What we need is actual trade, that is commerce between parties who contribute in a productive manner. Most people don't do this.
If I were to advertise bitcoin I would try to introduce it at trade fairs, talk to people who already have businesses and tell them how they can use it. Let them introduce their own consumerbase to a new method of payment.
Farmer's markets. The people that go there are idealistic about independence from big government/big corporations but are usually grounded enough to understand a bit about economics since they have successful businesses.
I had this obscure thought the other day, and this post reminded me of it.
What if a Bitcoiner set up a booth or table, if the case may be, at a farmer's market for the sole purpose of only excepting Bitcoin. Picture the juiciest peaches at this market, placed in small baskets resting on a handsome looking rustic table (made from barn wood), offered by a guy, or gal, donning an almost-to-fancy country get-up, with a sign overhead that reads "Bitcoin Only". When a customer walks up, most likely not reading the sign, they'll naturally ask how much, and are given the price in Bitcoin, thereupon starting the conversation. Afterwards, they're offered a free peach, since they probably can't buy any, which they pick out themselves, then handed a piece of literature outlining Bitcoin. They'll walk away with peach juice dripping down their chin and glancing over the literature, all the while thinking to themselves, "What the fuck just happened?" Someone approaches them and asked, "Where did you get that peach?" The answer may be, "Right over there from that cute gal, but...", and off that guy goes to the Bitcoin Peach Stand.
Hope you enjoyed this post. I've got all kinds of weird ideas in my head just dyin' to get out.
Bruno
PS: I liked the ad, albeit it's missing
that something. The suggestions offered up seem to point to
that something.
