[Opensim-users] Bitcoin [was Re: Opensim-users Digest, Vol 51, Issue 3]

[Sarge Misfit]

I've always looked at each grid's currency to be similar to RL
currency in that the currency has different values according to which
nation you are in. As far as I know, each nation's currency is
measured against the US dollar. In each grid, the value of the grid's
currency is measured against the US dollar. In RL, you can go to a
currency exchange to change your funds to whatever currency you need.
In the metaverse, you can get the local currency through PayPal or
credit card.

I've never used BitCoin. I've checked them out in the past, before
getting into the metaverse, and I don't like the lack of information
regarding the security of my transactions. I've not had an opportunity
to check out Virwox.

In SL I use lindies, in InWorldz I use izzies and my grid will use
creds. I don't mind using one type on one grid another on a different
grid. It makes each one a bit more unique.

On 11/6/11, Fleep Tuque <fleep513 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Let's keep the discussion friendly and respectful of differing opinions so
> we can all learn more about Bitcoin and alternatives without resorting to
> personal attacks. Also keep in mind some folks don't speak English as a
> first language which can complicate but also enrich the conversation.
> . . .
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> For my part, I'm also quite skeptical of Bitcoin (and most online monetary
> systems for that matter) but I'm interested in hearing what others think.
>  It's a good point that some of our experiences with Linden Lab and other
> "banks" involved with Second Life have taught us  valuable lessons.  Anyone
> remember GOM and Ginko?
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> Having said that, I find Bitcoin's distributed and decentralized philosophy
> both interesting and worrisome.  Lack of centralization sounds like a good
> thing, but lack of accountability not so much.
>
> - Chris/Fleep
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> Chris M. Collins (SL: Fleep Tuque)
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> University of Cincinnati
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> On Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 5:23 AM, Morgan Leigh <morgan at wirejunkie.com> wrote:
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>> I am hoping your post was ironic. If it is, its funny. Otherwise you are
>> clearly not the kind of person Bitcoin is designed for. i.e. someone who
>> is capable of taking their destiny in their own hands.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Morgan Leigh
>> PhD Candidate
>> School of Sociology and Social Work
>> University of Tasmania
>>
>> On 6/11/2011 7:54 PM, DutchGlory wrote:
>> > i think bitcoin is THE WORST currency system there is...
>> > there's no security, no customer service, so if someone screws you
>> > over there's nothing you can do about is...
>> >
>> > and for "mining" (get bitcoins) you need CPU POWER..!!!!
>> > 5GHs Bitcoin mining rig <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nDTBN_cPs0>
>> >
>> >
>> > so if don' have the right stuff, don't waist your time.....
>> > no the safest currency for opensim basesd grids is "Open Metaverse
>> > Currency (OMC)" <https://www.virwox.com/omc-open-metaverse-currency.php>
>> > all transfers (are / have to be) authorized by virwox.com so save.
>> >
>> > so please no bitcoin in opensim, not untils there's a good system to
>> > control it,
>> > maybe even with some kind of TOS (terms of service). But for now
>> > exchange
>> > bitcoins bitcoins on virwox.com to get a fair price for it, and not
>> > getting screwed....
>> >
>> > *BE WARNED...!!*
>> >
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