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

[Ric Moore]

On 11/06/2011 07:26 AM, Fleep Tuque 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.
> . . .
>
> 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?
>
> 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.

...and, in the long run, if one gets robbed, then the effort were best 
directed to other pursuits in the first place. OpenSim would be well 
advised to steer clear of this one. One good lawyer would own this 
place. And, all of those originally in favor of it would scatter like 
chickens. Ric


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"There are two Great Sins in the world...
..the Sin of Ignorance, and the Sin of Stupidity.
Only the former may be overcome." R.I.P. Dad.
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