New article just posted:
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2012-11-04/bitcoin-seen-through-eyes-central-banker
Topic: [MARKETING]Get ZeroHedge to publish an article about Bitcoin - page 2. (Read 11369 times)
The enemy of our enemy is our friend .... ECB bashing bitcoin just made us some valuable allies I think.
Well, it has now kinda happened. Indirect humorous Bitcoin article on ZH, covering ECB report. Surprisingly neutral (or perhaps even positive) Bitcoin mentions, as opposed to past dismissive & skeptical tone:
ZeroHedge: Friday Humor: The ECB Explains What A Ponzi Scheme Is; Awkward Silence Follows
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2012-11-02-zh-ecb-explains-what-a-ponzi-scheme-is-awkward-silence-follows-122131
ZeroHedge: Friday Humor: The ECB Explains What A Ponzi Scheme Is; Awkward Silence Follows
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2012-11-02-zh-ecb-explains-what-a-ponzi-scheme-is-awkward-silence-follows-122131
"Bash Bitcoin Boondoggle"
It's more of a bash against conventional banks.
Awesome, it's on!
Well, it has now kinda happened. Indirect humorous Bitcoin article on ZH, covering ECB report. Surprisingly neutral (or perhaps even positive) Bitcoin mentions, as opposed to past dismissive & skeptical tone:
ZeroHedge: Friday Humor: The ECB Explains What A Ponzi Scheme Is; Awkward Silence Follows
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2012-11-02-zh-ecb-explains-what-a-ponzi-scheme-is-awkward-silence-follows-122131
ZeroHedge: Friday Humor: The ECB Explains What A Ponzi Scheme Is; Awkward Silence Follows
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2012-11-02-zh-ecb-explains-what-a-ponzi-scheme-is-awkward-silence-follows-122131
These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
They're emotionally (and financially) invested in PM's. So even though Bitcoin is the enemy of fiat and should be seen as an ally a la "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," Bitcoin also seems like the "enemy" of PM's. I think with this crowd, you need to present Bitcoin as a complement to PM's rather than a competitor. And I think that's totally fair. Bitcoin is so tiny now with such enormous potential upside that fiat skeptics / PM-bugs should at least consider taking a small position. If and when Bitcoin becomes big enough to steal significant market share from gold or silver, they won't care because their bitcoins will be worth so much. And if Bitcoin proves to be a flop, who cares if you only invested say 1% of your savings?If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
I mean, I can understand skepticism of the "it's new and it will probably fail" variety, but to be completely dismissive of Bitcoin? To not be at least a little excited about its revolutionary and disruptive potential? That I don't get.
Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies won't steal market share away from precious metals. Not the way I see it. I'm writing a post that explains it.
I believe the world will return to gold as the primary store of value. Central banks around the world already hold it, and people worldwide continue to recognize gold's value even if it's not easily exchanged. Currently the world pegs everything against the dollar, which is the world's reserve currency. That is ending.
The dollar fiat is self-destructing, and will probably take most other fiat with it. It's an interesting time...
I say interesting because if fiat wasn't already self-destructing this revolutionary currency technology we're all a part of would soon likely do the job anyway. Fiat currency can't compete. It's a choice between currency which can be inflated and manipulated or currency, such as gold or bitcoins, which can't. So the timing is right on. Fiat will take a back seat or disappear altogether and gold and precious metals will take the lead.
The reason cryptocurrencies won't replace precious metals is their value will be volatile for many reasons which I'll explain in my post. People will, IMO, hold precious metals for their primary store of value and use cryptocurrencies to trade.
I would like to read that post and join the discussion, please point us here to it once you posted.
These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
They're emotionally (and financially) invested in PM's. So even though Bitcoin is the enemy of fiat and should be seen as an ally a la "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," Bitcoin also seems like the "enemy" of PM's. I think with this crowd, you need to present Bitcoin as a complement to PM's rather than a competitor. And I think that's totally fair. Bitcoin is so tiny now with such enormous potential upside that fiat skeptics / PM-bugs should at least consider taking a small position. If and when Bitcoin becomes big enough to steal significant market share from gold or silver, they won't care because their bitcoins will be worth so much. And if Bitcoin proves to be a flop, who cares if you only invested say 1% of your savings?If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
that's usually how I approach it: tell them I have gold and silver. Then tell them I also have bitcoin and suggest to put up to 5% into bitcoin.
These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
They're emotionally (and financially) invested in PM's. So even though Bitcoin is the enemy of fiat and should be seen as an ally a la "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," Bitcoin also seems like the "enemy" of PM's. I think with this crowd, you need to present Bitcoin as a complement to PM's rather than a competitor. And I think that's totally fair. Bitcoin is so tiny now with such enormous potential upside that fiat skeptics / PM-bugs should at least consider taking a small position. If and when Bitcoin becomes big enough to steal significant market share from gold or silver, they won't care because their bitcoins will be worth so much. And if Bitcoin proves to be a flop, who cares if you only invested say 1% of your savings?If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
I mean, I can understand skepticism of the "it's new and it will probably fail" variety, but to be completely dismissive of Bitcoin? To not be at least a little excited about its revolutionary and disruptive potential? That I don't get.
Bitcoin/cryptocurrencies won't steal market share away from precious metals. Not the way I see it. I'm writing a post that explains it.
I believe the world will return to gold as the primary store of value. Central banks around the world already hold it, and people worldwide continue to recognize gold's value even if it's not easily exchanged. Currently the world pegs everything against the dollar, which is the world's reserve currency. That is ending.
The dollar fiat is self-destructing, and will probably take most other fiat with it. It's an interesting time...
I say interesting because if fiat wasn't already self-destructing this revolutionary currency technology we're all a part of would soon likely do the job anyway. Fiat currency can't compete. It's a choice between currency which can be inflated and manipulated or currency, such as gold or bitcoins, which can't. So the timing is right on. Fiat will take a back seat or disappear altogether and gold and precious metals will take the lead.
The reason cryptocurrencies won't replace precious metals is their value will be volatile for many reasons which I'll explain in my post. People will, IMO, hold precious metals for their primary store of value and use cryptocurrencies to trade.
This definitely would be huge, they generate a huge amount of traffic and a large amount of their viewer base is libertarian.
These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
They're emotionally (and financially) invested in PM's. So even though Bitcoin is the enemy of fiat and should be seen as an ally a la "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," Bitcoin also seems like the "enemy" of PM's. I think with this crowd, you need to present Bitcoin as a complement to PM's rather than a competitor. And I think that's totally fair. Bitcoin is so tiny now with such enormous potential upside that fiat skeptics / PM-bugs should at least consider taking a small position. If and when Bitcoin becomes big enough to steal significant market share from gold or silver, they won't care because their bitcoins will be worth so much. And if Bitcoin proves to be a flop, who cares if you only invested say 1% of your savings?If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
I mean, I can understand skepticism of the "it's new and it will probably fail" variety, but to be completely dismissive of Bitcoin? To not be at least a little excited about its revolutionary and disruptive potential? That I don't get.
These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
I think they are no early-adopters. They will follow eventually on the
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These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
I think they are no early-adopters. They will follow eventually on the crypto-currency bandwagon.
These goddamn metal-blockheads!
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
If they would think outside of their silver boxes for once, they would see the bitcoin light and buy in hordes.
Seriously, it's such a perfect fit for their frame of mind... yet they have such an aversion to anything that is "not real and tangible" (which can even be argued to be the case for bitcoin) that they just cannot, for the love of their lives, even consider bitcoin.
There seem to be exceptions, like Brother John F, who has been reporting on bitcoin and it's awesome features a couple of times in his show ("Silver Update" on youtube). Unfortunately he stopped doing it, because, I think, he received too much negative feedback from his viewers.
If anyone is interested I have a contact at Intelhub. If you produce a decent instructional and PM it to me I will introduce it to them.
I thought they would be more open considering they "apparently" understand the current system is broken.
But hey, it's some wall street guys after all, what did we expect :/
But hey, it's some wall street guys after all, what did we expect :/
Looks like there was an article just posted on ZH about bitcoin!
i don't see it.
Looks like there was an article just posted on ZH about bitcoin!
I've attempted to contact ZH's admin before. I was met with a lot of resistance and the word Buttcoin was mentioned a couple of times...
Good luck!
Good luck!
I guess if this happens, an alternative could be to write an article whose title and theme is about gold, but where Bitcoin is sneakily mentioned as supplementing gold. E.g. "Physical Gold: Tricky Scenarios and Some Solutions" and then discuss ways to manage situations where gold comes up short, such as 1933-style confiscation, international payments, online micropayments, violations of safety deposit boxes, metal detectors, border crossings, etc and presenting various kinds of wealth storage/transport solutions in those scenarios including Bitcoins. By the end of the article, the reader would draw his own conclusion that gold by itself wasn't sufficient, and he needed to consider getting himself some Bitcoins.
+1, to me these "zerohedge" people seems a bunch of idiots
I've attempted to contact ZH's admin before. I was met with a lot of resistance and the word Buttcoin was mentioned a couple of times...
Good luck!
Good luck!
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