The only way to do it is to start ourselves. If no one believes or clicks this kind of news, then they'll just reduce this kind of articles because media is all about the clicks and everyone loves a shocking news or a negative news which a lot of people clicks.
But let me be honest, this are just pipe dreams. A lot of people just doesn't care much about the news medias is throwing at them. As long as they are entertained, then a lot of people will click even if it there's little to no truth in it. That's the reason why I stop believing it and just use it as some sort of a signal.
Topic: Change mainstream media's perception on "Bitcoin being used by thieves" (Read 565 times)
February 02, 2020, 09:52:23 PM
February 02, 2020, 01:03:09 PM
By statistical comparison, much more fiat currency than the cryptocurrency is still used for illicit purposes. So that argument can be used to counterbalance such arguments.
February 02, 2020, 12:51:46 PM
I don't watch the TV, so I don't hear any of that. People are very different, and unless we are influential people that can appear on the media with opposite claims, I don't think we can change much. At the same time, we can try to change the opinions of the people around us. I am a part-time teacher, and I've mentioned Bitcoin to students during the lessons as well as tried to tell them a bit about it. I am teaching literature, but when we had a lesson on cryptography because of reading E. Poe's "The Gold-Bug", I told students about cryptocurrencies. These kinds of small mentions might bring big changes eventually.
why not ? we can always change the way they think if we try too . like you are a teacher and you taught crypto , that is good but you arent force to do it arent you . but you are only being paid to teach while crypto is already a subject on that school . when it comes to bad news , not only on t.v but you can also read them on the internet , social medias etc . infact its rare to see cryto being aired on t.v compare to online because its free . fake news is also easy to spread then .
February 02, 2020, 11:29:36 AM
The best we can do is to give it time to prove them wrong, they will face reality. The piece of eight, considered as the currency used by maritime piracy, was finally used internationally by colonies. If I'm correct even the US dollar comes from it, hence the name 'dollar'.
In the beginning, they said Btc is a gadget but now it can challenge institutions they started to see it differently. A problem is Bitcoin is misunderstood from the mass, but it can change the whole economy, it's only a matter to change the mentalities. People believe in capitalism, Bitcoin can make them believe in humanity.
From "In God, we trust" they will change to "In code, we trust" and the media outlet will follow the trend.
In the beginning, they said Btc is a gadget but now it can challenge institutions they started to see it differently. A problem is Bitcoin is misunderstood from the mass, but it can change the whole economy, it's only a matter to change the mentalities. People believe in capitalism, Bitcoin can make them believe in humanity.
From "In God, we trust" they will change to "In code, we trust" and the media outlet will follow the trend.
Yes, at the very least the $ comes from the s in PS (from Pesos), and lets not forget those coins were made of actual precious metals (ie. Gold). It probably didn't help that the "golden" age of piracy coincided with the peak of the Spanish empire, looting the Americas and establishing colonies worldwide, until they were eclipsed by the British.
Piece of eight was an interesting name used by English speakers, that's not its name in Spanish.
If anything the USD should be the current preferred money by criminals, since its more or less accepted anywhere, and the farther you use it from the USA (as in diplomatic relations, not physical distance) the less checks origin of funds will have.
I agree with "In code with trust". The USD has that God phrase, however the few humans that control can destroy it. As long as they keep that power, they will keep everyone hostage. Its like they using God as scapegoat for any of their wrongdoings.
Alternative is that longer phrase in that bitcoin 3d rendering: "In cryptography we trust". Well officially the word should be "Trustless" but that needs explaining. "Its a coin that no gov, bank, group or individual can destroy, get it?"
February 02, 2020, 10:39:26 AM
I keep seeing the news that "Bitcoin is used for drugs", "Bitcoin is primarily used by thieves" pretty much every other day. The well informed people know that it isnt true but the mainstream media's perception stays the same. How do we change it and can we?
I don't watch the TV, so I don't hear any of that. People are very different, and unless we are influential people that can appear on the media with opposite claims, I don't think we can change much. At the same time, we can try to change the opinions of the people around us. I am a part-time teacher, and I've mentioned Bitcoin to students during the lessons as well as tried to tell them a bit about it. I am teaching literature, but when we had a lesson on cryptography because of reading E. Poe's "The Gold-Bug", I told students about cryptocurrencies. These kinds of small mentions might bring big changes eventually. 
February 02, 2020, 08:59:27 AM
That's difficult to achieve. Mainstream media is too influential to oppose, and they can manipulate and filter out the news to only publicize those negative circumstances happening in Bitcoin network.
While it's not false, the way they convey such news only and disregard the advantages of Bitcoin is where it goes wrong. And the public, of course, would always almost believe in what they see on these media, unless they have the initiative to do the opposite.
It will require some time and effort to accomplish, predominant press can have a huge impact and change the attitude of others about bitcoin. Particularly these days that individuals get easily believe what they see without analyzing it's genuine purpose. It won't be simple they are playing a huge role and somehow ruin the notoriety of bitcoin on the eyes of peoples and now they are disparaging the abilities of bitcoin without knowing how it change the life of us into a better one. While it's not false, the way they convey such news only and disregard the advantages of Bitcoin is where it goes wrong. And the public, of course, would always almost believe in what they see on these media, unless they have the initiative to do the opposite.
February 02, 2020, 03:43:47 AM
That's difficult to achieve. Mainstream media is too influential to oppose, and they can manipulate and filter out the news to only publicize those negative circumstances happening in Bitcoin network.
While it's not false, the way they convey such news only and disregard the advantages of Bitcoin is where it goes wrong. And the public, of course, would always almost believe in what they see on these media, unless they have the initiative to do the opposite.
While it's not false, the way they convey such news only and disregard the advantages of Bitcoin is where it goes wrong. And the public, of course, would always almost believe in what they see on these media, unless they have the initiative to do the opposite.
One small way of spreading the benefits and advantages of using bitcoin or crypto is to share the benefits with your family, friends or colleagues that you are experiencing whenever you use crypto for online payment of your bills or paying merchants by crypto. Media is too powerful in instilling the mindset of those who don't know about crypto. So start influencing the mindset of those people who are close to you.
February 02, 2020, 03:38:45 AM
That's difficult to achieve. Mainstream media is too influential to oppose, and they can manipulate and filter out the news to only publicize those negative circumstances happening in Bitcoin network.
While it's not false, the way they convey such news only and disregard the advantages of Bitcoin is where it goes wrong. And the public, of course, would always almost believe in what they see on these media, unless they have the initiative to do the opposite.
While it's not false, the way they convey such news only and disregard the advantages of Bitcoin is where it goes wrong. And the public, of course, would always almost believe in what they see on these media, unless they have the initiative to do the opposite.
February 02, 2020, 03:27:31 AM
This is no longer important because btc has proven to be far useful technology than just a digital currency use to sponsor terrorist or as a ponzi scheme, any mainstream media still wrap around this perception does not want to admit the truth or fail to do research even as a media outlet,
Gone where the days when people pay attention to misguided news like this, nowadays, people are more wiser and knows how to seek for their own truth, the media don't have such influence on the minds of people anymore,
Despite some negative news btc keeps coming strong which is why the btc supports keeps increasing. Many mainstream media already changing their perception and i believe the rest will follow in due time.
Gone where the days when people pay attention to misguided news like this, nowadays, people are more wiser and knows how to seek for their own truth, the media don't have such influence on the minds of people anymore,
Despite some negative news btc keeps coming strong which is why the btc supports keeps increasing. Many mainstream media already changing their perception and i believe the rest will follow in due time.
February 01, 2020, 10:50:20 PM
I keep seeing the news that "Bitcoin is used for drugs", "Bitcoin is primarily used by thieves" pretty much every other day. The well informed people know that it isnt true but the mainstream media's perception stays the same. How do we change it and can we?
How could the so called "well informed" people know it isn't true? It indeed is true but it does not affect us. We all know, bitcoins are been used on a greater extend on most of the illegal platforms which includes deepweb/ darkweb. This is the most horrible side of the internet where all illegal activities like buying/selling drugs, weapons, hiring hackers/hitmans, etc are been provided in exchange with bitcoins. Why are bitcoins used there? Only because of the natural properties that bitcoins hold there are been used as a medium for payment onto those platforms. Bitcoins are untraceable which makes the illegal people make most use out of them. This should be stopped but the natural properties for bitcoins should never be dissipate.
February 01, 2020, 06:58:08 PM
I keep seeing the news that "Bitcoin is used for drugs", "Bitcoin is primarily used by thieves" pretty much every other day. The well informed people know that it isnt true but the mainstream media's perception stays the same. How do we change it and can we?
Of course. The easiest thing we do is to educate those closest to us, such as brother or sister, husband or wife, parents, friends, etc. This is more effective in straightening out inappropriate and overly generalized news. Even though there are other functions that are more useful if we can use them well. February 01, 2020, 12:03:47 PM
I keep seeing the news that "Bitcoin is used for drugs", "Bitcoin is primarily used by thieves" pretty much every other day. The well informed people know that it isnt true but the mainstream media's perception stays the same. How do we change it and can we?
Do we need to change it? I don't think so. You can compare with the utilization of money fiat, how much transaction who made for illegal transaction? Yeah there are a lot and it is commonly used.That we should change is our mindset to bitcoin, I mean there are a lot of people even its user who doesn't use bitcoin as payment system. They are more prefer to use bitcoin as an investment place only. Because if we use bitcoin as daily transaction and there are a lot of people too who used it as payment system then I believe the news will never come again. Many people there will see bitcoin as money fiat as they use it.
February 01, 2020, 10:49:34 AM
I keep seeing the news that "Bitcoin is used for drugs", "Bitcoin is primarily used by thieves" pretty much every other day. The well informed people know that it isnt true but the mainstream media's perception stays the same. How do we change it and can we?
In my country half of the mainstream media is owned by the government and the other half by the opposition. People in my country are aware that most information telecasted by the mainstream media is paid information. Hence they watch it but they never believe in it.
On the other hand social media spreads like wildfire, it is the best place to spread a genuine news as people to people voices are more heard. Therefore we should concentrate more on social media.
February 01, 2020, 08:19:01 AM
According to a recent Chainalysis report, only 0.08% of all received crypto was coming from darknet markets.
There is a discussion here, from which it is actually very easy to see how a so-called journalist who uses this kind of research for another public call of Bitcoin as a tool used by criminals. It's not really about the percentage, it could even be 0.01%, but it is important to display Bitcoin in the worst possible light whether it is illegal transactions or the destruction of the environment by mining.
Mainstream media is nothing but the tools of the richest people in the world who shape public opinion through it. The media will only change their perception if they receive orders from those who own them.
The trend of media conglomeration has been steady. In 1983, 50 corporations controlled most of the American media, including magazines, books, music, news feeds, newspapers, movies, radio and television. By 1992 that number had dropped by half. By 2000, six corporations had ownership of most media, and today five dominate the industry: Time Warner, Disney, Murdoch's News Corporation, Bertelsmann of Germany and Viacom. With markets branching rapidly into international territories, these few companies are increasingly responsible for deciding what information is shared around the world.
February 01, 2020, 08:10:29 AM
We can't, sadly.
Everyone has their own perception about certain things and there's nothing we could do about it.
Everyone has their own perception about certain things and there's nothing we could do about it.
why not ? you can change it if you will do something like forming a group and then make an advoacy spreading positive words around the web and also offline in regards to btc . in that way many people will believe that btc is not bad .
those people later on will know the truth and will only ignore negative speculations . sometimes media are only being paid to publish false news but we can also counter it by paying other media to publish only the truth
February 01, 2020, 07:48:26 AM
It's very difficult to influence media, specially mainstream media.
They really like to share bad news like that drug dealers paid for drugs with btc and of course people like to read such news.
We can't change bad news but can try to create and spread more good and positive news about crypto to the media.
In my country, Croatia we are lucky because recently Croatian Post, in cooperation with one private company, offered crypto exchange to their users in all main post offices in the country.
Such news have power to change public opinion about crypto and can influence media
We need more such news.
Media is actually responsible for spreading any kind of news. Media is most useful for the citizens of each country because they come to know about the ups and downs been faced in real life. Also not each of the news shared by media might be true but it has some weightage which makes people believe them. These news platforms also have a lot of traffic which means a lot of people might depend on media for their investments.They really like to share bad news like that drug dealers paid for drugs with btc and of course people like to read such news.
We can't change bad news but can try to create and spread more good and positive news about crypto to the media.
In my country, Croatia we are lucky because recently Croatian Post, in cooperation with one private company, offered crypto exchange to their users in all main post offices in the country.
Such news have power to change public opinion about crypto and can influence media
We need more such news.
Considering for the start of the bitcoin's career, we have seen that the media as well as the government are hardly in favor of bitcoins so they would never stop spreading the negativity about them globally. I am pleased to see that your country is spreading some positive news which should bring some positive revolution into the career of bitcoins and blockchain.
February 01, 2020, 07:46:07 AM
We can't, sadly.
Everyone has their own perception about certain things and there's nothing we could do about it.
Even outside crypto, there are contributions to a certain social groups and do you think you can trust those contributions?
I even remembered back in the day that Bitcoin was used by a marketer ( I don't really remember the specialization of that person) to make a ponzi scheme.
Bitcoin being used by criminals was my first thought before I started investing into it. Turns out I was wrong due to a friend of mine that proved me wrong.
Everyone has their own perception about certain things and there's nothing we could do about it.
Even outside crypto, there are contributions to a certain social groups and do you think you can trust those contributions?
I even remembered back in the day that Bitcoin was used by a marketer ( I don't really remember the specialization of that person) to make a ponzi scheme.
Bitcoin being used by criminals was my first thought before I started investing into it. Turns out I was wrong due to a friend of mine that proved me wrong.
February 01, 2020, 04:33:16 AM
Not every news about cryptocurrency published by mainstream media are negative. They also do informative piece such as this one https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/965220728755847168
The bigger issue here are the opinionated and self-proclaimed "crypto experts" hired or invited by mainstream media for interviews. They love publishing statements of guys like Peter who knows little about bitcoin.
The bigger issue here are the opinionated and self-proclaimed "crypto experts" hired or invited by mainstream media for interviews. They love publishing statements of guys like Peter who knows little about bitcoin.
2. Mainstream media love negative news, they know that they generate much more clicks than positive news.
Not exactly. It's the people who are consciously or subconsciously hooked to these negative news. The mainstream media knows it and they will keep feeding them those types of news. 
February 01, 2020, 02:50:57 AM
It's very difficult to influence media, specially mainstream media.
They really like to share bad news like that drug dealers paid for drugs with btc and of course people like to read such news.
We can't change bad news but can try to create and spread more good and positive news about crypto to the media.
In my country, Croatia we are lucky because recently Croatian Post, in cooperation with one private company, offered crypto exchange to their users in all main post offices in the country.
Such news have power to change public opinion about crypto and can influence media
We need more such news.
They really like to share bad news like that drug dealers paid for drugs with btc and of course people like to read such news.
We can't change bad news but can try to create and spread more good and positive news about crypto to the media.
In my country, Croatia we are lucky because recently Croatian Post, in cooperation with one private company, offered crypto exchange to their users in all main post offices in the country.
Such news have power to change public opinion about crypto and can influence media
We need more such news.
February 01, 2020, 02:49:31 AM
I keep seeing the news that "Bitcoin is used for drugs", "Bitcoin is primarily used by thieves" pretty much every other day. The well informed people know that it isnt true but the mainstream media's perception stays the same. How do we change it and can we?
Basically that's what the media can do. They can manipulate people's mindset by giving one-sided news and update to show that most cryptocurrency related issues are all about illegal activities, and we know that media can be controlled by the government themselves. If they really want to give bad image to bitcoin, they can easily do that using mass media. Although part of it was true and we can't deny that. Decentralized cryptocurrency such as bitcoin is common for illegal transactions just to avoid leaving traces. That's the negative side of bitcoin that we cannot erase. And I think that's also normal. Illegal transactions are also happening with the use of fiat.
The thing to change their perception towards bitcoin, is to give them awareness and knowledge that bitcoin isn't just about illegal things. We can also do that by using media, although there's a lack of support, media isn't just limited to tv or what, we can use our social media to educate and correct their wrong perceptions. We can do various ways to change their minds only if we're eager to do it.
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