Everyone else is giving me these bullshit replies that gold has no value other than the fact we say so. There are plenty of valid reasons why it's been the core of economies for a VERY long time. Yours is one of many.
Countries invaded each other for their gold.
I simply don't understand why a single Bitcoin would hold more value than something like that, other than "we say so". Because to me it looks like another technological toy that is bound to get replaced sooner than later. Only this one has value for some reason, so some folks got lucky and won the lottery (assuming it's not some impossible transaction trying to get hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin moulah transferred into your bank account...)
I didn't really think or look into it too much, but I'm not sure I understand this whole bitcoin thing. I understand the technology behind it is very valuable to banking institutions; but what makes the bitcoin itself be worth (more?) than an ounce of gold for example?
It's even worse if, according to this, it's hard to use your bitcoins. Is it the same dilemma as using gold? I imagine if walk into a store with a tiny nugget of gold, they won't go out of their way to bring a scale to weigh it/an expert to ensure it's the real thing. They'll probably send me to a store that will transform my nugget of gold into cold hard cash, that I can then use at the store.
Gold, however has an actual physical value and use, though. Bitcoins, from my understanding, are generated through raw processing power(?). You can track them down to the very moment of creation so there's no such thing as counterfeiting(?). For some reason not a lot of physical merchants actually seem to accept them, despite their worth, and I believe it's fairly easy for someone to get setup to accept transactions(?). Again, I haven't looked into it much, but I just don't get it why this sort of thing would hold that much value. Lots of question marks in there.
I was about to point this out as well. An extremely defined muscle appearance is usually due to water levels being low, no?
Don't bodybuilders go in strict low water intakes before shows for this exact reason? Not to say it's healthy, but it's definitely not because they "haven't been eating much." They'll go the scrawny path really fast. Remember 90% of bodybuilding is done in the kitchen, not the gym.
While you may be correct, your approach to convincing others is far too aggressive and makes it sound like your trying to shove your religion down my throat. Give us the facts, don't get angry, and let others form their own opinions.
This definition of "hacking" has always bugged the shit out of me. The act of hacking is a beautiful thing. Figuring out someone's password and proclaiming you "hacked" them is fucking disgraceful.
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Everyone else is giving me these bullshit replies that gold has no value other than the fact we say so.
There are plenty of valid reasons why it's been the core of economies for a VERY long time. Yours is one of many.
Countries invaded each other for their gold.
I simply don't understand why a single Bitcoin would hold more value than something like that, other than "we say so". Because to me it looks like another technological toy that is bound to get replaced sooner than later. Only this one has value for some reason, so some folks got lucky and won the lottery (assuming it's not some impossible transaction trying to get hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin moulah transferred into your bank account...)
So it's like a sadistic game of chicken with your money? No wait. OTHER people's money?
Holy shit.
I didn't really think or look into it too much, but I'm not sure I understand this whole bitcoin thing.
I understand the technology behind it is very valuable to banking institutions; but what makes the bitcoin itself be worth (more?) than an ounce of gold for example?
It's even worse if, according to this, it's hard to use your bitcoins. Is it the same dilemma as using gold? I imagine if walk into a store with a tiny nugget of gold, they won't go out of their way to bring a scale to weigh it/an expert to ensure it's the real thing. They'll probably send me to a store that will transform my nugget of gold into cold hard cash, that I can then use at the store.
Gold, however has an actual physical value and use, though. Bitcoins, from my understanding, are generated through raw processing power(?). You can track them down to the very moment of creation so there's no such thing as counterfeiting(?). For some reason not a lot of physical merchants actually seem to accept them, despite their worth, and I believe it's fairly easy for someone to get setup to accept transactions(?). Again, I haven't looked into it much, but I just don't get it why this sort of thing would hold that much value. Lots of question marks in there.
The odds of this thing hitting a star are nonexistent. Of hitting a planet is that divided by a few thousand.
I'd be careful with trying to divide 0 my friend...
Nevermind that, would the stuff even blend?
What else would I be using?
The mice are bound to take over.
I was about to point this out as well.
An extremely defined muscle appearance is usually due to water levels being low, no?
Don't bodybuilders go in strict low water intakes before shows for this exact reason? Not to say it's healthy, but it's definitely not because they "haven't been eating much." They'll go the scrawny path really fast. Remember 90% of bodybuilding is done in the kitchen, not the gym.
God have mercy on your soul.
He sure was cruisin' for a bruisin'
Reminds me of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Why should not every company in Wisconsin demand a tax break of a similar magnitude, under threat of moving to another state?
For the same reason you can't just go out and bluff yourself out of every poker hand.
A lot of companies can't just uproot and move.
Well, I was thinking about my comment, and I agree it's full of shit.
Except for that last part..
Right.
People are acting like Google needs us at this point.
Something seriously huge would have to happen for Google to just go away.
But hey I'm young and stupid and I'm sure the same has been said about other corporations in the past, amirite?
Led Zep I through IV + Houses of the Holy = Equally Amazing In Their Own Way
Oh, and John Paul Jones is a God.
...from the internet, and acts on it?
These lists are *opinions* at best. Disappointment should be at yourself for even taking these seriously.
What a waste of an article.
Did you just downplay Stairway to Heaven?
Dude.
While you may be correct, your approach to convincing others is far too aggressive and makes it sound like your trying to shove your religion down my throat.
Give us the facts, don't get angry, and let others form their own opinions.
This definition of "hacking" has always bugged the shit out of me.
The act of hacking is a beautiful thing. Figuring out someone's password and proclaiming you "hacked" them is fucking disgraceful.
"Hold my beer, watch this!"
Your idea is awesome.
On a practical basis however, it sounds like a cluster-fuck. Just think about that for a little while.
I get to have a jake brake on my car?!?! :(
Maybe I just don't understand engines well enough
You set up snipers in strategic locations across town to cover every and all traffic sign; and you shoot the fucker who dares get even close to it.
And what kind of experience would you look for in a candidate to manage a $180M telescope? Some who just graduated high school?
Well, no. At least a bachelors in fine arts.
How would we get all this entertaining news otherwise?