Oddbean new post about login | logout The general stereotype is that bitcoiners are not the kind of people who would be sympathetic to your cause. I'm happy to see the support you've gotten here despite that stereotype. I think showing the world that these freedom tools work better even with a smaller reach is better for your advocacy and better for bitcoin in the long run. I hope whatever you decide works for you, but I think we both know what is the right answer.
Funny enough, the earliest adopters of bitcoin were women who used it for charity. Fr33 Aid was one of and then a fundraiser for Thanksgiving Baskets was another. OGs, Early Adopters, and Enthusiasts were ALL generous and caring else you'd not know of bitcoin. It wasn't until after Ross's arrest and the 🌙 seekers jumped in followed by the Maxi Hodler that the ethos changed.
What stereotype is that exactly? I think bitcoiners are very aware and supportive of people pushing back against evil "elites" and the destruction they leave in their wake.
The stereotype is that we are all deeply selfish psycopaths. The news is full of stories about our psychological profile and how we only care about getting ourselves rich at the expense of the planet and every other person on it. Comical to us but I know nocoiners who believe it. Some of us are like that, and all people have faults. But most bitcoiners are caring regular people.
It’s seen as criminal money. Example about how this conversation crosses over into my work. I have arguments against this. https://www.wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-crypto-online-child-sexual-abuse/
How would you answer ?
The classic, criminals use money. Far more crime committed with USD. I bet they breathe air and drink water too.