Topic: Trust No One - page 82. (Read 161312 times)
Gotta Xfiles this bitch, Trust No One.
Good points, i think the only people you should trust are ones that are not afraid to reveal their identity and info about themselves.
Honestly, though, it's a good idea to approach each situation with an open heart and mind. I believe that people tend to be good, and we should treat them as though their intentions are sound. WHILE PROTECTING YOURSELF, it must be said. Don't be stupid, but don't assume that everyone is out to get you either.
Here is how I see it. Bitcoins = Cash in a land with 'no government' or regulations. Only trust someone to the same degree you would give them the equivilent amount of money in your local currency.
Most people wouldn't hand over $500 to a stranger, so why trust them with 50BTC?
Most people wouldn't hand over $500 to a stranger, so why trust them with 50BTC?
Trust must be earned.
Trust people you only know offline, but don't trust strangers. We are no longer monkeys.
I think it's better not to trust anybody on internet unless you know he/she personally.
I think that basic level for trust should be 0, and only go up from there by positive references that you can trust.
Hey I just heard about a guy named Pirate. Can I trust him with all my bitcoins? 
(BTW - Why would anyone trust a guy named "Pirate"? I think I'll start a new account named "Thief" and create a great new investment opportunity...)
Actually most of my coins are stored in a paper wallet - that is stored in a bank safety deposit box. That wallet was generated on a fresh-install computer that has never been connected to the 'net. Not only am I concerned about someone stealing my coins, but what if I'm killed by a falling meteor? I want my family to be able to find and spend the coins.
(BTW - Why would anyone trust a guy named "Pirate"? I think I'll start a new account named "Thief" and create a great new investment opportunity...)
Actually most of my coins are stored in a paper wallet - that is stored in a bank safety deposit box. That wallet was generated on a fresh-install computer that has never been connected to the 'net. Not only am I concerned about someone stealing my coins, but what if I'm killed by a falling meteor? I want my family to be able to find and spend the coins.
Sometimes I hit myself. Wait, or is that spank?
Can I trust myself?
well the story with bitcoin saving and trust, the uncountable hacks of servicesites & exchanges,... it is quite sure that there are many people around crypto coins, who cannot be trusted...
stay safe
stay safe
It's always better to not trust anybody in principle. It's easy, you must just behave like in real live and not trust the first one you see.
Cheers and liberty!
Cheers and liberty!
thanks
The wise words of Winston Churchill,
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."
Even the best of us get scammed when word hasn't got out yet. That's so much more true with Bitcoin. With no established authority to maintain a safe environment, it's only word of mouth that holds the power. So come to think of it... This forum is the closest thing to an authority figure.
So trust can be taken with as many grains of salt you wish. If there was an authority with the power to get these scammer sites and services shut down then the Bitcoin-world would be a better place but until then we just have to hold out until somebody gets done over by a scammer and speaks out (preferably on this forum because then I'll find out,
).
Just putting my case across so hopefully it holds some merit. Like hearing about all your views so thought I might as well join in, hehe.
"A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."
Even the best of us get scammed when word hasn't got out yet. That's so much more true with Bitcoin. With no established authority to maintain a safe environment, it's only word of mouth that holds the power. So come to think of it... This forum is the closest thing to an authority figure.
- It's this forum (amongst others) that puts scammers in their place.
- It's this forum that has the respected members of the Bitcoin industry who have the power (and usually the will) to make sure that these scam "artists" get as little attention and respect as possible.
- It's also this forum that breeds scammers, which is an unfortunate truth.
So trust can be taken with as many grains of salt you wish. If there was an authority with the power to get these scammer sites and services shut down then the Bitcoin-world would be a better place but until then we just have to hold out until somebody gets done over by a scammer and speaks out (preferably on this forum because then I'll find out,
).Just putting my case across so hopefully it holds some merit. Like hearing about all your views so thought I might as well join in, hehe.
Looked it up and downloaded it. Many thanks. Now I need to work out how it works. Oh, and get some coins!
I posted this question in a different thread but it seems that he is a better place for it.
Can you get a wallet on an iPhone or iPad? These are the devices I use for daily business and it would make life so much easier if you could.
Can you get a wallet on an iPhone or iPad? These are the devices I use for daily business and it would make life so much easier if you could.
The only one I know of is blockchain.info. You can find some info about it here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/blockchaininfo-wallet-on-ios-install-it-now-100787
I posted this question in a different thread but it seems that he is a better place for it.
Can you get a wallet on an iPhone or iPad? These are the devices I use for daily business and it would make life so much easier if you could.
Can you get a wallet on an iPhone or iPad? These are the devices I use for daily business and it would make life so much easier if you could.
Good advice, paranoia is good, keeps you on your toes, TRUST IN BITCOIN and no one else, well... Maybe someone else but just be careful people, obviously.
Hey common, you can trust me guys I'm here to help. PM me if you need anything
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