Only stay in the past, will have such thoughts, you stop using bitcoin. It's very negative, you know, the world is moving forward, moving forward, and developing all the time. Block chain already is the trend of the world, not for many years, will be popular.
Its not the matter to be in past or present but the reason is that people are not having proper knowledge about bitcoin neither they have any idea about the success which they can get in very short time by using bitcoin, all what is to do is that first educate them and then show your journey of success to them, the more people get into it the more will it be famous and more will be we benefited. Soon all countries will recognize it 
Topic: Ok guys, Need some help with a negative friend! - page 2. (Read 1234 times)
Hi guys, I have a friend who is determined to prove me wrong in regards to bitcoin. Before I respond to him, I thought I would post what he's wrote to me in attempt to "Stump" me and try to get me to stop with bitcoin. I think it will be interesting to see all replies from the bitcoin experts in here and to get a different reply than mine so I can put together a solid reply back. I'll post his email to me below. Thanks in advance.
"I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
I think your friend is one of those victims of scams out there that rants and stereotyping all about Bitcoin based on his experience or maybe he or she is just a total hater about any online investments or clueless about something that makes Bitcoin a trusted and reliable investment on trend these days. Much better you have to help him understand the truth about Bitcoin community and investment or show him or her some proof of payment if you have. I actually did this with my neighboring friends here in my village, I showed them my wallet and the receipt of the money from a cashout I made in remittance. If ever both our friends still insist that they are right with their beliefs then it's time for us to leave them alone and let the time slap them in the face that they are probably wrong. If I were you I will never waste my time in that kind of person but still it is up to you if you really want to help your friend just make it on your own way. "I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
Hi guys, I have a friend who is determined to prove me wrong in regards to bitcoin. Before I respond to him, I thought I would post what he's wrote to me in attempt to "Stump" me and try to get me to stop with bitcoin. I think it will be interesting to see all replies from the bitcoin experts in here and to get a different reply than mine so I can put together a solid reply back. I'll post his email to me below. Thanks in advance.
"I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
"I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
There is one thing you need to do in this kind of situation. You need prove to her or to him that bitcoins is not considered as a scam as a whole. Explain to him or her that it is not bitcoins that initiate the scam but it is the person doing it. As you explain it you should be backed up with evidence and proofs that the scam doesn't exist on your part. When he or she don't still accept after the fact you had shown then it is their problem.
Hi guys, I have a friend who is determined to prove me wrong in regards to bitcoin. Before I respond to him, I thought I would post what he's wrote to me in attempt to "Stump" me and try to get me to stop with bitcoin. I think it will be interesting to see all replies from the bitcoin experts in here and to get a different reply than mine so I can put together a solid reply back. I'll post his email to me below. Thanks in advance.
"I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
No need to convience him/her. That's is human being they have many opinion or philosophy in life you can convience them until you have some proof to them and besides there's so many scammers today so like i said there's nothing knew "I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
Your friend may not have really entered the bitcoin trading market, nor do you know the block chaining technology behind bitcoin. Now the bitcoin has and 2009 was completely different, there are now more people love it, and several countries have plans to use bitcoin to do some actual projects, will soon be able to prove to your friends know that you are right!
He is partially right. After all, there is a lot of scam in the crypto currency, and everyone warns of risks in advance that it is not worth contacting unreliable sellers. There is always the possibility of a mistake. Your friend adheres to the real opinion of a person far from the bitcoin sphere.
Look like it is difficult to convince your friend since he has a different point of view. He is negative about Bitcoin and call it a Ponzi scheme. I guess you have to just ignore what he say and don’t affect your friendship.
Everyone has positive and negative views about Bitcoin. Because everyone does not agree with everything. Everyone has the right to differ on any issue. There are many opinions about Bitcoin too. Similarly, your friend's opinion is not a crime. He says what he has understood. But he did not recognize Bitcoin correctly. So he made this negative comment. The future of BTC will be very bright. Many people have become free from Bitcoin. You mean to tell all this to your friend.
your friend has a totally negative mind about bitcoin, i think its because of those fake news that came out somewhere whole over the net and brings your friend on that negative thinkin, and i think you cannot change him/her mind to be involve in bitcoin, dont push any harder to explain more about bitcoin on your friends, its enough to him/her that you tell all about bitcoin and its up to him/her whether she/he decided to not get involve and still have that negative mind, the most important thing is you already tells the good news about bitcoin and it not your fault if she/he didnt see that, sooner or later that thoughts he/she had will blow on her/his face and saying your right.
Only stay in the past, will have such thoughts, you stop using bitcoin. It's very negative, you know, the world is moving forward, moving forward, and developing all the time. Block chain already is the trend of the world, not for many years, will be popular.
Why not just ignore him? You don't owe him an explanation. I mean, he obviously doesn't know what he's talking about, with the way he brought up confirmation times and how websites use that to exploit users.
Personally, I would at least try to correct his misconceptions. If he's still negative about it, I would simply ask him to agree to disagree. I'm guessing you are both grown ass men so neither of you need any lecturing.
Personally, I would at least try to correct his misconceptions. If he's still negative about it, I would simply ask him to agree to disagree. I'm guessing you are both grown ass men so neither of you need any lecturing.
they are free to express their thoughts about bicoin, the conclusion back to you, whetehr is good you take, and what is bad you left it, leave their thougths not the person, don't lose your friend just because bitcoin. good luck. CMIIW 
Not every person is open minded. There are some who's negative like your friend. There are lot of reasons why they are negative about bitcoin. It can be that they don't understand what are we doing, what bitvoin is, why are we doing this. But there are some that is just want to against on your wants. There are some person that really wants to pull us down to be like them. So be carefull for that kind of person. If your friend is negative about it then let him be. You have your own mind. So don't let other person controls you and stop you for aiming for your future.
From your friend’s email, it is obvious that he is not open to BTC. He thinks that BTC is a scam with low value.
It is not easy to change a person mind, especially an adult. I will advise you to leave him alone. I believe if the person is open minded and willing to try crypto, he will find all sort of ways to get in.
It is not easy to change a person mind, especially an adult. I will advise you to leave him alone. I believe if the person is open minded and willing to try crypto, he will find all sort of ways to get in.
I agree with you @Caesar, forcing ourselves to believe in us is a difficult thing, stay on your path and you'll know where you're going.
Hi guys, I have a friend who is determined to prove me wrong in regards to bitcoin. Before I respond to him, I thought I would post what he's wrote to me in attempt to "Stump" me and try to get me to stop with bitcoin. I think it will be interesting to see all replies from the bitcoin experts in here and to get a different reply than mine so I can put together a solid reply back. I'll post his email to me below. Thanks in advance.
"I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
I don't see any sense in the email of your friend brother. The only thing your friend knows abut bitcoin is negative stuffs like that ponzi schemes, because its not government related currency etc. Never mind your friend and don't bother to convince him/her because at first place he/she doesn't believe in bitcoin. There are many people around the world which you can advertise about bitcoin or try to say it to your relatives or to other friends. Maybe they are interested with it. "I read a lot of the negative aspects of bitcoin and I'm not understanding why you're crazy over it, it keeps appreciating because nobody is cashing out. Since it's not a government regulated currency to exchange, people are getting robbed left right and center going on these black market sites trying to cash out. I don't doubt you can sell the coins, but now people are afraid to try because there's no legitimate way to tell if you loose your money. People are running ponzi schemes because when you trade in the coins there's waiting periods before you get the "cash" and thats when these website wrap shit up and leave you high and dry. I remember you telling me that you can spend the coins in many natural places. That's isn't here in Canada. There is way too much negativity to support the investment for me. The positives are what's making the coin valuable, but in order for something to go up in value dramatically like this we have to think that it's not being sold anywhere and being the rare commodity that is it will naturally go up due to scarcity.
I really think you're making a big mistake with this stuff like everyone else."
It is obvious that your friend is not interested in Bitcoin and has no trust on bitcoin. And also i think he will not be agree with any bitcoin expert although they tried to talk to him (my opinion). So just let him be.
Send him a cut and paste of the daily volume from your favorite exchanges and explain for someone to buy those, someone else had to sell them. Then stop talking to this friend about bitcoin, he is not interested and you are wasting your time.
i think we all have negative friends, it's just a matter of the perspective, if they are satisfied with the old ideology that money cannot be decentralized, just respect their decision, and in time you will prove yourself. i got this experience from almost all my friends, they were laughing at me when i introduced bitcoin to them, earlier this year, they were all like, its a scam, they will watch me if ever i get successful with bitcoin, and so on. i think it also matters, to where you live, i live in a country, wherein if you tell them a good investment, rather than helping you or wanting to go along with you, what they really want is to see you fall, however if your will is strong, it won't affect you, and just what i've experienced, the idea of bitcoin was rejected before and now that bitcoin is in the news, they are asking me if i'm rich already, and whenever i tell them i'm still doing m best, since it is an investment, there is an amount of time you need to take care of it so it will grow, and what they say today is, if i didn't get rich, why would they try bitcoin and it is all hype. i just respect their decision since i know what i am doing, and in time, for sure, they will ask me about it, when the value is high.
Well, he isn't totally wrong. Bitcoin price is increasing because people aren't cashing out, there is demand, so the price increases and no one regulate it. That is the idea of Bitcoin and he knows it, he just doesn't have faith that it will work and as I see there is nothing you can do about it, it's about beliefs.
Nothing your friend said even made any sense. He is just saying things off the top of his head without thinking. Everything he said was wrong. I use Bitcoin to pay for things on a weekly basis I sell it sometime for fiat. It takes less then half an hour and most of the time 5 or 10 minutes so I'm not sure what sort of nonesense this friend of yours is talking here. Many big online shops here accept Bitcoin as well. I can buy everything I need with Bitcoin excluding food and petrol and electricity and water and taxes. All those things are fiat.
Here is an example of things I have paid for with bitcoin.
A complete PC. Electronics. Video games. Video game consoles. Coffee machine. Coffee. Board games. A plush toy. Some clothing. Shoes. Should I go on?
All these things delivered to my doorstep paid for with bitcoin and includes buyer protection.
Here is an example of things I have paid for with bitcoin.
A complete PC. Electronics. Video games. Video game consoles. Coffee machine. Coffee. Board games. A plush toy. Some clothing. Shoes. Should I go on?
All these things delivered to my doorstep paid for with bitcoin and includes buyer protection.
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