 2015, 03:38:28 AM |
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I was disappointed with the episode. I was hoping that they would go further with explaining Bitcoin to the laymen masses.
Didn't talk about using the blockchain/ledger system for non-currency use. Didn't talk about halving processes or deflation. Didn't talk about cryptographic security.
The average person watching this episode will walk away and say "whatever".
Wasn't the show about living on bitcoin only? Or was it a documentary of learn everything about bitcoin?
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February 20, 2015, 03:39:41 AM |
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Any got a link to this or record and upload?
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February 20, 2015, 03:42:02 AM |
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Didn't talk about using the blockchain/ledger system for non-currency use. Didn't talk about halving processes or deflation. Didn't talk about cryptographic security.
The average person watching this episode will walk away and say "whatever".
There's an inverse relationship between the use of Blockchain technology for something other than cryptocurrency, and the price of cryptocurrency. At the time this show was filmed Bitcoin was still worth enough to overshadow anything other than "It's money! Use it like money! You don't accept it? You don't get my money!" The average person doesn't care about your three "Didn't(s)" mentioned above. They care about using it as money. An hour long program on CNN about using Bitcoin? I think it did the best it could while remaining objective. If it delved into anything beyond the money aspect too much, people would watch this episode and walk away and say "what?" CNN. Average at best.
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mercistheman
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February 20, 2015, 03:42:38 AM |
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For those that missed it... it's on again at midnight
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February 20, 2015, 03:46:00 AM |
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10 minute clip? Thought it was some special feature, meh
It was an hour long show, interspersed with a good amount of commercials. I scanned a few of the QR codes when they were flashed across the screen for fun. +1 i LOL'ed
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CtrlAltBernanke420
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February 20, 2015, 03:47:21 AM |
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Senator Joe Machin was the only FUDster I saw. Of course he basically admitted he didn't have a clue yet wants to ban bitcoin anyway. That is the type of people who pass for government officials these days. Other than that, I thought it was fairly neutral. Good Job CNN.
Yes. People fear what they don't understand. He also stated: 1) it can be improved with government over site 2) The Fed should be the overseer The .gov has a stellar record with currency. I can't wait until these old politicians are extinct. +1 to you also..
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AgentofCoin
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February 20, 2015, 03:53:10 AM |
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I was disappointed with the episode. I was hoping that they would go further with explaining Bitcoin to the laymen masses.
Didn't talk about using the blockchain/ledger system for non-currency use. Didn't talk about halving processes or deflation. Didn't talk about cryptographic security.
The average person watching this episode will walk away and say "whatever".
Wasn't the show about living on bitcoin only? Or was it a documentary of learn everything about bitcoin? Lol. they did a pretty good job explaining the Tor Network. What does Tor, Mt.Gox, or Silkroad have to do with living on bitcoin then? Average Joe - "Oh boy after I buy my $25 worth of coffee, Im gonna go on silkroad and hire me a hitman, with my bitcoin today".
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February 20, 2015, 03:55:04 AM |
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I enjoyed watching it, got to get some of the family to watch it and saves me from keep trying to explain things to them. lol
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Donate BTC:15YMgV1nb97bpRqBT7CEf6ryo37gqeeRpL
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coinminercom
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February 20, 2015, 04:03:30 AM |
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We enjoyed having Morgan at our mine for this episode! They did a great job and kept it right on point. No complaints!
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sobitcoin (OP)
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February 20, 2015, 05:04:55 AM |
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For those that missed it... it's on again at midnight
As in 10:00 pm EST? or when??? ahhhh
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Making money since I was in the womb! @emc2whale
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February 20, 2015, 05:06:36 AM |
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tss
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February 20, 2015, 08:14:59 AM |
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Any got a link to this or record and upload?
yes please.. someone torrent or mega.co.nz it please. not everyone has access to cnn.. at least not right now :-)
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avw1982
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February 20, 2015, 08:20:58 AM |
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Thanks for sharing. Interesting.
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zetaray
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February 20, 2015, 09:46:28 AM |
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It did not say much about the bitcoin technology. At least it is not negative, so people who watched it will not be scared away. We need more coverage on bitcoin on CNN and Bloomberg like this one.
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February 20, 2015, 10:52:38 AM |
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I think Morgan did a great job. Not too technical, entertaining and without any extra unnecessary drama. For someone not familiar with btc, it was educational too - at least on a basic level. I guess that's good approach.
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February 20, 2015, 10:55:56 AM |
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CNN seems to supporting bitcoin for now...of course which is a good thing..More please
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February 20, 2015, 02:15:02 PM |
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I missed it on tv. I hope they will upload it on their youtube channel very soon.
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February 20, 2015, 02:17:56 PM |
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Any new link? Or should this thread be renamed You could have watched Bitcoin on CNN.
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