AtomicBlockFull Member
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#1Aug 3, 2017, 11:48 AM
Saw a quote from Michael Saylor. Can’t believe he ever doubted Bitcoin. Now he’s holding over 670k BTC. That's some serious dedication.
Are We Still Skeptical About Bitcoin?
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Yeah, it’s wild how many folks used to trash Bitcoin but now they’re all in. Emotions can really cloud judgment. Some just don’t get it.
People will always doubt Bitcoin. Just look back at old posts, everyone thought it was dead at some point.
ninja_diamondNewbie
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#4Aug 5, 2017, 03:04 PM
LOL, he was wrong about Bitcoin and online gambling too. But hey, that connection is key for Bitcoin's rise.
Doubting Bitcoin was normal back in the day. But now, over a decade in, it's still growing. Some people just can’t wrap their heads around it.
Saylor flipped from critic to major supporter. Makes sense, right? Innovation always faces resistance at first.
Saylor's transformation is something else. Like Paul in the Bible, he went from hater to preacher. Now he’s stacking Bitcoin like crazy.
I get it, I doubted Bitcoin too at first, but now I see its potential. Saylor's a prime example of changing minds.
If you’re skeptical about Bitcoin, it’s usually from ignorance. A lot of people doubted it early on but have come around.
quantumhashNewbie
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#10Aug 6, 2017, 08:36 AM
For sure. It's mostly fear-based doubt. People don't want to risk it, so they spread negativity to feel better.
chris.novaMember
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#11Aug 6, 2017, 01:41 PM
Some doubt Bitcoin out of pride. They know better but refuse to admit it. Like Peter Schiff, he’s just stubborn.
Exactly! Not everyone will get on board with Bitcoin, and that’s fine. People process things differently.
s4t0shi_viperMember
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#13Aug 6, 2017, 11:33 PM
If they’re afraid to invest, they’ll just drag others down with them. But they’ll see they were wrong eventually.
kevin_farmNewbie
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#14Aug 7, 2017, 05:24 AM
Yeah, 100%. I know people who doubt everything about online money-making. They just want to hold onto the past.
Trump was a big doubter back in 2021, but look at him now promoting Bitcoin. Shows how opinions can flip.
fox_rock3tMember
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#16Aug 7, 2017, 12:28 PM
10 years is a long time for opinions to change. People get worried when prices dip, thinking it’s the end.
stake_2017Newbie
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#17Aug 7, 2017, 02:14 PM
Bitcoin's been resilient, always bouncing back. Just keep HODLing, and the real value will show.
Those who doubt now might just be in denial. Once they see the light, they’ll be all in.
diamondhandsHero Member
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#19Aug 7, 2017, 07:32 PM
I have friends who still laugh at my Bitcoin investment. But I’ve seen them change their minds over time.
Yeah, same! Some people I’ve tried to convince for years are finally saying they’ll buy during the next dip.