Topic: New to bitcoins, but in the service industry full time. (Read 434 times)
I am sorry, I meant this as a response to another post, but somehow created a new thread. Moderators, please delete.
New to bitcoins, but in the service industry full time. Allow me to make a few points:
* US services industry speaks Spanish, more so in positions that need tips the most
* Someone has to actually explain BTC before a person would understand what it is
I feel that there are three camps here:
* those who think that www.bctip.org is unsecure;
* those who think that tipping in bitcoins only is a bad idea;
* those who want to promote bitcoins by all means (including the topic starter).
I am none of the above. I use bitcoin as an investment, and as a medium for remittances and would never consider tipping in bitcoins, because when a bitcoin is worth a thousand dollars, I'll regret it. I know sitting on bitcoin is bad for its overall sustainability, but since I have no need for things so far being sold for bitcoins, I would let them go in only few scenarios, and tipping is not one of them.
The site is great, but in my opinion this service is an awkward way to promote bitcoins. It's not playing the bitcoin cards right. Those who want to take advantage of the bitcoin stronger side, like transfering money abroad without paying exorbitant fees, or transfering money out of countries with capital controls, will reliably learn about bitcoin through the word of mouth.
* US services industry speaks Spanish, more so in positions that need tips the most
* Someone has to actually explain BTC before a person would understand what it is
I feel that there are three camps here:
* those who think that www.bctip.org is unsecure;
* those who think that tipping in bitcoins only is a bad idea;
* those who want to promote bitcoins by all means (including the topic starter).
I am none of the above. I use bitcoin as an investment, and as a medium for remittances and would never consider tipping in bitcoins, because when a bitcoin is worth a thousand dollars, I'll regret it. I know sitting on bitcoin is bad for its overall sustainability, but since I have no need for things so far being sold for bitcoins, I would let them go in only few scenarios, and tipping is not one of them.
The site is great, but in my opinion this service is an awkward way to promote bitcoins. It's not playing the bitcoin cards right. Those who want to take advantage of the bitcoin stronger side, like transfering money abroad without paying exorbitant fees, or transfering money out of countries with capital controls, will reliably learn about bitcoin through the word of mouth.
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