Just as I commented in a thread some minutes ago,its really been a good 2019 thus far for the bitcoin community in terms of post quality,and if we keep moving at this pace it wouldn't be long before the shitposters actually find less of threads their knowledge would be able to comprehend effectively
I can assure you that the seeming improvement is not actually out of improvement in quality but the 2018 price dip has served as a deterrent to all and sundry who rushed into bitcointalk just to make overnight cool cash. The forum now is kept going by those who really are interested in cryptocurrency. Those who are developing themselves as the technology and the market develops. In my hub, we use to be over 40 persons. now you hardly can meet 10 persons. So it is expected that the post quality will be seen to be improving because mature members are the ones contributing. 
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Can we have more threads about the South American and African economies, and the use of crypto-currencies to help members who are in countries with oppressive regimes. I'd also be interested in more comments about the ways for people to help family members in such countries.
I'd love to hear more about these same things, but I'm going to tell you something. People from all over Asia and Africa are writing on this forum all the time, and they're mostly very generic statements and don't give the reader any clue as to how crypto is being used in any of those places. I was trying to figure out the extent to which bitcoin and Dash specifically were being used in Venezuela, where they're actually having a hyperinflation situation, and all I've ever seen were the news quotes from Hydrogen. All the comments added nothing to any of it.I'm from France but I'm a frequent traveler and decided recently that I'd take a look at the crypto scene in some of the countries I visit.
Hong Kong
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49229512
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49229575
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49229624
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49230275
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49241629
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49241656
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49241670
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49241702
NYC
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49423064
I'll keep doing that any chance I get but I agree it would be nice if people around the world shared their experiences.
About South America and Africa, I recently posted this in the WO thread (best thread for this kind of info if you ask me
)https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.48900780
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49464801
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.49464849
There are two kind of merit makers here,
1.Few pwoplw making really useful posts inwhat they are better at.
2.Some people used to make posts for the sake of getting merits,which maybe worthy to merit but I am not sure this is the intention of merit system being introduced
Merits needs to be awarded when its needed,no matter of who is that poster.
Misspelled Typo, will be less likely attractive to read. Anyway, there are many users that are always posting in this section knowing that many merit source are lurking and looking post to get send merit. This is why we can see many of users hanging around in this section. Obsession to get merits in inevitable. 1.Few pwoplw making really useful posts inwhat they are better at.
2.Some people used to make posts for the sake of getting merits,which maybe worthy to merit but I am not sure this is the intention of merit system being introduced
Merits needs to be awarded when its needed,no matter of who is that poster.
I wish we could get away from the obsession with merits. Most of the highly merited posts here are of little interest to me. I think the attitude, knowledge and contact of a poster is far more important than his merit awards. I don't understand why some posts are given merit, and I suspect that many don't understand some of my awards.
I don't really care if a poster wears socks with sandals, or can't use his little finger to control chopsticks. I do find it annoying if he wears his merits like a bling necklace.
Well there could be more reason other than that getting merit to brag about it. Some were just like to get merits in order to rank up and earn more in participating signature campaign. This is the very common reason why one always find a way to get merit. I did not say that I am not one of them but it looks like I am though. LOL I don't really care if a poster wears socks with sandals, or can't use his little finger to control chopsticks. I do find it annoying if he wears his merits like a bling necklace.
I wish we could get away from the obsession with merits. Most of the highly merited posts here are of little interest to me. I think the attitude, knowledge and contact of a poster is far more important than his merit awards. I don't understand why some posts are given merit, and I suspect that many don't understand some of my awards.
I don't really care if a poster wears socks with sandals, or can't use his little finger to control chopsticks. I do find it annoying if he wears his merits like a bling necklace.
There are two kind of merit makers here,I don't really care if a poster wears socks with sandals, or can't use his little finger to control chopsticks. I do find it annoying if he wears his merits like a bling necklace.
1.Few pwoplw making really useful posts inwhat they are better at.
2.Some people used to make posts for the sake of getting merits,which maybe worthy to merit but I am not sure this is the intention of merit system being introduced
Merits needs to be awarded when its needed,no matter of who is that poster.
Can we have more threads about the South American and African economies, and the use of crypto-currencies to help members who are in countries with oppressive regimes. I'd also be interested in more comments about the ways for people to help family members in such countries.
Its good to see topics/threads like this for us to know the real situation of cryptocurrency in every country most especially in a country where the government are too corrupt and the banking industry as well. There are some countries in Asia also that I want to know how cryptocurrency works on their place. Let's see if we can recruit more new members, and help them to avoid excessive bank charges taking money from payments destined to help family members.
Indeed, we should start helping our own family for them not to be taken advantage by the banks. I honestly started with this already, and luckily some of my family members are already showing some interest to adopt, maybe in the future they will come here so they can learn more. Banking system is really for their own interest, I'm glad that cryptocurrency is still alive to give us what we deserve. I wish we could get away from the obsession with merits. Most of the highly merited posts here are of little interest to me. I think the attitude, knowledge and contact of a poster is far more important than his merit awards. I don't understand why some posts are given merit, and I suspect that many don't understand some of my awards.
Yeah, I still see people who are keep on asking about this one and saw some comments who don't even qualified for a merit and yet they still receive it in anyway. Let's all help each other here without expecting anything in return, let's spread the real news and more people will benefit on that, don't focus too much on your merit. legendary
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I must say I am very moved by your interest in the oppression going on in developing countries where the leaders are getting fat of the masses especially in Nigeria where most of it citizens leaves in poverty and the government has refused to increase the minimum wage which is at the moment a minute $50 a month even with the treats by the Nigerian labour congress to go on strike if it's not increase to around $85 they government remains adamant a whole lot of oppression is going on in the country
There is a possible solution, lets vote out the current government in the person of Mr Buhari and vote in a man who has promise to regulate blockchain technology.I did a topic on politics and society boardt on this. Lets give him a chance. I know he isn't a saint but he's the best option right now. We can't afford to give another four year of our lives to the current government to continue ruling
I don't understand why some posts are given merit, and I suspect that many don't understand some of my awards.
Having excess smerit and emotions plays a big role in this.
I wish we could get away from the obsession with merits. Most of the highly merited posts here are of little interest to me. I think the attitude, knowledge and contact of a poster is far more important than his merit awards. I don't understand why some posts are given merit, and I suspect that many don't understand some of my awards.
I don't really care if a poster wears socks with sandals, or can't use his little finger to control chopsticks. I do find it annoying if he wears his merits like a bling necklace.
I don't really care if a poster wears socks with sandals, or can't use his little finger to control chopsticks. I do find it annoying if he wears his merits like a bling necklace.
Definitely spammers are loosing interest because of bearish cycle in the market ,merit system introduced has started showing its results ,new forum mates are concentrating on posting quality posts so that they can upgrade their rank .Further improvement on it is under process like ordering of topics according to the merits in a cycle of 24 hrs.
I'm having a major restructuring at the moment.
I've uninstalled the Blab merit source chat room due to lack of interest.
I've closed Ask-a-Legendary, and I'll continue that with the odd fake question by me when I feel like it.
I've closed registrations for Fit to Talk for the moment, but existing members are welcome, and encouraged to use it. I'll revamp the permissions, and I've added an image posting facility.
The MobileImg image hosting gallery is available for Fit to Talk members only.
Snow Eagles is still on hold, as is the ignore listing.
The Crypto Coin Tree investment project has it's own chat room, and is invitation only.
Fit to Talk is not suitable for integration with Bitcoin Talk, as too many of the rules are waived there. These include cross-language posting, and the use of Google translate. Members with weak English are encouraged to post on the English boards, and we will correct the English where possible. These practices would cause major problems if they were allowed in Bitcoin Talk.
I'll have another go at posting on my merit source blog soon, but at the moment I'm trying to associate a crypto-currency shop with the investment project.
I've uninstalled the Blab merit source chat room due to lack of interest.
I've closed Ask-a-Legendary, and I'll continue that with the odd fake question by me when I feel like it.
I've closed registrations for Fit to Talk for the moment, but existing members are welcome, and encouraged to use it. I'll revamp the permissions, and I've added an image posting facility.
The MobileImg image hosting gallery is available for Fit to Talk members only.
Snow Eagles is still on hold, as is the ignore listing.
The Crypto Coin Tree investment project has it's own chat room, and is invitation only.
Fit to Talk is not suitable for integration with Bitcoin Talk, as too many of the rules are waived there. These include cross-language posting, and the use of Google translate. Members with weak English are encouraged to post on the English boards, and we will correct the English where possible. These practices would cause major problems if they were allowed in Bitcoin Talk.
I'll have another go at posting on my merit source blog soon, but at the moment I'm trying to associate a crypto-currency shop with the investment project.
How about in asian countries would you mind to help also in conducting some research on how cryptocurrency could help?
I have read a post here somewhere that states most of the Asian people do not really know how to use English language and this is a complete barrier for the Asian people to join cryptocurrency. Even the local boards were not complete so it may not accommodate people whom now starts to join in cryptocurrency.
I just wonder how to help Asian people to enjoy this forum and cryptocurrency. Though OP you have started your FIT TO TALK ENGLISH FORUM that was so nice. Is it possible to integrate that here in this forum? If only theymos would consider since he/she is also considerate on other terms.
And congrtulations OP you have job well done in looking for post to be merited.
I have read a post here somewhere that states most of the Asian people do not really know how to use English language and this is a complete barrier for the Asian people to join cryptocurrency. Even the local boards were not complete so it may not accommodate people whom now starts to join in cryptocurrency.
I just wonder how to help Asian people to enjoy this forum and cryptocurrency. Though OP you have started your FIT TO TALK ENGLISH FORUM that was so nice. Is it possible to integrate that here in this forum? If only theymos would consider since he/she is also considerate on other terms.
And congrtulations OP you have job well done in looking for post to be merited.
legendary
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Some people make an investments on other platforms that is said crypto related but they only turn into a scam after they collected millions of Peso. People here are always easy to fool when it comes to money.
It happens to most most Africans too. Reason is, the high rate of poverty makes them to search for alternative ways of earning extra income and without proper guide they become victim of scammers. It happen to me once and that's why i use my spare time to host seminars, educating/informing youths interested in bitcoin related business on how to spot/avoid scams.
So I've gone on a bit of a merit awarding spree. Threads and posts about Bitcoin, cryptos and the global economy seem to have improved a bit.
Please keep it up guys, as this year is going to be a really important one for everybody, and not just those of us who support crypto.
Can we have more threads about the South American and African economies, and the use of crypto-currencies to help members who are in countries with oppressive regimes. I'd also be interested in more comments about the ways for people to help family members in such countries. Let's see if we can recruit more new members, and help them to avoid excessive bank charges taking money from payments destined to help family members.
Please keep it up guys, as this year is going to be a really important one for everybody, and not just those of us who support crypto.
Can we have more threads about the South American and African economies, and the use of crypto-currencies to help members who are in countries with oppressive regimes. I'd also be interested in more comments about the ways for people to help family members in such countries. Let's see if we can recruit more new members, and help them to avoid excessive bank charges taking money from payments destined to help family members.
I concur. I think it's the result of active spam reporting and the Merit system, but especially the cooling down of the ICO and crypto hype. However, as soon as crypto prices go flying again, we should be prepared for yet another wave of spamming treasure hunters, on their eternal quest for free money.
So let's not let our guards down in 2019.
I was trying to figure out the extent to which bitcoin and Dash specifically were being used in Venezuela, where they're actually having a hyperinflation situation, and all I've ever seen were the news quotes from Hydrogen.
I can talk in english all you want from the situation here if you point me to the right thread. Have done some comments here and there but there is little interest it seems. BTW: Hyperinflation is still going on and everyday is getting worse, faster; exactly like the theory and history of other countries said it would. Same mistakes, same results... I'd love to hear more about these same things,...any clue as to how crypto is being used in any of those places....
I'm from Asia, and to be more precise, I'm from the Philippines. As you already know, the economy here isn't that great. And we also experience what african natives does. The only difference is that we are over crowded here by criminals.
Bitcoins doesn't have much use here, only few people knows bitcoin or even the Digital Currency. And those who knows cryptocurrencies, they only use this for trading to gain more valuable coins and then tradr it into fiat. When it becomes money then it will be used for their everyday needs.
Some people make an investments on other platforms that is said crypto related but they only turn into a scam after they collected millions of Peso. People here are always easy to fool when it comes to money.
I don't know what I can do to generate more interest and action in Bitcoin Talk.
With the vast popularity of the bitcoin and cryptocurrency at least 5 in 10 people have heard about bitcointalk and the bitcoin,though probably only 2 in 10 could probably have taken the initiative to do more research on it and get to know the various advantages it affords them in their society and personal life. So have you asked any of these people if they've ever heard of or used bitcoin?
This should be the main question,and I think quite a lot have heard about it,but the number that have actually used or tried to get into the system is minimal and most times its due to what the society affords them and how it portrays the network to'em, for now I don't think there is anything more you or I can do, the internet is there for all to use and develop themselves 
Can we have more threads about the South American and African economies, and the use of crypto-currencies to help members who are in countries with oppressive regimes. I'd also be interested in more comments about the ways for people to help family members in such countries.
I'd love to hear more about these same things, but I'm going to tell you something. People from all over Asia and Africa are writing on this forum all the time, and they're mostly very generic statements and don't give the reader any clue as to how crypto is being used in any of those places. I was trying to figure out the extent to which bitcoin and Dash specifically were being used in Venezuela, where they're actually having a hyperinflation situation, and all I've ever seen were the news quotes from Hydrogen. All the comments added nothing to any of it.Maybe I've gotten too cynical, but I don't expect a lot from the lower ranks in terms of a serious discussion about bitcoin in the 3rd world. This, unfortunately, is what we usually get:
Well I would say that bitcoin has a good future because it started so well you know,and I think btc will just get better and better,and as it gets better more people start to use it.So I think btc's future is looking bright.
I think Bitcoin will have a bright future in the future, Day by day Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency is becoming very famous and profitable around the world so It will play an important role in the future. I also assume that Bitcoin will dominate in the money market very soon.
Don't worry about the future of bitcoin, bitcoin will have a bright future because bitcoin is the basis of crypto and will remain the main one in crypto. Don't doubt the bitcoin and believe in bitcoin then you will get a good profit.
And so on. Maybe if you start threads in Serious Discussion or Ivory Tower, there may be some merit-worthy discussion, but not in most of the other sections.
I've found some interesting people from Peru, Venezuela and other South American countries. They have made it to England to work, and they send part of their wages home to help their families. They seem to enrich the bankers as they do this.
So have you asked any of these people if they've ever heard of or used bitcoin? But to be honest, I do not even know in which forum section such a subject could be discussed.
It could be on the Politics & Society Section, Economics Section or the Off Topic Section.
Well it's a new year and probably alot of users made a nice new year resolution.
Probably? Well it really might be, but having a good look on the Politics & Society Section will make you a religous nerd or even a democratic passionists. I just hope that there will be a new good topics on that section. Though, I havent visited the Economics Section yet , maybe its more full of redundant topics there. 
I think what you ask for, and the way you ask is very vague and difficult to contribute. It gives the impression of being at school, where the teacher gives a theme for the essay and the students strive only to fulfill the number of lines and take a grade that is enough to pass.
A forum is a place for discussion, not for answering tasks. Maybe ask for more specific issues and give time for people who really know the subject to comment. I am very curious to read reports from people who use cryptos to send values between countries. As in this example you mentioned where people who work in England send dollars to their relatives in other countries. This is very common, but I do not see cases of people using crypto for this. If it exists, I would like to read about.
But to be honest, I do not even know in which forum section such a subject could be discussed.
A forum is a place for discussion, not for answering tasks. Maybe ask for more specific issues and give time for people who really know the subject to comment. I am very curious to read reports from people who use cryptos to send values between countries. As in this example you mentioned where people who work in England send dollars to their relatives in other countries. This is very common, but I do not see cases of people using crypto for this. If it exists, I would like to read about.
But to be honest, I do not even know in which forum section such a subject could be discussed.
It's quite a struggle to get some discussions going on the forums. In fact I seem to get better results from talking to the staff in McDonalds. I've found some interesting people from Peru, Venezuela and other South American countries. They have made it to England to work, and they send part of their wages home to help their families. They seem to enrich the bankers as they do this.
I don't know what I can do to generate more interest and action in Bitcoin Talk. I don't speak Spanish, so I can't post on the local boards. Brexit is going to give Britain a wonderful chance to work with people around the world, and it won't just be our economy that will be the richer for it.
I don't know what I can do to generate more interest and action in Bitcoin Talk. I don't speak Spanish, so I can't post on the local boards. Brexit is going to give Britain a wonderful chance to work with people around the world, and it won't just be our economy that will be the richer for it.
That is very good of you awarding smerit to posts that merit it, and to encourage the creation of a thread which will deal with the economic situations of third word countries cause most of the members of this countries are under oppression of the evil regime and economic recessions and introducing cryptocurrency to members of this countries will help them in they financial life and eradicate the third party system of financial transactions.
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