I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
I started buying bitcoins when they were at about $3.
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I started buying bitcoins when they were at about $3.
I know what I'm talking about when I say that I don't know what I'm talking about.
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I agree with your assertion but have never really known how to describe it until now. I learned something today because of you. Thanks 
Unfortunately, the only real way to know anything for sure about a controversial topic is to study it yourself.
I would advise you to be skeptical of people that say things like "Bitcoin doesn't apply to these economic arguments, because it's different." A lot of these people are exhibiting special pleading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_pleading From the article, examples of this logical fallacy include:
Examples of this fallacy on this form include: "There is no bubble, because Bitcoin is different", "Deflation in Bitcoin isn't bad, because Bitcoin is different than other previous currencies", or "X criticism doesn't apply to Bitcoin, because Bitcoin is different."
It doesn't mean what they're saying isn't true, but the reason will almost never be because "Bitcoin is different," and when it is, if they can't explain why Bitcoin does not belong in a certain category of things that an argument puts it in other than the fact that it's new or unique or people just don't understand it, then it's probably safe to dismiss their argument.
I would advise you to be skeptical of people that say things like "Bitcoin doesn't apply to these economic arguments, because it's different." A lot of these people are exhibiting special pleading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_pleading From the article, examples of this logical fallacy include:
- unexplained claims of exemption from principles commonly thought relevant to the subject matter
- claims to data that are inherently unverifiable, perhaps because too remote or impossible to define clearly
- appeals to "common knowledge" that bypass supporting data
- assertion that the opponent lacks the qualifications necessary to comprehend a point of view
- assertion that nobody has the qualifications necessary to comprehend a point of view
Examples of this fallacy on this form include: "There is no bubble, because Bitcoin is different", "Deflation in Bitcoin isn't bad, because Bitcoin is different than other previous currencies", or "X criticism doesn't apply to Bitcoin, because Bitcoin is different."
It doesn't mean what they're saying isn't true, but the reason will almost never be because "Bitcoin is different," and when it is, if they can't explain why Bitcoin does not belong in a certain category of things that an argument puts it in other than the fact that it's new or unique or people just don't understand it, then it's probably safe to dismiss their argument.
I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
What credentials does one need to stop oppression? Personally, I don't care if some people cant string two words together, We all here have one view, FREEDOM! If we cant get on in a society created by the society, We really are screwed!
No we don't. You might, but the True Believers are on their way to being marginalized by people who are serious about Bitcoin as a currency, and not as some Ayn Rand fantasy.
Unfortunately, the only real way to know anything for sure about a controversial topic is to study it yourself.
I would advise you to be skeptical of people that say things like "Bitcoin doesn't apply to these economic arguments, because it's different." A lot of these people are exhibiting special pleading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_pleading. From the article, examples of this logical fallacy include:
Examples of this fallacy on this forum include: "There is no bubble, because Bitcoin is different", "Deflation in Bitcoin isn't bad, because Bitcoin is different than other previous currencies", or "X criticism doesn't apply to Bitcoin, because Bitcoin is different."
It doesn't mean what they're saying isn't true, but the reason will almost never be because "Bitcoin is different," and when it is, if they can't explain why Bitcoin does not belong in a certain category of things that an argument puts it in other than the fact that it's new or unique or people just don't understand it, then it's probably safe to dismiss their argument.
I would advise you to be skeptical of people that say things like "Bitcoin doesn't apply to these economic arguments, because it's different." A lot of these people are exhibiting special pleading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_pleading. From the article, examples of this logical fallacy include:
- unexplained claims of exemption from principles commonly thought relevant to the subject matter
- claims to data that are inherently unverifiable, perhaps because too remote or impossible to define clearly
- appeals to "common knowledge" that bypass supporting data
- assertion that the opponent lacks the qualifications necessary to comprehend a point of view
- assertion that nobody has the qualifications necessary to comprehend a point of view
Examples of this fallacy on this forum include: "There is no bubble, because Bitcoin is different", "Deflation in Bitcoin isn't bad, because Bitcoin is different than other previous currencies", or "X criticism doesn't apply to Bitcoin, because Bitcoin is different."
It doesn't mean what they're saying isn't true, but the reason will almost never be because "Bitcoin is different," and when it is, if they can't explain why Bitcoin does not belong in a certain category of things that an argument puts it in other than the fact that it's new or unique or people just don't understand it, then it's probably safe to dismiss their argument.
If I had a bitcoin for every different opinion I've read on them, I'd be rich (even at their current price). Yes, I am aware formal credentials aren't everything, but they obviously are a lot. So, if anyone who posts frequently here or in the "Speculation" thread frequently, I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
I got the credentials.
Then I got past them.
Fortunately.
PS: UNFORTUNATELY....
The way things are in the US right now with the government having taken over the student loan market, and the costs of education having quadruple the price increases of inflation on the average, one simply "BUYS" credentials and at very high cost, both in loans and time.
Personally I don't think such credentials are a good investment. At least in many cases.
A more interesting question would be something like, is there a M. Friedman, Hayek or the like posting on these forums? If so I would know from the writing and need know nothing else about the person's credentials.
I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
What credentials does one need to stop oppression? Personally, I don't care if some people cant string two words together, We all here have one view, FREEDOM! If we cant get on in a society created by the society, We really are screwed!
Proudhon.
Almost: I'd say anti-Proudhon!
Nah I'm kidding.
OP: not me mate!
I dispense facts, sometimes opinions but unless people are paying me money (and sometimes even when they do) I'll always offer the caveat: I'm just some bloke and I make mistakes.
Anyone who says, "Do what I say and you can earn 30% daily passive income following my 7-step plan" and puts it in a large, bold, red font doesn't either IMO.
The best traders take their warm glow from profits not peer approval!
Proudhon.
Generally, people with advanced degrees in economics do not bloviate on Internet forums, and even if they did, they don't have much reason to share their credentials or their identity. Degrees or any other such qualifications are generally hard to prove, anyway, so why bother?
People with degrees are too busy making money to roam on some little BitCoin forum.By the way, I have a PHD in Economics, Computer Sciences, Cryptography, Mathematics...
Generally, people with advanced degrees in economics do not bloviate on Internet forums, and even if they did, they don't have much reason to share their credentials or their identity. Degrees or any other such qualifications are generally hard to prove, anyway, so why bother?
If I had a bitcoin for every different opinion I've read on them, I'd be rich (even at their current price). Yes, I am aware formal credentials aren't everything, but they obviously are a lot. So, if anyone who posts frequently here or in the "Speculation" thread frequently, I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
Credentials are meaningless. Paul Krugman, for example, has a Nobel prize in economics, but knows nothing about how a free-market economy leads to prosperity. He's been drinking too much of that Keynesian Kool-Aid. If you're unsure about how to "connect the dots", just dig for answers and think things through logically. The light bulb will eventually come on.
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I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
Same here.
Why don't you start with yours first?
I'd guess he's qualified to get pedos to sit down:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJLhQoxenB8
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I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
Same here.
Why don't you start with yours first?
I don't :-)
The problem is that even among the people with credentials there's no agreement.
I wouldn't be too focused on the "consensus" view, just get familiar with different views and form your own judgment.
I wouldn't be too focused on the "consensus" view, just get familiar with different views and form your own judgment.
If I had a bitcoin for every different opinion I've read on them, I'd be rich (even at their current price). Yes, I am aware formal credentials aren't everything, but they obviously are a lot. So, if anyone who posts frequently here or in the "Speculation" thread frequently, I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
If you value Credentials highly then I suggest that the bitcoin world isn't for you.
I suspect their are many well qualified and knowlagable people on this forum and many that make up for their lack of credentials with there wisdom and intelligence, but alas many of these people value their privacy over ego / status.
If I had a bitcoin for every different opinion I've read on them, I'd be rich (even at their current price). Yes, I am aware formal credentials aren't everything, but they obviously are a lot. So, if anyone who posts frequently here or in the "Speculation" thread frequently, I would just be curious of what kind of credentials you have.
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