not that i don't appreciate all the hard work you're putting in, but what incentive do i have not to mine at eligius' pool instead of yours? they charge no fees and also have merged mining...
That depends on your goals and desired output, m8.
Wait forever for payouts or get it much quicker and pay a fee?
Merged mining that is working and paying out right now or MM that is implemented but has no stats, no way to gauge what you are earning?
Ability to cash in NMC instantly right on the website verse wait to send it to namecoind(once it is even getting sent), then send it to exchange then deicde how to sell it?
To support a pool and operator who was one of the pioneers to try and save Namecoin? I am sure there are others, not to mention Luke-jr pointed out the most recent error that was patched.
Nice transaction history log showing all payouts, conversions, etc? Twisted has done some nice work on the stats at Elig and I like the function and uniqueness of the reporting graphs.
If it was me in your spot I'd have to flip a coin because I think both OPs are great supporters of the community. I am not however, and have hash power at both pools but wanted to answer your question. =)
Cheers
Let me repeat - i most definitely appreciate all the work he is doing and all the contribution to the community. it is a matter of preference for everyone and there are no entry/exit barriers, so people can mine anywhere they like.
that said, i would like to mention my preference:
Wait forever for payouts or get it much quicker and pay a fee? --i don't mind waiting about 24 hours if it saves me 10 coins out of every 100 i earn.
merged mining that is working and being paid out - at least one other pool is doing this for 0% fee (simplecoin) and slush is doing it for 2% fee in their score-based system.
ability to cash out NMC instantly -- again it is a matter of preference. currently he is charging 5% fee if i compare it with going rate at bitparking.com -- i'd rather take the pain and save that 5% for myself
pioneering and supporting the namecoin community is highly commendable, for sure. i just wanted to put everything is perspective. it's a completely open market and everyone can mine wherever they want. just my two cents (in whichever currency you prefer
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