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Topic: [ANN] Donate to Wikipedia with Bitcoin - page 4. (Read 6423 times)

hero member
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November 29, 2012, 01:06:04 PM
#18
I don't call it dogma, I call it boycott and yes I will boycott as much as I can those who don't accept my bitcoins.

If you honestly don't use/read/consult wikipedia ever as part of your boycott, then you are totally in the clear and my argument doesn't really apply to you.

And it ain't trollin' if dem facts be true. Fact 1: You claim to want to donate to wikipedia with BTC. Fact 2: You have a way to do so. Cheesy Cheesy
legendary
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If you want to walk on water, get out of the boat
November 29, 2012, 12:47:30 PM
#17
No thanks.

They don't really need donations if they don't accept bitcoin

and mccorvic, 0/10 trolling.
legendary
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November 29, 2012, 12:41:06 PM
#16
All these people who claim they refuse to donate until Wikipedia immediatly accepts their dogmatic terms for donation are giving BTC a bad name and reinforces the stereotype that BTC is more a religion than anything else.  Look, you have been given a way to use BTC to support an important organization. Put your money where your mouth is or just admit that you're really just pushing dogma.

I don't call it dogma, I call it boycott and yes I will boycott as much as I can those who don't accept my bitcoins.
hero member
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November 29, 2012, 12:09:24 PM
#15
I donated .8 BTC (not a lot, but if a respectable amount of my entire BTC holding)

While it would be nice if Wiki accepted BTC straight up it is also important to support Wikipedia itself.  

All these people who claim they refuse to donate until Wikipedia immediatly accepts their dogmatic terms for donation are giving BTC a bad name and reinforces the stereotype that BTC is more a religion than anything else.  Look, you have been given a way to use BTC to support an important organization. Put your money where your mouth is or just admit that you're really just pushing dogma.
legendary
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November 29, 2012, 12:04:43 PM
#14
Donated 1$ to express my interest.

Real donations to come as soon as they officially accept Bitcoin.
legendary
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November 29, 2012, 12:00:00 PM
#13
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/06/29/wikipedia-accepts-enemies-of-the-internet-currencies/

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Why does the Wikimedia Foundation not currently accept Bitcoin? The Wikimedia Foundation, as a donor-driven organization, has a fiduciary duty to be responsible and prudent with its money. This has been interpreted to mean that we do not accept ‘artificial’ currencies – that is, those not backed by the full faith and credit of an issuing government. We do, however, strive to provide as many methods of donating as possible and continue to monitor Bitcoin with interest and may revisit this position should circumstances change.
hero member
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November 29, 2012, 11:58:42 AM
#12
I think you should hold all the money donated for a month or so and show Wikipedia how much they are missing out. Only pay if the officially setup their own account, otherwise refund everyone and the end.
legendary
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English <-> Portuguese translations
November 29, 2012, 11:40:47 AM
#11
Thanks for the initiative but I won't donate until THEY ask for bitcoin donation.

+1,000,000,000,000,000
legendary
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November 29, 2012, 11:37:54 AM
#10
Thanks for the initiative but I won't donate until THEY ask for bitcoin donation.
hero member
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November 29, 2012, 11:34:00 AM
#9
Wiki is a worthwhile cause. But I would prefer to get them to accept bitcoin on their own.

Yep, we will get there.  Big companies like this need to take baby steps.
hero member
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November 29, 2012, 11:33:44 AM
#8
Or they should advertise this.. That people can donate with bitcoins through bitpay.
legendary
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The revolution will be monetized!
November 29, 2012, 11:32:59 AM
#7
I don't approve this. Just my opinion...
Wiki is a worthwhile cause. But I would prefer to get them to accept bitcoin on their own.
legendary
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November 29, 2012, 11:28:14 AM
#6
I don't approve this. Just my opinion...
hero member
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Manateeeeeeees
November 29, 2012, 11:25:44 AM
#5
Donated!  It totally seems to work!
newbie
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November 29, 2012, 11:24:26 AM
#4
Took them long enough NOW DONATE UNTIL IT HURTS, bitcheZ!  Grin Cool
This isn't Wikipedia's official action.
hero member
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November 29, 2012, 11:24:19 AM
#3
Took them long enough

Who "them"? Wikipedia? I doubt they know about this.
hero member
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Portland Bitcoin Group Organizer
November 29, 2012, 11:21:38 AM
#2
This is great news. Good for you!
hero member
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November 29, 2012, 11:18:38 AM
#1
Anyone with bitcoins can now donate to Wikipedia with bitcoin!

http://blog.bitpay.com/2012/11/donate-to-wikipedia-with-bitcoin.html

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In order to support Wikipedia and provide the Bitcoin community a way to express themselves, BitPay has setup a merchant account that will accept and forward donations to Wikipedia on behalf of the Bitcoin community. BitPay will automatically convert these into US dollars and deposit US dollars into Wikipedia’s bank account every day.  BitPay will offer this service at no charge to the donors or to Wikipedia.
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