Bigger supporters have emerged. They have over 150 bitcoins now (700 needed). It's starting to look good. Their project has received significant media coverage in the US.
http://lifeonbitcoin.com/
Topic: Life on Bitcoin documentary - page 4. (Read 7261 times)
Interesting, but this is obviously to make a profit, to think otherwise is a little naive.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
What kind of promotion? Do you think any normal couple will use a non stable currency to run their life???
That's stupidity and they are scammers and attention whores,nothing else.
This would be a pretty elaborate scam, and if they used their real names in that video then they'll be easily found and harassed. This gives them incentive to complete the project.
Interesting, but this is obviously to make a profit, to think otherwise is a little naive.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
What kind of promotion? Do you think any normal couple will use a non stable currency to run their life???
That's stupidity and they are scammers and attention whores,nothing else.
Documentary about BTC, that is the promotion.
Interesting, but this is obviously to make a profit, to think otherwise is a little naive.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
What kind of promotion? Do you think any normal couple will use a non stable currency to run their life???
That's stupidity and they are scammers and attention whores,nothing else.
Interesting, but this is obviously to make a profit, to think otherwise is a little naive.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
But anything promoting the use of BTC is good in my book.
My guess is they run off with it.
That would be an unfortunate end to this endeavour. They seem to have put a lot of time and planning into it though, so hopefully they pull through.
Just being realistic. In this day and age can you trust anyone with your Bitcoins?
Everyone I know is paranoid about every Bitcoin service out there I'm surprised Bitcoins is even as popular as it is because of this and I believe this is why will bring Bitcoin down everyone's paranoia.
My guess is they run off with it.
That would be an unfortunate end to this endeavour. They seem to have put a lot of time and planning into it though, so hopefully they pull through.
My guess is they run off with it.
Removed a bunch of useless insult posts from the thread... let's try to keep stuff more on track.
They have now reached 100 backers with almost 50 bitcoins contributed.
There was also some mainstream news coverage of their project:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339759/Bitcoin-newlyweds-Couple-live-90-days-married-life-virtual-currency.html
There was also some mainstream news coverage of their project:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339759/Bitcoin-newlyweds-Couple-live-90-days-married-life-virtual-currency.html
linuxer, you're an idiot. You fuck off. They're not using any kickstarter money for living expenses, 100% will go to the professional film crew which will work on the project for 6 months. The reason you're an idiot is that this was already clarified in this very small thread.
Collecting money for their marriage? Beggers
inb4 why begger?
because they want to do marriage (which is fucking free) and live their live from other peoples money.
They got 2 hards and legs to earn, but instead of using their own money and using bitcoin donation for a better cause they want to use donations themselves. What a selfish couple.
Peoples are dying from hunger and they need money for their marriage.
Fuck off
inb4 why begger?
because they want to do marriage (which is fucking free) and live their live from other peoples money.
They got 2 hards and legs to earn, but instead of using their own money and using bitcoin donation for a better cause they want to use donations themselves. What a selfish couple.
Peoples are dying from hunger and they need money for their marriage.
Fuck off
As for the nature of the trip, I hope they follow similar rules that Kashmir Hill followed on her week long experiment. No services allowed where someone accepts Bitcoin and delivers the service on behalf of the actual service. So services like "BitSpend" are a no-go.
They mentioned that they may have to use some pass-throughs but that they would try to avoid them as much as possible.
I think one of the big difficulties will be buying gas.
I also wonder why it is always people who have "never used bitcoin before" that try to live their lives using only bitcoin.
Why not get to know how to use it first?
As for the nature of the trip, I hope they follow similar rules that Kashmir Hill followed on her week long experiment. No services allowed where someone accepts Bitcoin and delivers the service on behalf of the actual service. So services like "BitSpend" are a no-go.
They are going to have to use services like that I think.
Sure. I think many businesses will want to be on the film simply to get visibility. They will start accepting bitcoins because through that documentary it suddenly makes sense. The marketing potential is big.
As for the nature of the trip, I hope they follow similar rules that Kashmir Hill followed on her week long experiment. No services allowed where someone accepts Bitcoin and delivers the service on behalf of the actual service. So services like "BitSpend" are a no-go.
That would be fair, but it's pretty hard to determine the use of this without a trusted third party unfortunately.
If I remember correctly, I think they said that they were going to show which stores they purchase certain products at etc. which people can then go and check out. This will add some credibility to their venture.
As for the nature of the trip, I hope they follow similar rules that Kashmir Hill followed on her week long experiment. No services allowed where someone accepts Bitcoin and delivers the service on behalf of the actual service. So services like "BitSpend" are a no-go.
They clarified the use of funds very recently. The money they raise will ONLY be used for the production of the documentary film. Not for their living expenses while "on Bitcoin".
http://lifeonbitcoin.com/clarification-kickstarter-funds-for-documentary-only/
This is as non-profit as it gets, so don't worry about it. They do have a very business-like and professional pitch though, but that's what you have to have when doing something like this. It's a high level Kickstarter pitch.
http://lifeonbitcoin.com/clarification-kickstarter-funds-for-documentary-only/
This is as non-profit as it gets, so don't worry about it. They do have a very business-like and professional pitch though, but that's what you have to have when doing something like this. It's a high level Kickstarter pitch.
I would feel better supporting this if it wouldn't look so much for profit.
Ok, they want to have some nice trip and some nice furniture and and and … and I see it would follow some rules:
It would be a good thing if they
wouldn't buy two things from the same store
would not pay more than the list price for anything
would spend all bitcoins they receive within the 3 months.
This way I would know I support a project where the viability of bitcoin will be proven and not
that they have a grocery-store-uncle and a furniture-store-friend that already back this up via paypal to actually get some cash payments etc.
that you can get something if you have the cash to pay 100% extra to be allowed to pay in bitcoin.
that each bitcoin they receive, is an extra incentive for shops to apply with them to join the show.
Maybe they have some faq where they already promise something along these lines, but this would be what it takes to get me on board.
Ok, they want to have some nice trip and some nice furniture and and and … and I see it would follow some rules:
It would be a good thing if they
wouldn't buy two things from the same store
would not pay more than the list price for anything
would spend all bitcoins they receive within the 3 months.
This way I would know I support a project where the viability of bitcoin will be proven and not
that they have a grocery-store-uncle and a furniture-store-friend that already back this up via paypal to actually get some cash payments etc.
that you can get something if you have the cash to pay 100% extra to be allowed to pay in bitcoin.
that each bitcoin they receive, is an extra incentive for shops to apply with them to join the show.
Maybe they have some faq where they already promise something along these lines, but this would be what it takes to get me on board.
I agree with you on the friends and relatives part. However, I still think it'll be quite a challenge and make for a pretty decent documentary if they do this regardless of how much they make out of it. I think if they travel a little, it will add more credibility to the story.
It has the opportunity to let non-Bitcoiners see what this is about in a format that they know and can relate to. So in that sense, I don't mind if they take a little profit for themselves, because if they pull this off then it'll be good for everyone.
The local news just did a story on them.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25544479&nid=148
I'm just an hour north of them. Give me a job to do I'll take your bitcoins!
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25544479&nid=148
I'm just an hour north of them. Give me a job to do I'll take your bitcoins!
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