It is worth talking to people about it even if it is just laying the foundation, sooner or later they will hear about bitcoin in the news and from other sources and will already have a little bit of understanding.
It is always worth mentioning this forum as a place to go to start with then they can do as much or as little research as they like, there are also faucets which they can use to get some satoshi so they can see how it all works.
I have spoken to a few people but interest is quite low although when the price shot up last week they seemed a bit more interested
Topic: Is it a waste of time mentioning Bitcoin to friends and family? - page 4. (Read 14644 times)
January 14, 2016, 02:46:12 PM
December 07, 2015, 04:54:16 PM
People are using internet do to some shop,as they know usually internet products are cheaper then go to the store,and even with the new minds,there is always some people that avoid use any detail about credit or debit card or any other kind of information.Bitcoin has 7 years almost,but the most companies avoid accept ,pay or other stuff related to bitcoin,even when there is several projects running with it,soo i may say give time to time ,the same way as bitcoin had boom into 1000 dollars ,i believe that we will achieve it again on the next years and the most people we talked about as family will say ouch if i had listen a bit more about it,my life could be different.
December 07, 2015, 04:33:52 PM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
It's not just your parent, mostly old people can't imagine that how many things are happening in the internet and how this is changing our daily life order, sometimes it is a waste of time to explain bitcoin to them but better than nothing.
December 07, 2015, 01:37:26 PM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
It will take several decades for bitcoin to enter main stream. In the meanwhile, we have to work hard to promote it. No promotion, no adoption.
also the vast majority of btc user (even btc talk members) adopt bitcoin for speculation, "fast way to become rich".
But there are some other aspect that are distinct by it's value, take for example blockchain technology... well before talk about the "value" in dollars, it could be better start to talk about the advantage like low fees to send money, no government issues/stopping, and so on...
It's normal that people want to become more wealthy, that's not a problem. Also, promoting Bitcoin in the current stage for mainstream adoption is not a good idea in my opinion. It's better that it still stays as something that people in-the-know would understand, at least for 1 or 2 years more. The average joe is not ready for Bitcoin and Bitcoin is not ready for the average Joe. Once it is more polished, then we will take over the world I have no doubt about it.
December 07, 2015, 10:16:55 AM
I think it's okay to mention bitcoin every now and then. I don't think it's a waste of time at all.
But don't push it if they are not interested in the topic of bitcoin.
You can't really force them into it unless they are interested in it and want to know more about it.
But don't push it if they are not interested in the topic of bitcoin.
You can't really force them into it unless they are interested in it and want to know more about it.
You are right, indeed forcing people to use Bitcoin can really make negative results, we have only to explain how it works bitcoin transaction for people to simplify it and then that's could be a strong method to advertise and support this crypto currency
December 07, 2015, 09:08:34 AM
I think it's okay to mention bitcoin every now and then. I don't think it's a waste of time at all.
But don't push it if they are not interested in the topic of bitcoin.
You can't really force them into it unless they are interested in it and want to know more about it.
But don't push it if they are not interested in the topic of bitcoin.
You can't really force them into it unless they are interested in it and want to know more about it.
December 07, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
Will for some people they just think bitcoin like a fake money. So you need to let them see that is real money and you can earn a lot with it.
My family will my father was like is fake, but when I let him see what it is he is kinda enteresting about it.
The only think that is stoping him he is old and he don't want to learn new things, because is difficult.
My family will my father was like is fake, but when I let him see what it is he is kinda enteresting about it.
The only think that is stoping him he is old and he don't want to learn new things, because is difficult.
December 07, 2015, 08:00:36 AM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
It will take several decades for bitcoin to enter main stream. In the meanwhile, we have to work hard to promote it. No promotion, no adoption.
also the vast majority of btc user (even btc talk members) adopt bitcoin for speculation, "fast way to become rich".
But there are some other aspect that are distinct by it's value, take for example blockchain technology... well before talk about the "value" in dollars, it could be better start to talk about the advantage like low fees to send money, no government issues/stopping, and so on...
December 07, 2015, 07:53:45 AM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
It will take several decades for bitcoin to enter main stream. In the meanwhile, we have to work hard to promote it. No promotion, no adoption.
also the vast majority of btc user (even btc talk members) adopt bitcoin for speculation, "fast way to become rich".
But there are some other aspect that are distinct by it's value, take for example blockchain technology... well before talk about the "value" in dollars, it could be better start to talk about the advantage like low fees to send money, no government issues/stopping, and so on...
December 07, 2015, 07:40:01 AM
do not think so, i think it may fascinate some but confuse other, but overall it is good to plant the seed in people mind about bitcoin Smiley it may lead to good things
December 07, 2015, 07:09:29 AM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
This is normal, most of the older people are still dismissing Internet. My mother still thinks that the Internet is nothing but a bunch of crazy, imaginary people!
It's normal that older generations never embrace some never technologies!
Yes indeed, I've mentioned bitcoin a couple of times to my mom and now she wants to know more about it. She asks questions on how it works what the concept is etc. She's also interested in how the government looks at it.
December 07, 2015, 06:56:13 AM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
This is normal, most of the older people are still dismissing Internet. My mother still thinks that the Internet is nothing but a bunch of crazy, imaginary people!
It's normal that older generations never embrace some never technologies!
December 07, 2015, 05:05:33 AM
you must the character of the person who would you introduce bitcoin, if your friend is a person who is interested in the online world,
I am sure he would be interested in the technology bitcoin, and i succes invited my friend to use and learning about bitcoin.
and this is not waste of my time
I am sure he would be interested in the technology bitcoin, and i succes invited my friend to use and learning about bitcoin.
and this is not waste of my time
December 07, 2015, 04:59:29 AM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
my father still refer to bitcoin as a fake money, i've explained to him that the real fake money are those printed out of thin air, but he is helpless
he only see it as a good way for speculation
December 06, 2015, 09:00:06 PM
It`s important to bring it to People.. Yes, but you should know how. Maybe you just know some Parts and therefore you should just explain it in your owm words and very short.
So perhaps i might think your friends and family will get it and also know what the bitcoin is
Also, of course there gonne be People they never gone check it 
like the grandmother maybe 
But anyways - Its great you guys think about how to tell somebodyhow you do it for what
tell over your experiences guys.
regards
lama-hunter
So perhaps i might think your friends and family will get it and also know what the bitcoin is
Also, of course there gonne be People they never gone check it like the grandmother maybe But anyways - Its great you guys think about how to tell somebodyhow you do it for what
tell over your experiences guys.
regards
lama-hunter
December 06, 2015, 08:56:43 PM
Many people think that Bitcoin is just an "virtual" currency and can't be real money
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
That's why we need more advertising Bitcoin
December 06, 2015, 07:56:26 PM
There is a problem we encounter when talking with people about Bitcoin, it's that currency still need to be converted into fiat in order to use it and make deals in the most famous marketplaces
true, traditional people think like.... technology is a complicated thing that they won't do, so bitcoin too people think they will get trouble to use bitcoin.
it's hard to use because it's hard to understand too.
December 06, 2015, 07:12:30 PM
Today was a good time when i explained a bit about bitcoin to my relatives, because the price is increasing they are interesting to invest a little bit so i think it's not a waste of time.
This is pretty much it, most people becoming interested when there is a general increase in price, not the perfect kind of attention, but it's still positive.
Everyone would be interested when something goes up, but i know that they will hate me when the price goes down like the last few weeks but they should understand that investing has always are % of risk.
December 06, 2015, 07:09:47 PM
Personally, I dont think it's a good time for non-tech people to be introduced. Most if not all mining has gone the way of asics and gpu's, meaning the only feasible option for obtaining bitcoin is too buy straight up. For some this buy-in wall can be daunting.
Buying is not the only way. Newbies can become signature campaign members, run a website with bitcoin advertising, offer services, trade bitcoins or sell goods. There are quite many options and the bitcoin economy will likely expand.
December 06, 2015, 07:09:34 PM
It's never a waste of time. You can even learn something sometimes from someones fresh perspective, whether you agree with it or not.
Jump to: