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June 12, 2013, 04:56:24 AM
#83
I like the idea of a UK group. I just recently read the story about 4 pubs in London accepting Bitcoins now.

Very good news.

It's a small start but it's a start.

Somebody was asking how to get people interested in the concept of Bitcoin.

I'd say you don't have to sell it as an ideological idea at all. Just as a promising new technology they could benefit from. The sooner they learn about it, the better. And then you can build on top of that.

It's easy to be left out nowadays if you don't get yourself acquainted with a new breakthrough.

Anyways

Smiley


What that guy said!


Public perception of Bitcoin in the UK is not ideal. Until recently, most coverage has been of Amir selling Bitcoin as an anarchists wet dream. I think 75% of the population of the UK don't really care about that. In America, where they have a constitution to protect them from the government - I think selling on those ideals works a bit better.

Over here, a better approach for Bitcoin adoption I believe would be pointing out how you can save time and money by using Bitcoin and highlighting the benefits compared to existing systems such as PayPal.

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June 12, 2013, 04:38:16 AM
#82
I like the idea of a UK group. I just recently read the story about 4 pubs in London accepting Bitcoins now.

Very good news.

It's a small start but it's a start.

Somebody was asking how to get people interested in the concept of Bitcoin.

I'd say you don't have to sell it as an ideological idea at all. Just as a promising new technology they could benefit from. The sooner they learn about it, the better. And then you can build on top of that.

It's easy to be left out nowadays if you don't get yourself acquainted with a new breakthrough.

Anyways

Smiley
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June 12, 2013, 04:08:57 AM
#81
Great first meeting in Brighton last night!

Same time, same place, next month: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/brighton-uk-219326
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June 07, 2013, 05:56:14 AM
#80
....This venue was chosen mainly because they accept Bitcoin.

nice! Smiley
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June 07, 2013, 05:55:41 AM
#79
Shocked

I was just going to suggest that there is more interest than those willing to attend meetings - me being one.. but The Penbury Tavern is tempting! Not sure if I'll be around 23rd but if so, might drop by.

If it's half as good as last week's meeting it will be well worth a visit.


Especially with the novelty of being able to spend Bitcoin on beer.  Smiley
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Vires in Numeris
June 07, 2013, 05:38:57 AM
#78
 Shocked

I was just going to suggest that there is more interest than those willing to attend meetings - me being one.. but The Penbury Tavern is tempting! Not sure if I'll be around 23rd but if so, might drop by.
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June 07, 2013, 04:02:33 AM
#77
Next London meet-up is on Sunday 23rd June at The Penbury Tavern, Hackney.

This venue was chosen mainly because they accept Bitcoin.

http://www.meetup.com/London-bitcoin-meetup/events/122553592/

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May 31, 2013, 07:48:46 AM
#76
I sadly cant make a sat meetup in sheff....gl though guys
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May 31, 2013, 07:28:58 AM
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Interested in keeping tabs on this one.

I'm in the Northwest near to Manchester, I wont be able to get to Sheffield for tomorrows meetup, however I think having a few across the country is a good thing.

How about an overarching "group" for UK wide bitcoiners, with a sub group for the north and south, the more places people can meet the better Smiley
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May 31, 2013, 07:10:44 AM
#74
I am in London, keep me in the loop
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May 31, 2013, 05:11:48 AM
#73
Good idea, I dont think theres any good UK groups out there.

You must be joking.

The London meet-up last night was great. At least 40 people and including presentations of new ideas and the filming of a documentary.

And attended by some of the UK most prominent Bitcoiners.

What more could you ask for?

less southeners Cheesy


How north are you? Smiley

<-- look under my avatar.....
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May 31, 2013, 04:07:07 AM
#72
Add me to the Brighton bitcoin voices.  Smiley

In short: Brighton meetup, June 11th, 7.30, upstairs at The Victory on Duke Street...

See this thread: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/brighton-uk-219326

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May 29, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
#71
Note to the London guys: if you need a professional to help with your documentary let me know. I've worked in mainstream broadcast TV as a director for over 30 years. I have a DSLR video kit and Avid for editing. Sounds interesting

Documentary?
maz
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May 29, 2013, 04:46:03 PM
#70
Good idea, I dont think theres any good UK groups out there.

You must be joking.

The London meet-up last night was great. At least 40 people and including presentations of new ideas and the filming of a documentary.

And attended by some of the UK most prominent Bitcoiners.

What more could you ask for?

less southeners Cheesy


How north are you? Smiley
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May 29, 2013, 02:36:29 PM
#69
Anyone else in the wilds of the West Country ? I'm in Somerset.

Note to the London guys: if you need a professional to help with your documentary let me know. I've worked in mainstream broadcast TV as a director for over 30 years. I have a DSLR video kit and Avid for editing. Sounds interesting
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May 29, 2013, 01:30:54 PM
#68
Need a more northern group! Manchester anyone?
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May 29, 2013, 11:33:59 AM
#67
Add me to the Brighton bitcoin voices.  Smiley

Suggesting a 11th June Brighton meetup. Somewhere. here's the thread: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.2308458
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May 29, 2013, 09:53:16 AM
#66
Good idea, I dont think theres any good UK groups out there.

You must be joking.

The London meet-up last night was great. At least 40 people and including presentations of new ideas and the filming of a documentary.

And attended by some of the UK most prominent Bitcoiners.

What more could you ask for?

less southeners Cheesy



Ha Ha very good

But seriously, I personally met and chatted with people from Canada, France, Spain, Holland, Lithuania, Poland and Egypt as well as people from the local area.

I travelled from wales after being invited to do a presentation and it was well worth the trouble.

Keep an eye on this if you fancy coming next month...  http://www.meetup.com/London-bitcoin-meetup/events/119687892/
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May 29, 2013, 09:46:07 AM
#65
Good idea, I dont think theres any good UK groups out there.

You must be joking.

The London meet-up last night was great. At least 40 people and including presentations of new ideas and the filming of a documentary.

And attended by some of the UK most prominent Bitcoiners.

What more could you ask for?

less southeners Cheesy
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May 29, 2013, 09:43:32 AM
#64
Good idea, I dont think theres any good UK groups out there.

You must be joking.

The London meet-up last night was great. At least 40 people and including presentations of new ideas and the filming of a documentary.

And attended by some of the UK most prominent Bitcoiners.

What more could you ask for?
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