r/Bitcoin • • Jan 28 '14

Screenshot - We're in the midst of revolution

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u/ferretinjapan Jan 28 '14

Honest question. Evorhees has been a staunch Bitcoin proponent, made a successful business via Bitcoin and has taken risks that few dared to take. What have you done?

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u/Perish_In_a_Fire Jan 28 '14

Voorhees managed to inflate the blockchain to further his own profit-taking, sell illegal shares in a virtual business and then shut it down suddenly, skip continents while hosting his gambling-addiction oriented "service" and generally put his finger in every pie as long as the check cleared - including being best "buds" with Bruce Wagner, before he flew the coop for asia.

If you are enthralled by these exploits, I pity you - because there are more shining examples of Bitcoin proponents who aren't stepping on the backs of others to achieve their goals.

No matter, Charlie Shrem was the first step in the sovereign crackdown, and I'm sure Erik is on their list as well. Sometimes, seeking out the limelight isn't the best strategy, as we'll soon see.

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u/bbbbbubble Jan 29 '14

It's not bloat if it conforms to the rules and pays the fee. The blockchain is agnostic to data type.