The best part is I wasn't.... have never added a post to that discussion, because I feel my technical skills are not enough to weigh in. I shared a post titled "24 alternative forums and chats for Bitcoin discussion"
It was followed by a ban, then followed by a message that apologized for the ban, that I was now going to be unbanned in 3 days. I will not be back, and will be promoting other mediums of discussion in the future. It' a shame... But perhaps the biggest shame is the fact that bitcoin relies on consensus.... To achieve consensus a community needs to have un bias discussion... There is going to be spammers, FUD, bullshit and all sorts of shit. but without seeing the shit, there is a HUGE bias within ANY debate. As far as I am concerned, the discussion on reddit about all the latest topics including the blocksize, fork and xt client is basically useless, as there has clearly been a bias in the articles that have been filtered and without seeing both sides, the consensus is manipulated, or basically a false representation as all parties have not been able to voice opinion without a subjective approval. r/bitcoin is basically useless in terms of quality discussion and moving in a positive direction that doesn't directly contrast with what Bitcoin stands for.
I feel you man. But we need to understand something, every internet forum with A LOT of users will sooner or later reach critical mass and troll and idiots will prevail while constructive posters will be minority.
I've seen identical comments about bitcointalk in the past. You can't have discussion on the highest level with only people who know what they are talking about and are programmers, economists and scientist.
Maybe your ban was a mistake? You tried to PM theymos about it? If this is only effect of you posting that "24 alternative forums and chats for Bitcoin discussion" post then I don't believe you were rightfully banned.
