The Internet isn't worth it for Consumers. And that will stop adoption.

jimmijames73

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Quote from: kireinaha on November 25, 2013, 02:59:10 AM

Now along comes bitcoin, and the average consumer is asking... why do I need to use this? I have a credit card already that provides me with consumer protections and spending rewards. And nobody has really answered that question yet.

^ I agree, the average consumer is happy using PayPal or credit cards, as they are integrated into most websites and provide buyer protection if they get scammed. To them bitcoin is a step backwards, as it requires them to manage their own wallet security and if they are scammed or hacked there is no way to get their bitcoin back.

kireinaha

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Maybe all of you are in high school still, but old timers like me can remember the mass roll out of the world wide web to consumers during the 90s, and trust me, nobody was asking the questions made by the OP. And that`s because everyone immediately recognized the importance and utility of the Internet and world wide web. Sure, we had to deal with dial up connections and relatively expensive hardware, but it was worth it to access exciting new protocols such as e-mail and instant messaging. Nobody was claiming that the Internet was bad because it facilitated terrorists lol. Mostly we bitched about AOL`s busy signals when trying to connect.

Now along comes bitcoin, and the average consumer is asking... why do I need to use this? I have a credit card already that provides me with consumer protections and spending rewards. And nobody has really answered that question yet.

pening

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Ironically the OP is highlighting may of the problems with Bitcoin that are being overlooked. the internet was difficult to setup and use and didnt really take off until those issues were resolved, with better UIs, work access or ADSL at home, and cheaper IT for the home user. Bitcoin needs easier interfaces.

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Quote from: proudhon on November 24, 2013, 10:58:14 AM

What is internet?

So perfect.

Especially how he gets angry about all the letters and symbols in the email address. 100% perfect parallel to people and Bitcoin addresses.

The irritation in their voice about how convoluted and difficult it feels for them.

How its nature is confusing and unclear to them. And how they mock it, belittle it, and get angry about it.

BittBurger

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Quote from: alp on November 24, 2013, 10:50:31 AM

- You have to buy some expensive piece of hardware called a modem even if you already have a computer
- You tie up your entire phone line or have to buy an additional phone line just to use it
- Barely anyone has an email address, so who are you going to send email to?
- Hardly any companies have ways to buy things, plus it's not secure enough to send your credit card
- You have to be an expert to install software to connect to the internet
- Criminals and terrorists might use it.

I created the thread you're running a parody of here, and those are all good points.

I had planned to jump in here and play devil's advocate again, pointing out that the Internet has obvious benefits from the start ... tons of conveniences...

But in reality, at *this stage* ... the internet was new, and it was nothing more than a place you could go (on AOL) and find fat chicks to hook up with.

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Quote from: protokol on November 24, 2013, 11:03:35 AM

Quote from: proudhon on November 24, 2013, 10:58:14 AM

What is internet?

Thanks, that just made my day Cheesy

OMG, this is a real classic
I think I can even remember watching that show
come to think of it.. shit i'm getting old

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Quote from: proudhon on November 24, 2013, 10:58:14 AM

What is internet?

This @ thing , it's creepy Cheesy

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Quote from: proudhon on November 24, 2013, 10:58:14 AM

What is internet?

Thanks, that just made my day Cheesy

proudhon

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What is internet?

niothor

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Quote from: alp on November 24, 2013, 10:50:31 AM

- You have to buy some expensive piece of hardware called a modem even if you already have a computer
- You tie up your entire phone line or have to buy an additional phone line just to use it
- Barely anyone has an email address, so who are you going to send email to?
- Hardly any companies have ways to buy things, plus it's not secure enough to send your credit card
- You have to be an expert to install software to connect to the internet
- Criminals and terrorists might use it.

and lots lots lots , never ending hoards of Trolls from the depths of Mordor

alp

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- You have to buy some expensive piece of hardware called a modem even if you already have a computer
- You tie up your entire phone line or have to buy an additional phone line just to use it
- Barely anyone has an email address, so who are you going to send email to?
- Hardly any companies have ways to buy things, plus it's not secure enough to send your credit card
- You have to be an expert to install software to connect to the internet
- Criminals and terrorists might use it.

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