EUROPEAN BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2011, PRAGUE NOV 25-27 - page 19.

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Quote from: Piper67 on August 30, 2011, 11:25:47 AM

Hey Mitch:

Here's a suggestion for the conference. Find Bitcoin detractors and let them debate the issues with members of the Bitcoin community. Find an economist who thinks Bitcoin is a pyramid scheme, give him a platform to expose his ideas, then have him debate them in the open with someone from the Bitcoin camp. Find a tech guy who thinks he may have detected a problem with the code and let him debate Gavin or Jeff. Find someone who believes the current monetary system is just fine, and that centralisation is crucial to a currency... you get the gist.

We need to open this discussion a bit. The rest of the world sees Bitcoin as a hobby, largely because the Bitcoin community is closed and has a definite proselytising slant to it. A sophisticated, high level argument will only benefit us in the end.

Cheers,

+1

forbun

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I'll also consider attending, but only if I can pay in Bitcoins.

evoorhees

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Democracy is the original 51% attack

I did just check the conference website, and it indicates that attendees can pay either with bitcoins or wire transfer. So it seems they do intend to accept bitcoins, but perhaps the method is not yet determined.

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Quote from: evoorhees on August 30, 2011, 09:59:15 PM

But, the price... the organizers will accept payment in Bitcoin, right?

I did email Mitch. It is important for the bitcoin economy to have all payments made in bitcoins for this event. If not now, when??

An attendee goes on the exchange and buys bitcoins. Those get paid to the conference, the conference sells them back into circulation on the exchange, for the next person to buy them. The conference then has Euros to pay the hotel and the necessary expenses.

If you've been waiting for more trading volume in BTC/EUR, this is your chance to make it happen!

evoorhees

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Quote from: worldly on August 30, 2011, 10:49:00 AM

Price
310 Euro

This looks amazing and very professional.

But, the price... the organizers will accept payment in Bitcoin, right? Speak with Steve and Tony at Bit-pay.com for an easy solution.

Otoh

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25th Nov, new moon - good choice for starting a new venture, 4th partial solar eclipse of a series - hopefully helps in eclipsing the NY bitcon pump & dump fiasco, black Friday sales in the US if I'm not mistaken - Apple's yearly discount window - all in all = good vibes, I hope to be there

& agreed with above post, why not also list conf 3 day passes for those who prefer to make their own accom arrangemnts (no star to 5 star, or like me with www.airbnb.com - late Nov isn't peak seasson)

Sergey (imcex.com)

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Would like to go and possibly participate in some way.

comboy

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I'm in.

I'd love to see lower price where somebody takes care about accomodation himself.

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Quote from: BlockHash on August 30, 2011, 12:54:12 PM

Quote from: Colargol on August 30, 2011, 12:50:23 PM

Quote from: BlockHash on August 30, 2011, 11:24:39 AM

THIS is the conference that will actually have some groundbreaking announcements...

Careful now... Wink

OT:
Btw, I've always been curious why Ron Paul has a pancake on his head.

The better question is why Ron Paul wouldn't have a pancake on his head? Wink

Good point!

He's got my vote. ( although it might be more helpful if I was an American. )

But getting back on topic:

I suggest, if it hasn't been already.

Video the event, or the major talks. Live streaming and for video to be viewed later.
Check your equipment and have backups, especially the sound equipment.
Have one or more microphones in the audience so we can hear the questions and not just the answers.

Thanks.

Vladimir

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Great idea! Will try to attend if possible. Could even consider to present something about my mining experiences, if there is any interest. Not that I am big on public speaking, but hey, there is always the first time.

Grouver (BtcBalance)

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Cool stuff.
Might go if stuff allows me to.

greyhawk

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Quote from: worldly on August 30, 2011, 10:49:00 AM

My name is Mitchell Bourne, the Organiser.

Hmmm. Hey, Mitchell, are there going to be any accounts mysteriously hacked again?

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8264348/parting-prank-prompts-online-privacy-scandal

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Quote from: greyhawk on August 30, 2011, 01:23:27 PM

Quote from: BlockHash on August 30, 2011, 01:13:57 PM

Quote from: Elwar on August 30, 2011, 01:12:13 PM

They probably want it in Prague because of the prevalent sex trade..

http://www.rferl.org/content/article/1060878.html

sorry...I just could not help myself..

Prague has actually taken significant steps at curbing the trade of children and adults into sex trafficking, according to UNESCO.

Unlike other places that shall remain nameless *cough* Pattaya *cough*

Yeah, well it doesn't really seem to work to well.

This is what ECPAT International has to say on the Prague situation:

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The prostitution of children in the Czech Republic in general has reportedly decreased in the last few years, partly due to the
strengthening of the social security system and protection measures. The problem appears to be more evident now and is
concentrated in Prague, where the situation remains, particularly in and around railway stations

That's very unfortunate to hear. I was under the impression that they were making great strides in cleaning up this problem in Prague. At the very least, it seems they are headed in the right direction and hopefully they can curb this practice completely in the near future.

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Quote from: BlockHash on August 30, 2011, 01:13:57 PM

Quote from: Elwar on August 30, 2011, 01:12:13 PM

They probably want it in Prague because of the prevalent sex trade..

http://www.rferl.org/content/article/1060878.html

sorry...I just could not help myself..

Prague has actually taken significant steps at curbing the trade of children and adults into sex trafficking, according to UNESCO.

Unlike other places that shall remain nameless *cough* Pattaya *cough*

Yeah, well it doesn't really seem to work to well.

This is what ECPAT International has to say on the Prague situation:

Quote

The prostitution of children in the Czech Republic in general has reportedly decreased in the last few years, partly due to the
strengthening of the social security system and protection measures. The problem appears to be more evident now and is
concentrated in Prague, where the situation remains, particularly in and around railway stations

BlockHash

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Quote from: Elwar on August 30, 2011, 01:12:13 PM

They probably want it in Prague because of the prevalent sex trade..

http://www.rferl.org/content/article/1060878.html

sorry...I just could not help myself..

Prague has actually taken significant steps at curbing the trade of children and adults into sex trafficking, according to UNESCO.

Unlike other places that shall remain nameless *cough* Pattaya *cough*

Elwar

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Viva Ut Vivas

They probably want it in Prague because of the prevalent sex trade..

http://www.rferl.org/content/article/1060878.html

sorry...I just could not help myself..

Gerken

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Awesome, its cool to see someone put some effort into a real convention. Props to you.

BlockHash

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Quote from: Colargol on August 30, 2011, 12:50:23 PM

Quote from: BlockHash on August 30, 2011, 11:24:39 AM

THIS is the conference that will actually have some groundbreaking announcements...

Careful now... Wink

OT:
Btw, I've always been curious why Ron Paul has a pancake on his head.

The better question is why Ron Paul wouldn't have a pancake on his head? Wink

I actually just like the art and the pancake is just random that it makes it hilarious, plus I love Ron Paul. I'm sorry, I'm odd.

Colargol

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Quote from: BlockHash on August 30, 2011, 11:24:39 AM

THIS is the conference that will actually have some groundbreaking announcements...

Careful now... Wink

OT:
Btw, I've always been curious why Ron Paul has a pancake on his head.

BitSense Informatics

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Watching this as well.

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