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I found out a couple weeks ago that some friends are pregnant with their first. I wrote this to help them prepare for it. FWIW, I have an almost 3 year old and a 4.5 month old. I hope this helps some dads to be, here! Feel free to add anything you think I missed (there are things I thought of after I emailed this to my buddy and told him later but did not put into this). After we've got some responses, I'll see how much of this we can add to the wiki here. Before * Go to all baby appointments! This is probably a no brainer for you but some people don't realize it. Ultrasounds are cool! And it's really great to ask the ObGyn or midwife any and all questions you have! (ie, I asked before #1 was born when I'd be able to hear his hearbeat. The ObGyn said, "in just a minute, I have the doppler right here." "no, I mean with my ear against her belly." "oh, never, it's too loud in there and baby's heartbeat gets drowned out.") * Go to some birth classes. But maybe not all of them. Depends how many you're encouraged to go to; KP advised ALL of them and they're tiring and tedious and mostly boring. I skipped the breastfeeding one, from the sounds of it, that was a good choice because it was a bunch of women trying to learn to breast feed dolls with at least one boob hanging out. L&D class was like 8 hours on a Saturday with like 30 couples. We went through the whole process. It was exhausting. I'm not sure it helped much because when you get to it, you listen to what the medical team is advising. * Start planing to buy shit now (or starting at week 13) If you're going to do one, make a registry, do the showers, and see what people get you. Get your big ticket items (car seats, strollers, cribs, etc) onto something like camelcamelcamel or other pricewatch and buy the sales. I bought our stroller as an OpenBox deal on Amazon. Still paid $300 for it but that's better than the $500 retail. More on gear later. * If you're going to get a doula, start meeting them now and find someone you like. My yoga studio has a "meet the doulas" event one night every month or so where they all give a spiel and then you can hang out and talk to them. We went but I had to chase our toddler around so I didn't get to sit in on the thing. We found a doula to be really helpful, mostly because it made it feel like there was a person on our team that wasn't a hospital employee and it gave me more comfort in being able to leave the room to run home for things as needed. In retrospect, a doula would have been probably even better with the first delivery than the second but live and learn. * Pregnancy sucks. Did no one tell you that? Plenty of women say they loved being pregnant (Wife said she enjoyed being pregnant with our first, not so much the second as she had miserable heartburn every day. She carried a bag of tums with her at all times and called them her "after dinner mints".) and I have no doubt some do. I support that and their feelings. But you're beginning what will likely be one of or the most life changing choice you'll ever make and prior to that little bundle of giggles popping out, your partner gets to go through a roller coaster of hormones (I lucked out with wife, she's even keeled and that part wasn't bad) as well as body changes that are sure to wreak havoc on psyche. "I'm the heaviest I've ever been!" Well, yea, you've got a baby inside you, you've never had a baby inside you before. Really messed with wife when I put my boot on the scale at a visit and tipped the scales to something like 190. She was like "OMG, I've really packed it on in these weeks!" The med assistant gave me wry smile and wife turned to see me close and scrunched her nose and shook a fist. Fun stuff. * Did I say pregnancy sucks? Libido will be all over the place. So will body comfort both physically and mentally. You just roll with it as you can. Near the end (and especially once the baby has come) your partner's breasts will probably be the largest, shapeliest, and most enticing they have ever been. And it may be entirely likely you're are not allowed to play with them, touch them, look at them, breath on them, or even think about them because they're sore and maybe leaking, and goddamnit I'm a cow now, MOOO. (Wife has said moo a couple times in the last couple weeks when I walk in and she's pumping; I think all the pumping is taking a toll on us both. It's a lot more work that breastfeeding but it allows me a wonderful amount of involvement with the baby which allows for more bonding and I feel way more connected to #2 than I did our first at this age). * Of course, the above are not absolutes, all women are different and pregnancies are different. We had plenty of sexy time while pregnant with #1 and comparatively none with #2. Part of that was how hard the second pregnancy was and part of that was that we already had a kid and were doing parent things so were tired. So it goes. * Plan some vacation now; especially if leave from work is not a concern. First trimester can be rough but things generally smooth out in the second. We went to Nicaragua and hiked an active volcano when wife was 4 months preg with #1. Do that shit now, it will be a while until you'll want (or have the energy) to travel and we're a lot less adventurous now that we're caring for kid and infant. No surprise there * Start familiarizing yourself with the alphabet soup. FMLA, CFRA, PFL, SDL. Family Medical Leave Act; California Family Rights Act; Paid Family Leave; Short Term Disability Leave. These will require paperwork from medical offices to employers and to the state. Get these submitted as required and make use of those benefits. You can always do more work. One day your baby is crying for you and wants to be held and snuggled, the next he's telling you to get out of the chicken run, you don't go in there, and he'll put you in timeout. It's fucking hard but not so that you'd want to miss it. * Know your employment contract/policies/etc as well as your boss's position on family life and work culture. Don't be guilted into anything that is less than the full amount you are entitled to. * In the same vein as the above point, you won't believe (maybe you will) the amount of assholes who will tell you, "you won't be able to wait to get back to work!" or "why are you taking so much time?" or "You'll get sick of being home and come back early." No two ways about this: fuck those people. * Know multiple routes to your hospital and how long it take to get there in the worst traffic. First babies are generally slow to come but it's a goddamn roller coaster of excitement when something like water breaking happens and you have to get up and go. Labor and Delivery * By now you should have a car seat base installed into the car and a proper car seat in it, waiting for the moment. Leave this in the car, the hospital will likely not let you leave without it. Find a place to inspect the installation; some hospitals do it, so do fire departments. Google/call around or ask at your next ObGyn visit. * You need a Go Bag. Or one each. This should include: * personal care products * phone chargers * other distraction things (labor can be literally hours of just sitting waiting) * list of mom's meds (or mental knowledge) * known allergies! * birth plan if you have one * a change of clothes (as a dirty man, I think I brought a shirt, lol) * clothes for baby to go home in (don't just bring NB size! A 0-3 onesie is a good idea too; never know how big that baby is going to be) * lacrosse ball or whatever; hospital room accommodation for mom is alright, Dad is probably going to be on a pull out chair or couch. * Comfortable, easy on/off, loose clothes for mom. * You'll mostly be told what/where/how to do things once you're in the hospital. However, you have some choice too. Mom doesn't have to labor laying down on her back with her feet in stirrups. You can walk around, (depending on facility) use a bath tub, roll onto sides, hands and knees, etc. * Pain management is important. Something I think helped with #2 is that instead of going straight for an epidural, wife elected for Nitrous Oxide. So as she felt a contraction coming, she'd hold the cup over her face and breath the N2O until about the peak of the contraction. Obviously not enough to knock her out but enough to take some of the edge off the contraction. (Apparently, this used to be really common, then much less so since the 80s? 90s? then has come back into favor after new research more recently. * Epidural is an option. Talk to your ObGyn about this. TL;NotAHealthCareProvider is it numbs things drastically and therefore often requires IV synthetic oxytocin to be administered to advance the labor. More interferey, more possibility for complicationy. * You'll likely be offered to cut the cord. I noped the fuck out of cutting #1's. When they asked me way before #2 came out, I said "no way". But when the time came I spoke up and told them I wanted to. I don't really remember it honestly. I mean, I do, but it isn't that significant in my mind. I'd recommend doing it, though. * AFAIK, episiotomies are no longer recommended but that isn't to say tearing won't happen. It probably will. It will have to be stitched up. It comes in four grades. Vaginal wall, vaginal muscle, rectal muscle, rectal wall. I don't remember the grading numbers, 1-4 I think. First kid caused a 3, second a 2. Recovery from the 2 was much faster than the 3. * Feeding the baby as soon and as much as possible is important. Gotta get that nasty poop (don't remember what it's called) out as it is related to jaundice problems. Jaundice is also apparently caused by a blood type (RH) mismatch, between mother and baby and we had this problem with #2. We spent like 24+ hours keeping him under blue lights and trying like hell to stuff his body full. Once he regained birthweight, all concerns related to the RH mismatch were gone and we were out of the dark. * Breastfeeding can be hard for mother and baby at first. Use lactation consultants and get help. Mom's who breast feed have a lower risk of post partum depression * Dads can get post partum depression too. Maybe google around and be aware of the risk factors and signs for both of you. Gear * Car seats all have to meet the same safety standards. Get one that is light enough to be comfortable, is easy to get in and out, and fits in your car well. That last bit is more important for older kid carseats than infant because infant seats all seem to have the same base size. * Crib: they're fucking expensive. We got ours from Pottery Barn, somewhere we would never shop, only because one of wife's friend's moms gave us $200 in gift cards for there for our wedding. I think we still paid like $400 for the crib after the cards applied. But #2 is using it now too so maybe that's not insane. * Stroller, as mentioned above, it's expensive. We had a Graco or something that we bought because it would hold the infant seat and it was cheap. It fucking sucked and I hated walking/running with it and it didn't maneuver well. Then we went on a hike and borrowed a BOB. It's a great stroller. We bought our own. #1 still rides in it on evening walks while we carry his brother on our chest. And this weekend we snapped the adapter into it and put #2's car seat on it and went to the Farmer's Market. Again, if you're comfy with the idea, Amazon Warehouse/Open Box deals. I wanted a stroller with a swiveling front wheel that had the option to lock as well as an adjustable handle. I found the handle on our old stroller was too low and was uncomfortable for long periods of pushing. The adjustable height on the BOB handle is nice. I think the biggest thing here is to get a stroller that fits your lifestyle. * A [baby swing](https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/category/gear-travel/infant-activity/swings/32026/) is handy. It's nice to have something that rocks them and plays music/white noise. We've got one that has a mobile as well. Given the time frame, I think you guys are welcome to ours. It's a little squeaky but wholly functional. * A bouncing chair gets even more use, for us, with both kids. We have one [like this](https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/product/fisher-price-reg-sweet-snugapuppy-dreams-bouncer/1060769749?skuId=60769749&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_baby_online&product_id=60769749&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&adpos=1o53&creative=224186171444&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&mrkgadid=3176331679&mrkgcl=609&rkg_id=h-0d17d1bd656a886269a47241e10a5375_t-1530800094&gclid=CjwKCAjwg_fZBRAoEiwAppvp-fNHgwAfAmULKYGimNi-JF0XnrWq7rOiZsbO0bsCGJe9prDy0R1CXhoCcj4QAvD_BwE). It worked really well for both kids and we use it ALL the time. Several times/day. * Water proof mattress covers. covers, with an 's'. Because you want two of them. Make the crib twice: cover, sheet, cover, sheet. That way when the inevitable 2am blowout happens, you strip down the first two layers quick and go back to sleep. We changed and replaced too many sheets with #1 before we learned this one. * A baby carrier. Ayayay. We've had like 4 of these things. Bjorn (meh); Baby Onya (used a lot but was never very comfortable for either of us); one other I can't remember, and now a Lille Baby which we both like and find very comfortable. Wife also got a Ribozo from our doula. It's a 15' long wrap. It works well for wife and #2 looks so cozy in it. Generally she uses that and I use the Lille but she sometimes uses the Lille. I haven't tried the Ribozo yet but don't think I will. * Bottles. Holy crap there are so many. With #1 we ended up liking Tommee Tippee the best but #2 had trouble with them. We went to Dr. Brown's for him. They're expensive but seem to really help cutting down the sucked air. (getting him off formula really helped get rid of his fussiness too). If breastfeeding, this isn't really a concern * A bottle warmer. In both our condo and here in our house, we leave a bottle warmer near the bed. At night we put a cooler with bottles next to the bed and warm them as needed throughout the night. It's basically a small hot plate that you add water to and it boils/steams the bottles. Works alright. * Big swaddles. Not these stupid like 18-24"x 30" buggers that are everywhere. We got some this time around that are like 36x36" and they work way better. Baby Care You're going to want some things on hand so that you don't have to go get them at the 24hour CVS at 2am. I've done this. On multiple occasions (once from a hotel room in an hour or so south of Sacramento because we didn't bring things with us; it sucked) * Tylenol. Children's tylenol has the same concentration as baby tylenol but is generally (no exaggeration) less total cost for twice the volume. Often the difference is the cap--baby tylenol has a cap that receives a syringe, children's often doesn't. So decant into the lid or a dosage cup and draw it with the syringe. "But children's tylenol doesn't come with a syringe?!" Go to the pharmacy window and ask for a liquid medicine dosing syringe. They have them for free. The thing to make sure is that the tylenol is 160mg/5ml. * Ibuprofen. Kids can't have this until 6 months. At which point, get some and keep it on hand so you can cycle Tylenol/IB as needed. * Baby gas drops. The drug is Simethicone. Get a couple bottles and keep on hand. * Gripe water. It is natural gas remedy and supposed to help sooth the tummy. It's like fennel or some other herbacious shit. * thermometer. We've got rectal, oral, and one that goes into ear. The first two have gotten lots of use. The aural, not much; wiggly kids are tough. Don't confuse which one goes in what hole. * We recently bought an otoscope so we can see if it's worthwhile to head to the Ped/urgent care for ear problems. I think it was like $40 on Amazon; comparing that to copays, it seemed reasonable. * Lanolin. For diaper rash (also chapped nipples). There are other options for diaper rash too. Lanolin seemed to do the best job with the least disgustingness. Coconut oil is nice for general use as well but not great for severe rash. * Baking soda. This isn't a carry with everywhere thing, it's more for dealing with diaper rash at home. But a good amount into a bath really seems to soothe skin. I just dump a bunch in. If you get it from somewhere other than the grocery store it's super cheap. * Q-tips for boogers and ear wax * Put your pediatrician's number into both your phones under something like "PEDIATRICIAN" so it's easy to find. * to couple with above, most places (especially down there) or insurance providers have an "advice nurse" who is a great, free resource to call with questions. It's kind of like triage in that they can help you decide if the kid needs to be seen by medical providers. Put this number into your phone too. Baby at home * Sleep when the baby sleeps * Read about sleep training and decide what you're going to do. It doesn't have to be concrete, but it helps to have a plan and start early. * Co sleeping is done around the world but largely frowned on in America. New research is suggesting maybe America rethink that (saw that headline yesterday, I think). Do what's right for you. Generally, our babies slept better with us when young but we slept like shit with them in bed. We normally only brought them to bed when they needed comfort. * Happiest Baby on the Block is a book or video or something that gets rave reviews. We watched the dude who created it in a KP class on infant care. Swaddling and "shhh-ing" really calm an angry baby. * Youtube some swaddling techniques. There's kind of a standard version and a "frog" version. I only did the frog version with #1 a little bit near the end of his swaddling but it worked well. I use the standard (draw a straight edge of cloth--I use stretchy blanket, often--across the baby, right shoulder to left hip; draw the excess from below them up tight to the left shoulder; draw the remainder tight from left shoulder to right shoulder. Bam. Swaddled and happy * White noise machines are recommended frequently to help kids sleep. We play little musics when he's in his chair or swing and have [one of these for the crib](https://www.amazon.com/New-Baby-Einstein-Dreams-Soother/dp/B01JVSYFTS/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527822347&sr=8-11&keywords=baby+einstein+under+the+sea) but #2 doesn't seem to be into it whereas #1 would zone out on it and pass out. * Reflux is a common issue with baby because they're lower esophogeal valve doesn't work like ours. It's also the reason they vomit when burping, I think. A folded tower underneath the own end of the crib mattress can really help to ease some fussiness if this is an issue. * Gas pain is really common especially with bottle fed and formula babies and with all babies until the gut develops more (4+ months, I think). laying them on their back and "bicycling" their legs can be helpful, so can pushing but legs up to a squatty position when they are on the back. Once they're a bit older and can hold head up, laying them across the lap with hips hanging off one side and head off the other can be beneficial as well. * People will want to touch your baby the same way they want to touch your dog--without asking. Think about how you want to handle this. * the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends basically 0 screen time until 2 years. * If the kid won't stop screaming and you've done everything and are losing your shit, put it down in it's crib and take a breather. It is safe in it's crib and you'll feel both a million times better and like an asshole for having been frustrated. * Learn Infant, Child, and pregnant woman heimlich and CPR if you don't know it already * Lock the poisons away now. * Schedule time to give your partner a break and do the same for yourself. This is "me" time. A walk around the neighborhood, watching the ocean, circus time, a cup of coffee, walking through the shops downtown. Whatever. Just make plans to send one another away alone. You don't realize how much you worry about the kids until you're not with them. You'll hear a baby while out and go into high alarm then realize, "oh, that's not mine." * Find a good baby sitter and plan dates. Between date expenses and the sitter it's fucking expensive. It's worth it. * Read to your kid every night. We haven't started with #2 consistently yet but will soon. #1 gets his books every night. It's a wonderful time to expand their vocabulary, teach them, and also cuddle, bond, and relax. I think more than anything, trust yourselves and your instincts. All manner of things are said to make your life and baby easier, happier, healthier, smarter, etc. Most are just to make money for other people.	r/daddit	post	r/daddit	2018-06-29	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyZmt5akFKMzM3YmdUaS1JZkkweVlvWVp2NGJpbkFlZ2JoRDlrTjhpdW9OcGFVdGtvR2RVMHhVN21MU3ZxN3Bla210bHpsamtrQW5kR2NhVVd5NmNXQ3c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzaGpucHBjREZrZnRTZVVqMWppWXBkQVRyTHV4VXRpcWFaUzE1N0s3c2RjbDh4eXBXQ282Y1pfMVBaRHhXalJLWEM3V3FPYWJDV1ZTRGpIanluek9HRzcxaHE1WkR0c2tYSjA3V09SZ3Rhd0xiVzlnYjNVRnd1VWR5dkRmVGVWeHNCZ2FKZHRUdkJLYWdUOC1FN3l2ZkxRPT0=
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This FAQ and information thread serves to inform both new and existing users about common Bitcoin topics that readers coming to this Bitcoin subreddit may have. This is a living and breathing document, which will change over time. If you have suggestions on how to change it, please comment below or message the mods. ----- What is \/r/btc? The \/r/btc reddit community was originally created as a community to discuss bitcoin. It quickly gained momentum in August 2015 when the bitcoin block size debate heightened. On the legacy \/r/bitcoin subreddit it was discovered that moderators were heavily censoring discussions that were not inline with their own opinions. Once realized, the subreddit subscribers began to openly question the censorship [which led to](http://archive.is/0G8az) thousands of redditors being banned from the \/r/bitcoin subreddit. A large number of redditors switched to other subreddits such as /r/bitcoin_uncensored and /r/btc. For a run-down on the history of censorship, please read [A (brief and incomplete) history of censorship in /r/bitcoin by John Blocke](https://medium.com/@johnblocke/a-brief-and-incomplete-history-of-censorship-in-r-bitcoin-c85a290fe43) and [/r/Bitcoin Censorship, Revisted by John Blocke](https://medium.com/@johnblocke/r-bitcoin-censorship-revisited-58d5b1bdcd64). As yet another example, \/r/bitcoin [censored 5,683 posts and comments](https://www.reddit.com/r/noncensored_bitcoin/comments/7414nf/september_2017_stats_post/) just in the month of September 2017 alone. This shows the sheer magnitude of censorship that is happening, which continues to this day. [Read a synopsis of /r/bitcoin](https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinMarkets/comments/6rxw7k/informative_btc_vs_bch_articles/dl8v4lp/) to get the full story and a complete understanding of [why people are so upset](https://www.reddit.com/r/KarmaCourt/comments/5gvqf6/and_now_for_something_completely_different_the/) with \/r/bitcoin's censorship. Further reading can be found [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/83vgdm/a_collection_of_evidence_regarding_bitcoins/) and [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/cpftea/its_important_to_remember_the_past_and_show/ewp7abj/) with a giant collection of information regarding these topics. ----- Why is censorship bad for Bitcoin? As demonstrated above, censorship has become prevalent in almost all of the major Bitcoin [communication channels](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/5mxov4/wtf_north_koreas_cgc_tries_to_control_bitcoin/dc78hwl/). The [impacts of censorship in Bitcoin](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/5cxx8t/the_impacts_of_censorship/) are very real. "Censorship can really hinder a society if it is bad enough. Because media is such a large part of people’s lives today and it is the source of basically all information, if the information is not being given in full or truthfully then the society is left uneducated [...] Censorship is probably the number one way to lower people’s right to freedom of speech." By censoring certain topics and [specific words](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/5vr7ij/partial_list_of_words_that_automod_removes_from/), people in these Bitcoin communication channels are literally being brain washed into thinking a certain way, molding the reader in a way that they desire; this has a lasting impact especially on users who are new to Bitcoin. Censoring in Bitcoin is the direct opposite of what the spirit of Bitcoin is, and should be condemned anytime it occurs. Also, it's important to [think critically](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/5txje0/edward_snowden_the_answer_to_fake_news_is_not/) and [independently](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/9cm3nj/psa_the_sub_has_been_under_attack_by_various_bad/), and have an open mind. ----- Why do some groups attempt to discredit \/r/btc? This subreddit has become a place to discuss everything Bitcoin-related and even other cryptocurrencies at times when the topics are relevant to the overall ecosystem. Since this subreddit is one of the few places on Reddit where users will not be censored for their opinions and people are allowed to speak freely, truth is often said here without the fear of reprisal from moderators in the form of bans and censorship. Because of this freedom, people and groups who don't want you to hear the truth with do almost anything they can to try to stop you from speaking the truth and try to manipulate readers here. You can see many cited examples of cases where special interest groups have gone out of their way to attack this subreddit and attempt to disrupt and discredit it. [See the examples here.](https://old.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/9cm3nj/psa_the_sub_has_been_under_attack_by_various_bad/) ----- What is the goal of \/r/btc? This subreddit is a diverse community dedicated to the success of bitcoin. \/r/btc honors the spirit and nature of Bitcoin being a place for open and free discussion about Bitcoin without the interference of moderators. Subscribers at anytime can look at and review the [public moderator logs](https://modlogs.fyi/r/btc). This subreddit does have [rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/wiki/index#wiki_rules_for_this_subreddit_.28also_in_the_sidebar.29) as mandated by reddit that we must follow plus a couple of rules of our own. Make sure to [read the /r/btc wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/wiki/index) for more information and resources about this subreddit which includes information such as the benefits of Bitcoin, how to get started with Bitcoin, and more. ----- What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency, also called a virtual currency, which can be transacted for a low-cost nearly instantly from anywhere in the world. Bitcoin also powers the blockchain, which is a public immutable and decentralized global ledger. Unlike traditional currencies such as dollars, bitcoins are issued and managed without the need for any central authority whatsoever. There is no government, company, or bank in charge of Bitcoin. As such, it is more resistant to wild inflation and corrupt banks. With Bitcoin, you can be your own bank. Read the Bitcoin whitepaper to further understand the schematics of how Bitcoin works. ----- What is Bitcoin Cash? Bitcoin Cash (ticker symbol: BCH) is an updated version of Bitcoin which solves the scaling problems that have been plaguing Bitcoin Core (ticker symbol: BTC) for years. Bitcoin (BCH) is just a continuation of the Bitcoin project that allows for bigger blocks which will give way to more growth and adoption. You can read more about Bitcoin on [BitcoinCash.org](https://bitcoincash.org/) or read [What is Bitcoin Cash](https://www.bitcoin.com/info/what-is-bitcoin-cash) for additional details. ----- How do I buy Bitcoin? You can buy Bitcoin on an exchange or with a brokerage. If you're looking to buy, you can [buy Bitcoin with your credit card](https://buy.bitcoin.com/) to get started quickly and safely. There are several others places to buy Bitcoin too; please check the sidebar under brokers, exchanges, and trading for other go-to service providers to begin buying and trading Bitcoin. Make sure to [do your homework first](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/how-to-choose-the-right-bitcoin-exchange/) before choosing an exchange to ensure you are choosing the right one for you. ----- How do I store my Bitcoin securely? After the initial step of buying your first Bitcoin, you will need a Bitcoin wallet to secure your Bitcoin. Knowing which Bitcoin wallet to choose is the second most important step in becoming a Bitcoin user. Since you are investing funds into Bitcoin, choosing the right Bitcoin wallet for you is a critical step that shouldn’t be taken lightly. [Use this guide to help you choose the right wallet for you](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/how-to-choose-the-right-bitcoin-wallet/). Check the sidebar under Bitcoin wallets to get started and find a wallet that you can store your Bitcoin in. ----- Why is my transaction taking so long to process? Bitcoin transactions typically confirm in ~10 minutes. A confirmation means that the Bitcoin transaction has been verified by the network through the process known as mining. Once a transaction is confirmed, it cannot be reversed or double spent. Transactions are included in blocks. If you have sent out a Bitcoin transaction and it’s delayed, chances are the [transaction fee](https://bitcoinfees.cash/) you used wasn’t enough to out-compete others causing it to be [backlogged](https://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/#0,24h). The transaction won’t confirm until it clears the backlog. This typically occurs when using the Bitcoin Core (BTC) blockchain due to poor central planning. If you are using Bitcoin (BCH), you shouldn't encounter these problems as the block limits have been raised to accommodate a massive amount of volume freeing up space and lowering transaction costs. ----- Why does my transaction cost so much, I thought Bitcoin was supposed to be cheap? As described above, transaction fees have spiked on the Bitcoin Core (BTC) blockchain mainly due to a limit on transaction space. This has created what is called a fee market, which has primarily been a premature artificially induced price increase on transaction fees due to the limited amount of block space available (supply vs. demand). The original plan was for fees to help secure the network when the block reward decreased and eventually stopped, but the plan was not to reach that point until some time in the future, [around the year 2140](https://wiki.bitcoin.com/w/Controlled_supply#Projected_Bitcoins_Long_Term). This original plan was restored with Bitcoin (BCH) where fees are typically less than a single penny per transaction. ----- What is the block size limit? The original Bitcoin client didn’t have a block size cap, however was limited to 32MB due to the Bitcoin protocol message size constraint. However, in July 2010 Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto introduced a [temporary 1MB limit](https://sourceforge.net/p/bitcoin/code/103/tree//trunk/main.h?diff=515630145fcbc978e39dbaa5:102) as an anti-DDoS measure. The temporary measure from Satoshi Nakamoto was made clear three months later when Satoshi said the block size limit can be [increased again by phasing it in](https://archive.is/L5yvP#selection-3315.0-3315.7) when it’s needed (when the demand arises). When introducing Bitcoin on the cryptography mailing list in 2008, Satoshi said that [scaling to Visa levels](https://www.mail-archive.com/cryptography%40metzdowd.com/msg09964.html) “would probably not seem like a big deal.” ----- What is the block size debate all about anyways? The block size debate boils down to different sets of users who are trying to come to consensus on the best way to scale Bitcoin for growth and success. Scaling Bitcoin has actually been a topic of discussion since Bitcoin was first released in 2008; for example you can read how Satoshi Nakamoto was [asked about scaling here](https://www.mail-archive.com/cryptography%40metzdowd.com/msg09964.html) and how he thought at the time it would be addressed. Fortunately Bitcoin has seen tremendous growth and by the year 2013, scaling Bitcoin had became a hot topic. For a run down on the history of scaling and how we got to where we are today, see the [Block size limit debate history lesson post](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/61mxuj/block_size_limit_debate_history_lesson/). ----- What is a hard fork? A hard fork is when a block is broadcast under a new and different set of protocol rules which is accepted by nodes that have upgraded to support the new protocol. In this case, Bitcoin diverges from a single blockchain to two separate blockchains (a majority chain and a minority chain). ----- What is a soft fork? A soft fork is when a block is broadcast under a new and different set of protocol rules, but the difference is that nodes don’t realize the rules have changed, and continue to accept blocks created by the newer nodes. Some argue that [soft forks are bad](https://medium.com/@octskyward/on-consensus-and-forks-c6a050c792e7) because they trick old-unupdated nodes into believing transactions are valid, when they may not actually be valid. This can also be defined as coercion, as [explained by Vitalik Buterin](https://vitalik.ca/general/2017/03/14/forks_and_markets.html). ----- Doesn't it hurt decentralization if we increase the block size? Some argue that by lifting the limit on transaction space, that the cost of validating transactions on individual nodes will increase to the point where people will not be able to run nodes individually, giving way to centralization. This is a false dilemma because at this time there is no proven metric to quantify decentralization; although it has been shown that the [current level of decentralization will remain](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/5fyve1/fallacy_the_key_to_bitcoins_decentralization_is_a/) with or without a block size increase. It's a logical fallacy to believe that decentralization only exists when you have people all over the world running full nodes. The reality is that only people with the income to sustain running a full node (even at 1MB) will be doing it. So whether it's 1MB, 2MB, or 32MB, the costs of doing business is negligible for the people who can already do it. If the block size limit is removed, this will also allow for more users worldwide to use and transact introducing the likelihood of having more individual node operators. [Decentralization is not a metric, it's a tool or direction](https://twitter.com/lopp/status/693537120351293440). This is a good video describing the direction of [how decentralization should look](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1IqaSLrq8). Additionally, the effects of increasing the block capacity beyond 1MB [has been studied](https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/cornell-study-recommends-4mb-blocksize-bitcoin/) with results showing that up to 4MB is safe and will not hurt decentralization ([Cornell paper, PDF](http://fc16.ifca.ai/bitcoin/papers/CDE+16.pdf)). Other papers also show that no block size limit is safe ([Peter Rizun, PDF](https://www.bitcoinunlimited.info/resources/feemarket.pdf)). Lastly, through an informal survey among all top Bitcoin miners, many agreed that a block size increase [between 2-4MB is acceptable](http://archive.is/U3dqr). ----- What now? Bitcoin is a fluid ever changing system. If you want to keep up with Bitcoin, we suggest that you subscribe to /r/btc and stay in the loop here, as well as other places to get a healthy dose of perspective from different sources. Also, check the sidebar for additional resources. Have more questions? [Submit a post](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/submit?selftext=true) and ask your peers for help! ----- Note: This FAQ was originally posted [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/9lfjrb/frequently_asked_questions_and_information_thread/) but was removed when [one of our moderators was falsely suspended](https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/jp0a0k/bitcoinxio_has_been_suspended/) by those wishing to do this sub-reddit harm.	r/btc	post	r/btc	2020-11-11	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyNXA3Tm9EQlR3MGVFQl83OWNuSDBSOUVfaHo5QWtVMnAtalFqQnNWaG1hU2RIMjRkWmhxX2FFZ3g1VzRsQmJqOTNiQnNrejFicGY0OWJQV1VLTkRzcTlZM3VqNm5CcDY3OEpfNGMxWjMtaEE9	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzbjhhc09ZdHUwWmdWN1hySFFETGxPMktYeTVGZ21FamktN2xxNEVObkhBMUd0b0hYc3BBQ1VMeDBQd2hnb0M4S2xEUFl0eEJIaEFDRVg1R0RfZHJtdVZkamxuWDFrRkRHb2dLSnE2QUVndXBPbmEyZU1BUEpKeEJtMURHa0E4Vk8tTGlQQXhlT29nR2hrVEx2aXdsUkdha3RrWWE5eXNqdDdrZldiUTNwRmV4TXhrcDVpaFRqV3MyTlg3Z3B1ekJU
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Due to an unusual number of rule breaking posts lately, the mod team has decided to make a post reminding everyone of the rules of r/thetruthishere. The sidebar can be difficult to access depending on the app you're using, so this post should make it easier to familiarize yourself with the rules before posting. 1. All posts MUST be tagged with link flair AND brackets. If you are unsure of how to use flair, please send us a message in modmail 2. Your post must be of a personal experience or by someone you trust that you believe to be true. This typically means within 2 or 3 degrees of separation (so no mother's friend's husband's cousin stories). All top level posts must have a personal encounter within them, otherwise they will be removed. That means no posts that consist of just a question or link offsite. This also means no AMAs or self promotion without a personal encounter attached. No asking questions just to gather stories for your website or podcast. 3. NO FICTION, (including creepypasta), CREATIVE WRITING, or SCARY PICTURES. This is a story based sub-reddit, so your post should not be just a picture. Uploading and posting a picture with your post is fine, but posts should not consist solely of image(s) or video. 4. NO DREAM POSTS - We get it, some dreams and nightmares are deeply disturbing and you want to talk about it, but this isn’t the appropriate sub unless you dreamed something that later came true. You can try posting in r/dreams or r/dreaminterpretation. Posts where you had a dream that later came true are appropriate as this would fall under a premonition rather than simply a dream. This also includes sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is well known enough that it does not constitute a paranormal encounter; however, if you see or hear an entity during sleep paralysis that you have encountered outside of it, that would be allowed. Try r/sleepparalysis for information and resources. 5. Please only downvote anything you believe breaks our main rule: NO FICTION! 6. If you can draw a rough sketch of the entity, diagram of location, or provide any visual references or proof, DO IT or request an artist to help. 7. We encourage all perspectives, but we do not tolerate assholes. Report comments that ruin the "safe space" vibe. We aim to provide a space where our users can post without being worried about being ridiculed or derided. This includes making rude comments about the mental health of a poster. You can voice your concern of a mental illness over paranormal phenomenon without being a jerk. 8. No conspiracy theories unless they relate to the supernatural. There are plenty of other subs to discuss general conspiracy theories, this is not one of them. Posting political conspiracy theories or trying to engage in arguments about them will result in an automatic ban. 9. No series posts - there is no reason to break up a single encounter or multiple encounters with the same entity into multiple parts. If your post is longer than reddit's character limit for posts, you can post the overflow into a comment. 10. No promotion - Do not submit posts asking for stories for your youtube channel or podcast. Likewise do not ask to narrate someone's experience in the comments. You must PM OP instead. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send us a message in modmail. Guidelines --------------------------- These are pretty much an extension of our rules, but they are less rigorously followed: 1. Please use paragraphs of a max 5 sentences to break up your wall of text. We like detail, but we don't like eye-sores. 2. We allow debunking, speculations, and theories. We not only allow it, but we encourage it, so stop downvoting these people! 3. Whilst we encourage you to try to spell correctly and punctuate your story, you don't have to worry about your writing skills! 4. Please be considerate as some encounters may be traumatizing to the poster. 5. Proof. Please provide it if you can. If you cannot, please include diagrams, photographs, and visual aid instead of paragraphs of description. 6. Please title your story with something other than "I was told to post this here." That tells us nothing about what you are going to share, and makes it very difficult to search for your story if we want to read it again. 7. If you can tell us a general, even vague, location of your encounter, it will help us archive it based on area. 8. You are going to use a fake name or not. We don't care, just give them a name. Don't use "A" or "J" or "We'll call her Susan." That gets grating. Common Grievances Expressed by the Community -------- Why do we have so many rules and guidelines? Because we want good content, and we want your story to be heard. In a nutshell, here are the things most people complain about which will prevent you from getting overlooked if you listen. 1. Redditors don't read long posts. After you write out your story, locate your important sentences and delete 2/3rd of the original. Add back in a single sentence between cuts to make your writing flow. 2. Redditors don't like walls of text. After you condense your story, make sure you have paragraphs that rarely exceeds 3 sentences. 3. If you feel your story doesn't sound believable, then we probably won't either. 4. Include visual references. If your story is long, cut out those descriptive paragraphs. Instead of talking about the area, show us a picture and briefly point out what's of note. Instead of describing your house layout, draw a diagram. Instead of going into detail about the physical characteristics of the entity, draw it out or request an artist to do so. 5. Have an interesting and memorable title. Your encounter may remind someone of another, and they usually try to be helpful and link it. That would be hard with titles like "i was told to post this here" or "this is the scariest thing that ever happened to me" Instead, a title like "a man with a claw grinned at me" or "The shadows followed me for years and then it spoke" Plus, what would you rather click on? 6. If you are seeking the truth, location is going to be an important detail that is often overlooked. You don't have to give out your city, but a state, region, country, etc are very useful in being pointed in the right direction. 7. Again, the names thing. We can all assume you will use a fake name, so don't disrupt immersion to tell us it's fake. Edit: Added in the guidelines and community grievances which can be found in [our wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/Thetruthishere/wiki/index) Edit 2: updated rule 4	r/thetruthishere	post	r/Thetruthishere	2022-08-15	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyYW0zZE5xSTRIRTVvdzVTOFhqTVkxS3BxTkF4aU0wdUVkT0EtZnk5YW9XcWlBN29jaUZwRlVTYS1PUVQ2SlVGTU5SbVVtUDZyc2VDNWhoX3FTdjd5d0E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzRS13ODhrVWhUREQ5QTFEdmZhT1JZdGg5SlcxM0xENUFZQjRpZkRqUDUtODBtSWZNNDRSbTVqOUdrZkQ0aWpKRUo5NHQ3cXpJeFdPTmdMbDJvS0NWVTdjNnFhVFVGNE42X3ZUR1RuMm44aGs3b0RnbHdFc0NyNExiMEQ4WW9EQjB4UlAtSnhHSUQ3bEgxdERhaWpfSFhPSk45dzNNd3FSd0UweGRSYU1ZUGh5TjRxLTZ1YlY4c0locGRuYzNiVHBf
We get a lot of scammers trying to offer readings to people here. Almost all of those posts and comments are removed. But in case we miss some, you need to know how they work. They work exactly the same on reddit and discord. I have no doubt they also scam on other social media platforms. Keep in mind these often start on reddit as a direct chat request from a stranger. In this case subreddit mods have zero powers over direct messages. [Please report them to reddit itself](https://reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043035472). In short: 1. They say they felt pulled toward you with a "message" 2. They give you a positive reading to make you feel happy and comfortable. They just copy/paste one of the few they have saved. Those scammers have multiple accounts going on. 3. They say you are super "gifted", they try to make you feel special, but that there is blockage. 4. They continue to woo you with nice words until at some point they say that you have a generational or ancestral curse for X reason. e.g.; "your great great grandparents did blood magic" 5. They say they can remove the curse. And ask either for a payment or a donation. Don't fall for these scammers. There's more and more of them. For anyone interested in reading their whole script, here's mine with them. Obviously I played nice and dumb. I didn't tell them I knew about their scam because then they'll try to change their approach on everyone else. Be warned that it is a boring read. \-------------------- melissathegreat#4970 *—* 03/09/2023 12:48 PM Blessings be, May peace love and light be with you always Me *—* 03/10/2023 8:54 AM Same to you! I hope your day is going well. melissathegreat#4970 *—* 03/10/2023 9:45 AM I’m a Light worker from St. Louis, Missouri I felt a connection to you when I came across your page, and the ancestors burdened my heart with a message for you and I couldn’t neglect their instructions that’s why I reached out. Me *—* 03/14/2023 10:53 AM And how much is that message costing? melissathegreat#4970 *—* 03/14/2023 8:18 PM I don charge my dear Me *—* 03/14/2023 11:57 PM Oh wow that's really nice of you. What did the ancestors say? I don't think I've ever had any kind of message before. Unless they were so subtle that I missed it melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 12:23 PM I can see that, The past few months have not been the easiest. A lot of fears were being triggered & you may have found yourself falling into a lack mindset at times. However, I now see you’ve now realised how much you have learnt from this I see that, you were dealing with a lot of anxiiiety coming to the surface. Something you though i not was going to work out didn’t happen the way you’d imagined, and it left you feeling lost and confused. I also sense an envious eye around you sis. Do you know about that? Me *—* Yesterday at 12:32 PM There's a bit of "envy" but I think most people have it. People always want a better house, better health, better looks, etc. yeah? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 1:11 PM Well this envy is because you full of greatness and a humble soul, so they finding you as a threat And you'll have to really try be protected, there's a certain blessings that's yours, but being blocked by this envious energy. Me *—* Yesterday at 1:34 PM Ahhh weird. I'll make sure not to let it block me then melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 4:41 PM All this are plans of your enemies trying to take your life using witchcraft Trying to bring your family into more problems once they finish with you. Me *—* Yesterday at 4:44 PM Oh what ever should i do? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 4:54 PM If I may ask have you ever made a consultation reading concerning your destiny before? Me *—* Yesterday at 4:57 PM Never melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 4:57 PM Well if you'll listen to me, I'll greatly advice you have a high spiritual consultation done, so i can know where the energies are coming from and how to get rid of it, From there you'll know the next step. Me *—* Yesterday at 5:23 PM Oohh where and how? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 5:32 PM We shall proceed immediately you’re willing my dear Me *—* Yesterday at 5:47 PM I'm at work so I'm pretty slow at the moment. Do you need me around to start? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 5:47 PM Yes my dear melissathegreat#4970 *—* Yesterday at 8:31 PM Hello Me *—* Today at 8:00 AM Hi again I went to bed. Now I'm back. You said you needed me to be around for the high spiritual consultation. What do we need to do? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 9:51 AM We shall proceed now if you are ready my dear Me *—* Today at 9:52 AM Sure. I'm always a bit multitasking but I am free unless something important comes up melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 9:52 AM Okay my dear you will need to be alone Me *—* Today at 9:52 AM I'm alone melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 9:52 AM To carry out this I'll be needing your full name, picture of your left palm, DOB, and your Zodiac sign. Me *—* Today at 9:54 AM \* \[ insert random hand image, fake name, dob, and relevant zodiac\] melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 9:56 AM When you see my call. Close your eyes for at least three seconds before you answer the call. And when you've answered, don't say a word, not a single word. Few seconds once I get your full energy I'll end up the call okay? Me *—* Today at 9:56 AM Okay melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 9:56 AM Are you ready? Me *—* Today at 9:56 AM Yeh * melissathegreat#4970 started a call that lasted a few seconds. — Today at 9:56 AM\* melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 9:57 AM Nice I have gotten the full energy nowI will be performing the reading now my dear Me *—* Today at 9:58 AM ok!! thank you melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:11 AM My dear I’m done with the readingthe consultation and reading I had for you from your ancestors revealed some divination about your current situation to me. Me *—* Today at 10:16 AM What did it say? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:16 AM I see that you are a very intelligent person, full of wisdom, you've gone through alot in life but it has made you stronger, a leader and a healer, your solar plexus is one of your strongest chakras as well.I picked up strong bear and cheetah for your animal guides looking at picture, so you are protective of your loved ones and a go getter. Nothing stands in your way. Me *—* Today at 10:17 AM That sounds true melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:17 AM You can be excessively critical of yourself. You aren't a perfect person, but for the most part, you've made up for your weaknesses. You've got a lot of potential that has not been used to your advantage yet. Do you know Your great grand parents engaged in a blood rituals long time ago in which they were required to set up an altar long ago and make consultations & spells practicing. Me *—* Today at 10:19 AM No I had no idea. To be honest I haven't heard much about them So I don't know their names or what they did. melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:19 AM The spells obviously were made with good intent and was probably for wealth. But you know all anything concerning a blood ritual will always have adverse effects later on even if it’s not on them it will be transferred through their linage to the next generations. Me *—* Today at 10:20 AM Really? That's kinda stupid that kids have to pay for their parents' doing melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:22 AM Well, maybe at the time they didn't know the spells had adverse effects. So its really not their fault, because no one wants harm on their generations. Me *—* Today at 10:22 AM True melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:24 AM You’re a really special person and you have abundant blessings and gifts that you should have received a long time ago but there are blockages and Its as a result that what they did is conflicting with the energy within you.bad energies which has been hindering you from moving forward from where you are now. Me *—* Today at 10:24 AM How do i remove the blockage? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:24 AM this Is a course that has been placed on generations and will surely pass to your down line as well My dear I strongly advice you have a pure cleansing. I will perform this cleansing for you and cast out all bad energies away and remove all blockages upon your life and you will be filled with pure light and blessings Me *—* Today at 10:25 AM Okay!! Thanks!! That's very helpful melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:26 AM You have to ready and also you have to be in good energy for us to proceed my dear Me *—* Today at 10:27 AM Yes always ready to remove blockages melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:28 AM My dear there are some process and prayers which we will perform before we carry out the cleansing my dear Me *—* Today at 10:28 AM Okay. But I'm not very good at praying since I don't believe in god But I believe in spells So we can do the cleaning melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:29 AM Yes my dear I will perform some prayers and protection spell for you now Me *—* Today at 10:29 AM Thank you melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:30 AM I'll not charge you for this since I was the one who was sent to you. But you'll donatei any amount you're moved to show appreciation for this and blessings from your creator Me *—* Today at 10:30 AM Okay melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:31 AM I will drive to the traditional store now to get some materials use for the protection spell Me *—* Today at 10:32 AM Ahh wow ok. I guess you don't do this often so you don't have the things on hand? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:32 AM I perform it often my dear this is a special spell and its will bring you closer to your ancestors How can you donate my dear? Me *—* Today at 10:37 AM Hmmm. MoneyGram or bitcoin i can do does that work for you? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:38 AM Yes my dear Me *—* Today at 10:39 AM ok! let me know when you get back with the stuff to do the spell. melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:40 AM Okay my dear I will be on my way now \* \[they don't actually go to any store anywhere, they're just switching accounts scamming someone else\] melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 10:59 AM Hello my dear I have gotten the items Me *—* Today at 10:59 AM Nice! What did you end up getting? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:00 AM Bay leaves(for strength) Carnation petals Mint(for vitality) I will preparing my alter now my dear Me *—* Today at 11:00 AM okay melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:00 AM I will be needing a picture of you now Me *—* Today at 11:04 AM I only have my work phone with me right now so this is my work group. I'm the third person from the left. Blonde There's also a cartoon version of our group if it helps (probably not! haha). I am the third from the right on that one. I don't have better pictures until I go back home later I hope this is okay melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:05 AM Okay nice my dearI’m ready now my dear Me *—* Today at 11:05 AM Ok! melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:06 AM I will start performing the spell now I will talk to you when I’m done Me *—* Today at 11:06 AM thank you melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:41 AM My dear I’m done with the protection spell Me *—* Today at 11:43 AM That was easy I didn't have to do anything Thanks for the help melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:44 AM Okay my dear I will perform the prayers for you my dear So we could proceed with the cleansing Me *—* Today at 11:46 AMA wesome melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 11:56 AM Are you donating now? Me *—* Today at 12:00 PM Do you have a bitcoin address? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 12:01 PM Yes my dear Me *—* Today at 12:01 PM What is it? melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 12:02 PM 13x2dfmL6RDHEgNV4TqCoKjWchdAndZYuf \* \[I checked their address, seems to be using binance \] Me *—* Today at 12:06 PM Thanks I saved it. I'll send you something when I get home after work since my actual wallet is at home (hardware wallet). melissathegreat#4970 *—* Today at 12:07 PM Okay my dear \--------------------- Pastebin of this chat since this post will eventually be lost: [https://pastebin.com/sbKQZVBf](https://pastebin.com/sbKQZVBf)	r/spirituality	post	r/spirituality	2023-03-17	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyMTZ0UEEtU1B0d1BoTUt4NFRjNmZpR01LWTNGTk5uWDB0dUpZR05WRnRsQkd4V3VfZ2czRURqTjhGM29WUVE2TFIyb3dHV0w0Sm4xTFU0bmlhSlRmS2c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzRmVKOGJqNUpDQXhjUVczVWFZVWJicVRxa3VQdUVEZUNyLVdqb1poVUFZR3hsa1hNb2ZMWVFkT3hISWNvWmVTYzl6ZmI2VGlJSFdnaDltVU95WlExWHFzYzJUZU40YVp0aEE1RFNLUE1xeDUyOEx1ckk4QlBodkJsMGZUU1RQQWU4eEVaN2ZmS2JJYzBWZ2J1elI0YTFDUVRWZDRRM2tlcnM1YzY2N09ndXFBVTdFQkhTY1lqVC1BY3ZieVNoZDRXd3J0bHZlaU5weUs5ZFRQNE1sU2Jydz09
Dear mildlyinterested reader, We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your patience and unwavering support during the recent turbulence in our community. Our subreddit is a labour of love, and we've weathered this storm together. Recent events have been confusing for all of us, from the vote, sudden removal of moderators, to conflicting messages from Reddit. As your mod team, we feel it's essential to clarify the situation. On June 19, [the poll results favoured partially reopening with changes](https://redd.it/14dmkw1). However, before implementing these changes, Reddit took sweeping actions, removing all 27 moderator accounts without warning. This left us baffled and concerned. Here's a brief timeline of the events: 1. On June 19, the poll results favoured partially reopening with changes. We announced the vote results and planned changes to the sub, including marking it as NSFW due to the common posts of phallic objects (no explicit content allowed). [CLICK HERE TO VIEW THAT ANNOUNCEMENT WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED AND LOCKED FOR POSTERITY](https://redd.it/14eox9x). 2. A tug-of-war between the u/ModeratorCodeOfConduct account and the remaining moderators ensued, with the post repeatedly being removed and reinstated. Each mod involved was immediately locked out of Reddit. Subreddit settings were also unilaterally changed by the admin account. 3. Eventually, all moderators were removed and suspended for 7 days, with the vote results deleted and the community set to “archived.” 4. A lot of public outrage ensued, with details posted on r/ModCoord about what happened. At that point, no other subreddit had been targeted yet, leaving the situation uniquely unclear. 5. Admin cited actions as an "error" and promised to work with us to solve the situation. For /r/mildlyinteresting posterity, this will henceforth be referred to as The Mistake™. 6. All our accounts were unsuspended and reinstated, but only with very limited permissions (modmail access only). For what it's worth, 'time moderated' for every moderator was reset (e.g. /u/RedSquaree moderated since 11 years ago, reset: currently showing moderated since "1 day ago"). 7. The awaited discussion never happened. Instead, the admins presented us with an ultimatum: reopen the subreddit and do not mark it as NSFW, or face potential removal again. The inconsistent and arbitrary application of Reddit's policies reveals a possible conflict of interest in maximizing ad revenue at the risk of user safety and community integrity. 8. Finally, our moderation permissions were restored after we "promised" to comply with their conditions, but we kept the subreddit restricted while we ponder our next steps.. Problems remain unresolved, and Reddit's approach to policies and communication have been troubling. We believe open communication and partnership between Reddit and its moderators are crucial for the platform's success. As a team, we remain dedicated to protesting Reddit's careless policy changes. Removing ourselves or vandalizing the subreddit won’t achieve our goals, but rather hinder our community. We're here to ensure r/mildlyinteresting isn't left unattended. We call for the establishment of clear, structured, and reliable communication channels between Reddit admins and moderation teams. Teams should be informed and consulted on decisions affecting their communities to maintain trust and integrity on the platform. We shared this request with the Admin who promised to work with us, so far they have ignored it. Us mods are still deciding how exactly to reopen, not that we have been given much choice. Sincerely, The r/mildlyinteresting mods	r/mildlyinteresting	post	r/mildlyinteresting	2023-06-23	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyOUpVdG5vbGRSd2ZiUFlDNE81UURkbzBZZDVRRDItOUVpbHo3MHhncDRIaGJpMDF4cHJ0YUVuRmItRkRHUVhkSVpjQVJFS085OWdfbXBReW43akxYQ1E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzWWVkLXp6Q0lEOWNpVU9ILTZHWHdtT3J6ZmFOdktERDhtZzg2MXFSLUo3Wk43YXdmVmlDcEl3X08zVU9TUzVSUWp4cGx1SHUwcElRSEN1OXhtNEdNeHVIX0VKU19DSmI3SGg2V1FXeGYyaXlNU1N2N1c3WTFqa3Y1djlxejJoNXJGTDJUX28ycFlBMDh4S3VkLUdjQkFnRjY3MktKVmNrOUpkWFFFcHgwbmJXVW1JRVNPbnJ0UEZfUUlLNUM0QWxYUGRIZzcyd29JZjd4X2RSbUJ5SkpHUT09
To All Whom It May Concern: For fifteen years, /r/Funny has been one of Reddit’s most-popular communities. That time hasn’t been without its difficulties, but for the most part, we’ve all gotten along (with each other and with administrators). Members of our team fondly remember Moderator Roadshows, visits to Reddit’s headquarters, Reddit Secret Santa, April Fools’ Day events, regional meetups, and many more uplifting moments. We’ve watched this platform grow by leaps and bounds, and although we haven’t been completely happy about every change that we’ve witnessed, we’ve always done our best to work with Reddit at finding ways to adapt, compromise, and move forward. This process has occasionally been preceded by some exceptionally public debate, however. On June 12th, 2023, /r/Funny joined thousands of other subreddits in protesting the planned changes to Reddit’s API; changes which – despite being immediately evident to only a minority of Redditors – threatened to worsen the site for everyone. By June 16th, 2023, that demonstration had evolved to represent a wider (and growing) array of concerns, many of which arose in response to [Reddit’s statements to journalists](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/16/reddit-ceo-blackout-moderators-steve-huffman/). Today (June 26th, 2023), we are hopeful that users and administrators alike can make a return to the productive dialogue that has served us in the past. We acknowledge that Reddit has placed itself in a situation that makes adjusting its current API roadmap impossible. However, we have the following requests: - Commit to exploring ways by which third-party applications can make an affordable return. - Commit to providing moderation tools and [accessibility options](https://www.reddit.com/r/Blind/comments/14ds81l/rblinds_meetings_with_reddit_and_the_current/) (on Old Reddit, New Reddit, and mobile platforms) which match or exceed the functionality and utility of third-party applications. - Commit to prioritizing a significant reduction in spam, misinformation, bigotry, and illegal content on Reddit. - Guarantee that any future developments which may impact moderators, contributors, or stakeholders will be announced no less than one fiscal quarter before they are scheduled to go into effect. - Work together with longstanding moderators to establish a reasonable roadmap and deadline for accomplishing all of the above. - Affirm that efforts meant to keep Reddit accountable to its commitments and deadlines will hereafter not be met with insults, threats, removals, or hostility. - Publicly affirm all of the above by way of updating Reddit’s User Agreement and Reddit’s Moderator Code of Conduct to include reasonable expectations and requirements for administrators’ behavior. - Implement and fill a senior-level role (with decision-making and policy-shaping power) of "Moderator Advocate" at Reddit, with a required qualification for the position being robust experience as a volunteer Reddit moderator. Reddit is unique amongst social-media sites in that its lifeblood – its multitude of moderators and contributors – consists entirely of volunteers. We populate and curate the platform’s many communities, thereby providing a welcoming and engaging environment for all of its visitors. We receive little in the way of thanks for these efforts, but we frequently endure abuse, threats, attacks, and exposure to truly reprehensible media. Historically, we have trusted that Reddit’s administrators have the best interests of the platform and its users (be they moderators, contributors, participants, or lurkers) at heart; that while Reddit may be a for-profit company, it nonetheless recognizes and appreciates the value that Redditors provide. That trust has been all but entirely eroded… but we hope that together, we can begin to rebuild it. In simplest terms, Reddit, we implore you: Remember the human. We look forward to your response by Thursday, June 29th, 2023. There’s also just [one other thing](https://i.imgur.com/xLmTxcR.jpg).	r/funny	post	r/funny	2023-06-26	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyVnVDUzRORzlmdXJnZ3hJUmdzRWF1VF81ZXlSSFhCQTd3SU1zLWc5WGFUbUNqNzhreVhWNnl4VGdfQnBCZkNhNWpCZEMtVmxJVUpjR3BJRVY1S3FueXc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzcFBaNTc0OE9mSHZPVzNEcUY2bW9ZLWI1VWQ4SHpPXzY1Z2hfd2JId0dfTFR0REF4YkhENExmZVM1cE1yMWE5UTgzNEFuYjk3dkFZckNoa0ZZcnprTVlIclJMQ2lVcC1PNFlrWmFkMFlhbUtwN0NqNGdkYUZmb0tUZHVTVG9zRUNVOVFpcWYyVzc2XzN1LVhpRE5rM2RYdmhqZFRlb09qdU9tRy1tR3lDNUdNenRpM1VhbzNjaDR2MXEya2p4R0h5
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We restrict or forbid many types of content here. 9) NO USE OF AI FOR POSTING/COMMENTS, NO REPOSTS Reddit uses AI detection software to spot potential bot-posts and spam but people are encouraged to report posts that look fake, AI-generated, or are reposts of content created by other users. --------------------------------------- EXAMPLES OF CONTENT RESTRICTED IN /R/SEX: 1) PROMOTIONAL POSTS. This means any post containing any kind of promotional element, especially one which seeks to lure traffic to another site or promote a product. Links to specific product descriptions are permitted if they’re PRECISELY on-topic in the context of the post, AND the post itself is clearly seeking advice in good faith. If you're trying to sell something, conduct market research, etc - these posts will get you banned. Linking to sex-positive blogs or podcasts is allowed, provided you make an effort to start a conversation here about the topic and use the link as supporting material. 2) LINK POSTS. Linked material must be sex positive and precisely on-topic to stay up here, and needs to be introduced with a workable framework for discussion. Please see the posted [Link Policy](https://www.reddit.com/r/sex/wiki/linkpolicy) BEFORE you post links! Bare links to youtube, images, blogs, podcasts, etc are prohibited. 3) ACHIEVEMENT POSTS. These include appreciation, humblebrags, “I just had to share,” “I just want to say,” etc. These belong in the Daily Sexual Achievement Thread, not in the main forum. Posts which are JUST sex stories belong somewhere else entirely — like r/sexstories or a similar forum. 4) LOW EFFORT MATERIAL. “Does anyone else...?”, “Is [X] normal/weird?”, “Is [y] wrong/bad/okay?”, and so forth. Human sexuality is incredibly varied; yes, someone else likes what you like, and labels like "normal" or "weird" are meaningless - and in a sex positive community, we do not allow any moral judgments against sex acts or behaviors that are consensual. Title-only posts, posts with no effort at an actual conversation will be removed and may get you banned. Comments that consist of nothing but memes, "this", "lol" and such are highly disfavored. If comments do not further the discussion, they may be removed; a pattern of these may result in your ban. 5) SEEKING FAP MATERIAL. Do not ask for sex stories, do not ask for the hottest/strangest/most unusual/etc encounter someone ever had. Do not ask for lists of other people's kinks. 6) PORNOGRAPHY, EROTICA, OR PERSONALS. You may not post or link pornography or erotica here. You may not share pictures of your genitals here - even if you are seeking medical advice (if you need to post a picture, you need to be going to a doctor). You may not recruit sex partners here, look for dirty chat, ask for someone to private message you, etc. 7) DISRESPECTFUL CONTENT. Personal attacks, insults, name calling, or disrespect of any sort are not allowed here. Sexism, racism, or any type of hate speech will result in your immediate ban. This is a community for ALL GENDERS - refusing to acknowledge a trans individual's gender flies in the face of this, and will result in your ban. 8) OPINION SEEKING, POLLS, VALUE JUDGEMENTS, OR VALIDATION POSTS. This forum is not for simply collecting opinions - "do you think [X] is hot?", "Women, do you like [Y]?", "What is your favorite sex position?" and so forth. This is not a forum to discuss your penis size, breast size, labia size, ask about other body image issues, or ask for feedback on your photos. See the /r/sex FAQ for help regarding body image issues. Do not post your pictures and ask people to rate or critique you. Do not ask if given consensual sexual interests are good/bad/okay/wrong, etc. 9) ACADEMIC SURVEYS. These require prior moderator approval. Moderators will review the question formats and will review the documentation of institutional ethical oversight (please provide). Non-academic surveys are seldom allowed. Please contact the moderators BEFORE you post a survey or study. 10) GENERAL RANTS, ESSAYS, EDITORIALS, VENTS, CONFESSIONS, PSAS, AND AMAS. These don’t belong in the main forum unless you have obtained prior moderator approval. Save them for story-based forums. Or Tumblr. 11) FREQUENT/FAMILIAR TOPICS. These are addressed in either the FAQ, past posts, or both. In case you are confused, this means that we do not do penis size posts here. 12) VAGUE TITLE/TOPIC. If a moderator can’t identify your issue or the type of advice you’re seeking, your post will be subject to removal. Titles should be at least several words long and adequately express what your post is about. 13) NONCONSENSUAL OR ILLEGAL CONTENT. /r/sex is for the discussion of consensual sex among adults. We do not permit posts that advocate pedophilia, bestiality, rape, or incest here under any circumstances, nor do we allow these topics at all in most instances. Note that BDSM and CNC (consensual nonconsent) are perfectly valid topics in /r/sex. 14) OTHER OFF TOPIC ISSUES. This is not the place to discuss politics or religion, to seek dating advice, to ask for how to pick up women, to rant about how you have never had sex. Posts that appear to be dedicated to stirring up arguments - particularly about hot button topics like circumcision, the evils of pornography and/or masturbation, and other toxic subjects - will be removed and will result in swift bans. 15) IMPORTANT NOTE ON DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. Sexual assault is an important and emotional topic which can be discussed (constructively) in r/sex. But posts which simply seek opinions about whether a given scenario counts as sexual assault do not do well here. This is true for several reasons, including the fact that assault laws vary by jurisdiction, and we don't encourage debates about jurisdiction issues here. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from describing a scenario and then simply asking “Is this rape/assault?” Instead, ask for specific advice: About how to respond to the scenario, how to avoid it, or how to proceed with next steps. Posts which simply ask “Is this rape/assault?” are subject to removal without notice. 16) POST LENGTH. For ease of reading and reviewing, please get to the point of your post quickly — in the post title, first paragraph, etc. Consider adding a tl;dr to long posts. Posts which are inconveniently long — over 600 words, approximately — are subject to automatic removal. Also, line and paragraph breaks are VERY HELPFUL for readers and reviewers — walls of text that lack these are subject to removal for readability. Further information about the /r/sex rules and policies can be reviewed on the [rules page](https://www.reddit.com/r/sex/wiki/rules). * Other Relevant Sub-Reddits:** • [BDSM Community](/r/BDSMcommunity) • [DeadBedrooms](/r/DeadBedrooms) • [Dirty Pen Pals](/r/dirtypenpals) • [Gone Wild](/r/gonewild) • [Ladyboners Gone Wild](/r/ladybonersgw) • [LGBT Sex](/r/lgbtsex) • [LGBT](http://reddit.com/r/lgbt) • [Normal Nudes](http://www.reddit.com/r/normalnudes) • [One Y Chromosome](/r/OneY) • [Polyamory](/r/polyamory) • [Redditor for Redditor (Personals)](/r/r4r) • [Relationships](/r/relationships) • [Sex Stories](/r/gonewildstories) • [Sex Toys](/r/SexToys) • [Swingers](/r/swingers) • [Transgender](/r/transgender) • [Two X Chromosomes](/r/TwoXChromosomes)	r/sex	post	r/sex	2023-06-30	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFycXFfRUtPVW5fcWhiWEYxVE5YZ2tNSnVScm1lYzdWUnJpRkdneHRSSmVocXlpZDE5aEFKSTVwd0QtSlRPM2hkWjZ0SVpVNlJlZHlybnNVV3dJdm0zSnc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzc2F1dlhLZEZLOHB2bWJ5WmgzTklObmxrUzV0MUJlZ2xXcE00SzlSMlpuNDZ2RkZfS0hqTFd3SWk3WFpHaW5CNDZqd0xJQVBMcjFwc05md2I5anRILWo4MjVxaWswZVFYMlAtekg5R1VQR2lIQkRZVUFmYUkwVnQ3U3E3MDBnT3pLQWFtcWw3QzkzdTZqY3luT01CY29HdkMzcld4MEsyV3Mwb01qUUhXLVBoanlvU05NLUxJTEFkZUxVOHY4QU52
Taking a hard stance of the recent uptick of OF spam and content-driving. There’s enough horny posting as it is without attracting this sort of spam that’s affecting quite a few other subs.	r/tooafraidtoask	post	r/TooAfraidToAsk	2023-07-04	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyc05oNE5nZjNnRklIeVJnTm9OMTNUV05fX21ZaTVodUhMVkJFenFrRFlmM1hpaERTY2ZzM2ZnejNBMWNYeF93LVdvczk2MnFnVG8xemloSFRxbFZnQ1E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzZUhhcEhTaTVsa051cVRUR1NoSGRISTFwOUoxZnVlWk1DVjFwR3hNUHZPX29iaFE0XzJHTXYzSTNTVzVDNWkyMVZ6Z1NNWjlncjlqaHltMmNHUnZaekhJSFdwYWlXcjBuZVVZWVhJdS1lS3lWNVZzdWhEOXV1TmhxUGxxaEwzUkt4NTZjZ0hLdV9BeXhueWF4cHZ6SHZTQWhsOWpFNlZYZ01PTWZaWUpBRDRDaDhKODVHNXc5OU9UUWV5ZGtyaElHU1puY1otMVpVcDlXZ1ZJVHVZeGJGdz09
For a couple of weeks we've been getting messages from users not being able to post on this sub: the Post button remains greyed out. The commonality of the reports seem to be that they have been trying to use the Android reddit app to post. So if this problem has been bugging you, please report it to Reddit in the android app store. Until it's fixed you can post your art in the web browser on a computer. And yes, we know the app seemingly allows posting on other subs, and not on /r/Art. But the iPhone app works fine (tested myself). It probably has to do with the title requirements that this sub has, it uses a thing called regex, and I suspect this title requirement is causing the android app to not function correctly.	r/art	post	r/Art	2023-10-11	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFydEFuYzU1UTFQejR5NmdOcXlKTjM3UTNHa3UwU0t3WWdEcE51aHlFMmZQal8xWTFTZkdrNlVmWUg2SDNUTDNfSzI3NFFhUjRwTVlDWldLSU10LUNrTFE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzejBKQnhRWlN4VmI5SlNORHpjRU5FVU9KcXE4RE5xYTAyeFJONTQ3Z0tWLUpYZkdQZHpUZHdCS2plN3ZESkx1NGRkMHpCaFUyVjBxcDN2N3JwMnVsREZjelAtXzU1ZUt2bks2Uno4RGFqSmwxQ045blNCUGpIdUJ3c0d6V1lzU0Ywcl83Y1ZUbVR2dzNxN1pZQVJ6OFpTRGV1UFc2U1dpLTdfSDRFLXl6ZF9hTDlwTnpDSmRad3NteXNWai1JelNYc1p6Zzg1Vmx5dlpxSW95ZDNVai05UT09
r/europe is the prime subreddit to share and discuss anything related to Europe, from news to data and pictures. Due to the size and complexity of the topics this subreddit covers, new rules aren't introduced that easily here. Since Hamas' attacks on Israel back in October, we've seen a flush of users that were not previously active participants in our subreddit, and also encouraged a lot of hate speech previously unseen here. As moderators, we read the same arguments in favor of each side repeatedly since the war broke out again in the region. We know that the Palestine Question is one of the most heated discussions on the Internet, and also one that influences the political lives of many, both inside Israel or Palestine, and outside of it. However, we've seen that users rarely maintain civility, and moderators are not able to properly maintain civil discourse compared to other topics. That said: * Until said otherwise, any post related to Israel, Palestine, and the war in the region will be removed. Insistence on posting such content will be met with warnings and bans if necessary. * News of extraordinary importance not only to Europe - which must be related - but to the whole world can still be shared. Our criteria will be how many websites, from news agency (AP, Reuters) to international newspapers (Euronews, NYT, France24, and others), share original reporting on it. That means that initial reporting on the outbreak of the war would be allowed, but Eurovision-related news won't, for example. Use your own discretion.	r/europe	post	r/europe	2024-02-16	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyNDBHY2k1VHMyWDdUNlBjS1k4MjNxSDdZV1BXLS1WQWl4S1lVaDR6UkZPb0lLc0pVMnhubk5EN0RwbjVDRXQxZk41cV9BWnN0OFdIVWFXalAwbDJnSkE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzcXZpRlZVVzIxWGQ5WXFhTktOb3g1dVd4RTlVajBIcC1DbC14alBpT0NrV21uWTltMERaWnlNTXpEUXQwSXNOX3lsb2RuUXlpc0VhZjF1a1c0cmlzZjFvUlZNQWtmVC1kdTlBeDljWmRvc1NEam80RThtRUVkTFF6RTR0MW1yQi1sblRmcUgyaWpZQmtxQmVia1BrNTROWWRHUnd1elJrbEl4LTQ2aVQtTTFRMUFXT2tYbGt6dUo1MExBbTZHTFZ1SkU5ZnpnNHNQRXplT0NiVWRJRU5tZz09
This post contains content not supported on old Reddit. [Click here to view the full post](https://sh.reddit.com/r/sports/comments/1bfpxfw)	r/sports	post	r/sports	2024-03-15	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyZkVkMTYtc04wTkhCUkFveXZVeWs4dG1HcERPYVNtczJVVkp0NVBELVlDaHBCQ2U5Z1pKWmFkaGxqMWVsbUNtYURBTWVQVmxmb2dZV1lFV041U09ocVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzaUNJck1pOWVFaDBRTFB0NDNJOGQ3QjJqRU5vTzAyM1lUVlJNbzVDYnVfeXUyZFNDZnJhbnVhLXUxYkd2bThSQW5yb09tanlwekpUM25KNks0TGNXZ2JMaEE4Ykx0TDZFdm5URWZ1YURmWXVOSzNzdEpDR0dMckFXbGxBSktHVTZLaW5USy1aY3FybEhMVVJGY3lZUlkybzJKNG5oRjVTazJ3X3U0bG1BZmljPQ==
As this sub gets bigger, we want to try and make sure all users can find the support they need. We've received significant feedback that the overwhelming amount of posts on husbands is a little disheartening so we are going to try keeping them all here. Any posts to do with partner grievances should go here.	r/mommit	post	r/Mommit	2024-03-26	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyYUpEbG5ONUlqYVBVS1hsOHJkV3J2alc5dEx0U1NnNE1kbXFtRE5Pd2hvSUJybl9oWFhXU1ExeENMbzdkQ3ZGV2dKME5GRUlub0NScGlMb3ZxS2pUTWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzRDdaa283ejFBeHE1U0VNampBcVA5RVBTOGpnb1RpN0pwZ2RpbHJhMTkwRWhfLThKSWNvaVBsbWpBRmJ2VDl3N0ZndE1VS0NWUEdmU3d5Q0JrelVVWUhBTEFSUHotVG5SQUcwLUgzMlNVX3dObWxqZ3gtNGFSdmFpNnAwNFVLY2VHUVpUc08xeDFOZG91OFE5dTdtcV85TmoxRklhSTZjR0ZTVF8wNUY2aHpqQjNPUVFNQU1jVW5yT05GdmNUYjZo
# Premise It has long been known in African, Asian and black American spaces that reddit, a predominantly western and suburban white platform, is a disenfranchising experience. Were any mention of the inherit uncomfortable nature of said thing results in either liberal racism or bad faith arguments dismissing it. A trivial example of this is how hip hop spaces (\) were the love of the genre only extend to the superficial as long as the exploitative context of its inception and its deep ties to black culture are not mentioned. Take the subreddit r/hiphop101. See the comments on . Where it is OK by u/GoldenAgeGamer72 (no, don't @ me) to miss the point and trivialize something eminem agreed, [but not OK for the black person to clarify in a space made by them for them](https://www.reddit.com/r/hiphop101/comments/1ceonof/comment/l1oaspx/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button). The irony of said spaces is that it normalizes the same condescending and denigrating dismissal that hurt the people that make the genre in the first place. Making it a veritable minstrel show were approval extends only to the superficial entertainment. Lke u/Ravenrake, wondering [why people still care of such "antequated" ](https://www.reddit.com/r/hiphop101/comments/1ceonof/comment/l1jz33l/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) arguments when the antiquated systematic racism still exists. Because u/Ravenrake cares about the minstrel show and not the fact their favorite artists will die younger than them due to the same "antequated" society that birthed the situation in the first place. [This is the antequated reality that person dismissed](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/s4c2gx/comment/hsqghxt/). This is why Hip Hop exists. When the cause is still around, a symptom cannot be antiquated. note: Never going to stop being funny when some of these people listen to conscious rap not knowingly that they are the people it is about.* This example might seem stupid, and seem not relevant to an African sub, but it leads to a phenomenon were African and Asian spaces bury themselves to avoid disenfranchisement. Leading to fractured and toxic communities. Which leads me to: # Black Diaspora Discussion The point is to experiment with a variant of the "African Discussion" but with the addition of black diaspora. With a few ground rules: * Many submissions will be removed: As to not have the same problem as r/askanafrican, were western egocentric questions about "culture appropriation" or " what do you think about us". Have a bit of cultural self-awareness. * This is an African sub, first and foremost: Topics that fail to keep that in mind or go against this reality will be removed without notice. This is an African space, respect it. * Black Diaspora flair require mandatory verification: Unlike African flairs that are mostly given based on long time comment activity. Black Diaspora flair will require mandatory verification. As to avoid this place becoming another minstrel show. * Do not make me regret this: There is a reason I had to alter rule 7 as to curb the Hoteps and the likes. Many of you need to accept you are not African and have no relevant experience. Which is OK. It is important we do not overstep ourselves and respects each others boundaries if we want solidarity * " Well, what about-...": What about you? What do we own you that we have to bow down to your entitlement? You know who you are. To the Africans who think this doesn't concern them: This subreddit used to be the same thing before I took over. If it happens to black diasporans in the west, best believe it will happen to you. CC: u/MixedJiChanandsowhat, u/Mansa_Sekekama, u/prjktmurphy, u/salisboury \*: Seriously I have so many more examples, never come to reddit for anything related to black culture. Stick to twitter. Edit: Any Asians reading this, maybe time to have a discussion about this in your own corner. Edit 2: This has already been reported, maybe read who runs this subreddit. How predictable.	r/africa	post	r/Africa	2024-05-11	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyOVppVmRCZkRjQU94MGRzbTlyMF9oZGVkQndtZEdOOHIzWVBudE5YaEcwSGpPSHNjSVpfV2JkUEVPTUZQaXhfZGRCVU5PM3BDTnlTaldveXozd2FpTlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzVi1IM0lyS0J1QXFnaC1JeXlOcGpGZm1lbGJ4RElMVEpBRHJqa19UODdTN2tRVklLOTRNcWJldVkyQnBhdXNMc3lVdEFtOF92N3E3WkV4djk5MG5zLU9jZDd6S2wzMU5pb0xrQmFGRHZXUF9zU0phYjQ4VjgzZl9mMV9rSEg2SEo0dWg4bEdpUlVISlNBSDh3Mk5ET2w3aUpMR2tOQTZXeEhTdVhwTWg0NE9rRTVDeC12Qng1cmFfbkV5QTZqY2RZRXRYS3Y3T3VLU2lXc3VjLVZDejlUQT09
GOOD DAY MY [GLORIOUS DIPSHITS!](https://media1.tenor.com/m/PmgENnuijXcAAAAC/in-the.gif) [So here we are, nearly halfway through the near](https://media1.tenor.com/m/pM6Y4PnYJUwAAAAC/samuel-l-jackson-tick-tock.gif), and we still can't figure out how to use [Reddit or AskMen.](https://media1.tenor.com/m/4xKxBs51vjcAAAAC/really-dumb-hide-yo-kids.gif) [THE LAST STICKY](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMen/comments/18w2low/welcome_to_the_new_year_you_smoothbrained/) has been added to the [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMen/wiki/index) but its not like you degenerates [actually read a goddamned thing.](https://media1.tenor.com/m/gXhQkmIBQ5cAAAAC/read-words.gif) Joking aside for a moment AskMen is a place to ask questions that will open a conversation with men or to gain a male perspective on things. This is not a sex sub. This is not an anti-woman sub. This is not a dating sub. This is not a PUA tips sub. This is not a MGTOW sub. This is not an Incel positive sub. Men are not a monolith. Do not ask questions that treat all men as a singular being. Do not post questions that assume all men think a single way, and you want to know why. You're already on the wrong path. Your boyfriend/husband/SO is an individual not part of collective male mind. If you want to know why they did something - ASK THEM, NOT US. You want to buy your boyfriend/husband/SO a gift, and don't know what to get them, HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THEM. You didn't have a dad growing up and want to ask a question - we got dads here. You didn't or don't have many male friends and don't understand a reference - we got dudes here. You never learned how to do a thing that "every dude" seems to know how to do, and want it explained - we got those guys here too. I am saying all this, because lately there has been a swarm of [really anti-female shit being said around here](https://media1.tenor.com/m/eB7HcRqPP-MAAAAC/you-dumb-af.gif), people feeding into it, and then other (usually either anti-male or pro-fem) subs using it to buzz around and [incite fights, flaming and other bullshit.](https://media1.tenor.com/m/LGI22J-z3JIAAAAC/joker-batman.gif) The bots catch a lot, but the mod inbox the last two weeks has been [full to the brim.](https://media1.tenor.com/m/97Yg4GE43E4AAAAd/jurassic-park-shit.gif) This is a safe space. Liberal, Conservative, Gay, Straight, Bi, Trans, Cis, Married, Single, Poly, Child-free, parenting, POC, White, Religious, Atheist, whatever...thats all part of the male experience, so it's all valued and all valid. WE THE MODERATION TEAM ARE ASKING - when you see hateful shit, when you see people behaving badly, when you see people being wrong - fucking report it. if it's reported, report it again - three reports takes it down. Or message us with a link - and title it "This Fucking Person" We will act, but we have to know about it. We need your help to keep this place a good place to be. It's [a big sub](https://media1.tenor.com/m/zDuhYguUWKIAAAAC/fat-mama.gif), and [we mods are few.](https://media1.tenor.com/m/WdnWb_vMe-MAAAAC/300-shields-ready.gif) We may hate you [dumbfucks](https://media1.tenor.com/m/b5nNbXsLLMsAAAAC/you-are-so-goddamned-stupid-stan-marsh.gif), but [we love you](https://media1.tenor.com/m/jNMfmpdR3i4AAAAC/love-heart.gif) as well. EDIT - [HOLY SHIT, LITERALLY](https://media1.tenor.com/m/H6J8gBpWVfIAAAAd/rgb-lights-toilet.gif) - What the actual fuck with girls and all the fucking questions about what we do with our junk when we poop? is this another [TikTok thing?](https://media1.tenor.com/m/TUBqcLHpwNQAAAAC/dumb-cat.gif) EDIT NUMBER TWO - [How hard is it to read the rules that pop up on the submit form field?](https://media1.tenor.com/m/vU96w-Kg18IAAAAd/mannifer-read.gif) - Since I posted this the number of [challenged people](https://media1.tenor.com/m/b8M-litPwvYAAAAC/dummy-you-big-idiot.gif) unable to form an actual question in the title of thier post has skyrocketed! [THE BOTS ARE SMARTER THAN YOU!](https://media1.tenor.com/m/zMyGeuAep9oAAAAC/steven-he-language.gif)	r/askmen	post	r/AskMen	2024-05-19	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyeHJ6ZEExNHozdjVUVWpoeXAzajZSbjlleXlBcC1SbEhrdlZvU2M0M3I0WnZoa1hnN2p0dWhZUklTSWlpN0lpYUE5aUJRNWJCNHpweThwUDQ1cU9mREE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzVWsxa3F6blBBR3NjVEV2Y0ZONFpTQW54a3AxXzVoZGpQb2tHaURPcjJBZURNZUpDMC1RNkdRWF9NdXRxVTdabXNrcTFZdFd5ZUQ2RUNsRFZRSHE2b0JQSFJsQzNuSnlQUDk0blpRdkxOdHd2LUdJOFVSODRNc3E3am9idmp4Y19NRmtRcEhBOHJCMGRPa1FQTWNNYjVuZnNzdVU1R3d2SHJiQ3BVX1ZwbzVtT3FvS2g4c1dlcng3Tjk5cVl5MDRF
Ethereum's next upgrade, called Pectra and tentatively scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, promises a series of significant improvements to the network, marking a new milestone in its continued evolution. This update, successor to the recent Dencun implemented in March 2024, aims to improve the scalability and efficiency of the chain, as well as simplify the experience of using digital wallets. Highlighting the inclusion of the EIP-7702 improvement proposal presented by founder Vitalik Buterin, which will introduce a new transaction type for Ethereum account addresses. Additionally, Pectra is expected to increase the maximum effective balance for individual validators, allowing them to stake more ETH and reduce network complexity. This news comes as Ethereum establishes itself as a dominant force in the cryptocurrency market, with the approval of the first spot Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC) of the US and an ETH price that exceeds $3,900 USD with a gain of 2% in the last 24 hours.	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-05-30	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFydWNPcHFJSGpRc2xqaGw4b0tsdW5KeGRhSkpZR2dOb1dBakpTQndwbmlCNUFiMHN4RkNJVjF0RzdES2U0V3pxMjV5bnlaNS1kMzVBenJLQVgzVnNMLXRsMWFIcXI0cEt2dWo3SUxOYkdDdXc9	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzZkNIZFFFUHhPejB5V0swRlRETElSWlYwd0ZZeWxQRWF4amdMY013S05leXJaRjd5YjUwRlNKemFWN1lHM2k5UWg0ajNnUTB2eHFNZG5TbW51Zy1heEk2elJxcjRleXRqQUJXdkhIdFpyLUdJd3dHX1FKU1hmTVNHenJoTlZ1RDJMYllDRzYzWWNpYy1PTDh1NTk3dWozN3p0bDNkM3hacDNLdDR3QWx6THVxTTNDc1BNSnFLay16WDFhWmlzaEpSc0NYb2RmRFY5STEwM0NUdjdycDhUdz09
https://preview.redd.it/16xm84jeij3d1.png?width=1318&format=png&auto=webp&s=bf47197c5a2403afa5949cc159338b673e62a3d2 The block reward for ETC will be reduced from 2.56 ETC to 2.048 ETC when block height reaches 20,000,000. We estimate that this will happen approximately on 2024-06-01. Please take this into consideration when planning your mining activities as your ETC mining revenue might be reduced.	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-05-30	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyZ2l5ZmMxcFcweEtuT2pneHZ2enZJWG5Dc194ajd1dl9kbTBOMHN1SGZsc1hDTXdpQTFMR2hlTWxROWxxWHc1dEYtUE5IdENnVzU4ZUJsdmFWN082M2c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzT3dGYUJjM1ZldWFlTWZpV1htX2JVRnhkbTdJZ2xaa3Nsb2o4T0daR2xJUG1LZjIzNFhhc3prTkZCTUYxU3VZMU5hQzR4dk5idHlNY291U1lqX18tcWhtd0o2RUtWN29MSUJ4REEwaDR6ODZUbmNYdkNSYzlxOHdLWDJoNnpJc2VGejNCQW9LTDRoUkl1REk4NWRzYjVfZDR1bVdVSHhuZThHU0JrZUJRd3FRdHpGc0RwaVUyUTlackpBODFZd3Vn
The fifthening has been completed. The reward for mining ETC has been reduced by 20%, so it’s gone from 2.56 ETC to 2.048 ETC. It doesn’t move the price as much as BTC’s halving, but it’s still nice.	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-05-31	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFydnk0LXZnWDRveHpMT1EtYl9OSnE2aWRVSmVvS3M2QVdkeE9HTzVXMVJJODhmeXF4dGpnVDIzX3pmOWhiWFRwdFBwdFoxQlctWXVHMlNkV1RfM2FWckE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzd19ubzBUR3JpdERpS2NYRmRHZ0lJTmR3UVAwajYzc0ZNazFRTGdKd3lpQkh4NjhmREE1RVZxUTNESWFOU1VYYXVoc21NYzFVMkdHZkJybGRRR1RjYTFOVllXWGhzMUhUcmx1UHBBM3dJWmVLSzdGdTdpMmE4QTdBQW5rRkFuaGxzTGZiX202c2M1X2xxT1l3S1ZQSjRrcmhUVnN3VFJxcm5LRk9uTmtmLXhvPQ==
#Welcome to /r/philosophy! Welcome to /r/philosophy! We're a community dedicated to discussing philosophy and philosophical issues. This post will go over our subreddit rules and guidelines that you should review before you begin posting here. #Table of Contents 1. /r/philosophy's mission 2. What is Philosophy? 3. What isn't Philosophy? 4. /r/philosophy's Posting Rules 5. /r/philosophy's Commenting Rules 6. Frequently Asked Questions 7. /r/philosophy's Self-Promotion Policies 8. A Note about Moderation ___________________________________ #/r/philosophy's Mission /r/philosophy strives to be a community where everyone, regardless of their background, can come to discuss philosophy. This means that all posts should be primarily philosophical in nature. What do we mean by that? #What is Philosophy? As with most disciplines, "philosophy" has both a casual and a technical usage. 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You can read /r/blind's protest announcement [here](https://reddit.com/r/Blind/comments/13zr8h2/reddits_recently_announced_api_changes_and_the/). These apps are the only way that many people can interact with reddit, given the poor accessibility state of the official reddit app. As philosophers we are particularly concerned with the ethics of accessibility, and support protests in solidarity with this community. Second, the reddit app lacks many essential tools for moderation. While reddit [has promised better moderation tools on the app in the future](https://reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/147ysr6/moderator_support_resources/), this is not enough. First, reddit has repeatedly broken promises regarding features, including moderation features. Most notably, reddit promised CSS support for new reddit [over six years ago](https://reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/147ysr6/moderator_support_resources/), which has yet to materialize. Second, even if reddit follows through on the roadmap in the post linked above, many of the features will not come until well after June 30, when the third-party apps will shut down due to reddit's API pricing changes. Our moderator team relies heavily on these tools which will now disappear. Moderating /r/philosophy is a monumental task; over the past year we have flagged and removed over 20000 posts and 23000 comments. This is a huge effort, especially for unpaid volunteers, and it is possible only when moderators have access to tools that these third-party apps make possible and that reddit doesn't provide. While we [previously participated in the protests against reddit's recent actions](https://reddit.com/r/philosophy/comments/14ayod9/rphilosophy_will_indefinitely_be_in_restricted/) we have decided to reopen the subreddit, because we are still proud of the community and resource that we have built and cultivated over the last decade, and believe it is a useful resource to the public. However, these changes have radically altered our ability to moderate this subreddit, which resulted in a few changes for this subreddit. First, moderation will occur much more slowly; as we will not have access to mobile tools, posts and comments which violate our rules will be removed much more slowly, and moderators will respond to modmail messages much more slowly. Second, from this point on we will require people who are engaging in self-promotion to reach out and register with the moderation team, in order to ensure they are complying with the self-promotion policies above. Third, and finally, if things continue to get worse (as they have for years now) moderating /r/philosophy may become practically impossible, and we may be forced to abandon the platform altogether. We are as disappointed by these changes as you are, but reddit's insistence on [enshittifying this platform](https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-platforms-cory-doctorow/), especially when it comes to moderation, leaves us with no other options. We thank you for your understanding and support.	r/philosophy	post	r/philosophy	2024-06-01	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyeVBNUk9nNHhiaU15YXkxSENWQUFNVHlSaFM2WXBsbDdLbnpuU1NfTVp6SEE4OG5YaEItWGJhSzlrMzdYSEZBbGxhR0o3WWg5VGZxLXRRNExlSURBOVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzUms4Vk42SVJuckM4NWwyQi03ZzhRR1lTZ21EZVY3OXRkclRLcVEzYURITU1YNUl0Qnk0S0VPU1lpTHBWLU9yV1pWbFVIWEJkd1N3bkJCZjh5ZFc1RlozTWc4M1pVTXNlNGNVSVVRbkpqRE9jRjE2aHQyOWdUcnBEZkdvWl84Mk5UMS1UcWlzaGI5ZUlFSXJycWhCdkpzZlJ2Vl9oMTNoWUc3akhsM3dXTDNUdzZDa21uS2xuX0VvM2lIVG52aUYyLUo4NDRMU0o5MGdPWFhVMW00aENsdz09
Ask me anything.	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-03	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyWVdQNGlta2VpeU56YV9CeGJHNl9KMzhseWw0STBjcEpobWNDSkIxaDVGSDBPOHdMcGk1cGw1aHlLcHZqVU1VRXI1cFdiMFB5NWg2b2R2d0lodlNlcUs1QnNEQ21MVERpZW94bG8yaG8tWU09	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzQUxla08tSzhGdk1ubWp3UVo2WjRVdWJ0LWItZnI4MXBiOUM4bTdncDhoSnBDbGFrQklHd1o1aU9FQVBjRGRKelY4aHoyWWVENGhzVUNZRk9fXzRBZEZwd0M4TkF6MVE2MTcwMFJ6SjFnZ1JWVm16ZlpzYmUtOWRyQjRqUGlLN2lYZVVJU3lQUE05WDdhT2M4Q2R5bVdiLVZtdWJjY0lDUDJZTURWb3haU2pOMVB4bnFRcVNFakFtNlBCZkdKZXlhTVpOUWhxdEF6TmduMVBUcmNSNGtsQT09
The crypto exchange Coinbase has two articles about ETC. We will review both articles, suggest revised phrases, add additional content, and explain the reasoning behind our proposed changes and additions. [https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-06-04-correcting-the-coinbase-article-about-ethereum-classic](https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-06-04-correcting-the-coinbase-article-about-ethereum-classic)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-04	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFybkF0ZzB1dFVVSzV0VmJyTElDVmRQNmtEby1remgzUTduWXdGa1ZHRWNZN2YtSXBmcUNIZE83c05VZXp6YV9Edi00V2dEZlVfRVVJWUQycFBLWndtZlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzWWczbmw1Y1pSbk9SWi1GZ0hYNVFYWGlzWjU1aWI5MkpNckh2eGVVQ1lPaHBPejF3YUJreUZyT3NmMDBIY1RHb3FfdEhLMXg5M0pZRlR6Qjg5U2FaZmx0RDFTSXFPMUd6blpTWWtHamp6b1IwSlJIa0dMZXV1angyeU5tbFdlM25IdVJjR29Gc19Yb280ZW9WVWlVYmliNlFma0xVN1hROVBpdmtPOGFwdXB0UUhHYm5qVVFCa05mSzJ6bE1CeTJsTDZTbDlzU1k4RTJadjl5eGlXLXg1QT09
🍀 Bybit is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange. In today's article, we'll explore how to open an account and trade $ETC on Bybit. [https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-06-05-buying-and-trading-ethereum-classic-through-bybit](https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-06-05-buying-and-trading-ethereum-classic-through-bybit)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-05	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyU192WWJGMDhsZXZFVWgzeGlwMkp1YUwxZ3pqN29IazY3dXo5R19iYmFDT2UtWTB0aVc5Y0M3ekxiaFFDMHhCNjM3aTdfcmpkREQzZXR0aDRPekVRSlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzV2tlejMycXFrTFh6Mk9OMUJ6NEFqU1JBN1V1ODF0R2M5RjZxOTItN0VhdVdBWUlXVlVGbERlamFpVGhvcjF3N1BSeDhTR3dEajgwbE9FWkJFdDl5eE5qRmhVbXRfMTZLaW5ZTHNWSlNTdHZ5Tm9lU3QzVWxXbG9JZHhKTXNLQkRYQzU0ckExaG1iaG90c3BLaDhDUHRRUzlJNm54WkNfd1FBd0VHblpwQlhYVXluR1E0eGdmQXFHSmlWS1pJQ0lCN3dpUDJ6dEJVQnZPLURRNWVLTDFuZz09
Seriously! We’re -30% over the past 3 months and Bitcoin is the same price it was 3 months ago. So much for the fifthening, or any hype for that matter cuz it literally does nothing for us. BTC dumps 1% on any given day and we’re down 5-10% like wtf?! When (if ever) will we see actual progress?? We’re just going backwards	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-08	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyZS0wd2RHUlpSOXI3cUZfZk85YTNiSy16OWFwSFpWTlVDb2lfRWdINFRVYmJPZVY0bnk5Y29ZOUVrRE93Z0VjTXBZVXUyRkZINWREc1dMTGNVTWNNZE95UFlBZXV2c2Q5d2FFS1VCbGtfVjg9	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzNXAwS3V2LWRPY19MQlpmdXBPbG4wM3JVQmZrWExoSU9OVm4yazdob0dvZkNYbnZvOEZLaU9YV1dNOUlTcmxfQ1E1eVloNHA1Z1NpS21rVjB5ZnVrUmRsY1oxYnNPZ1NwQldTNTVwdXlHSUpLX3hqLXFVOXp3NEtNZnl1emNkS3liU0k5WDBtNXZJeEx3TzRUOFQwWVhDQzl2SVh0bC1ZSHhDclBQYTh0NGw0PQ==
I last posted a variation of this a little over 5 years ago. We're a little overdue for a repost. --- You know how every Uber rating is right on the verge of 5 stars unless something's particularly off? Everyone's all "A+++ would ride again." Same for eBay, Amazon, etc. You can think of /r/relationship_advice comments in much the same way, only inverted. Just about every post here talking about a problem is going to be a magnet for "break up with them" and "get rid of them" comments. Two things to keep front of mind when you're submitting: 1. The vast majority of people posting here are posting because they've got a challenge they probably haven't been able to resolve on their own. 2. In many cases, these challenges are either insurmountable or exceedingly difficult to manage. The majority of commenters aren't necessarily cynical/assholes, but combine both a one-sided account of what happened—your account—with each commenter's own potential history, grievances, etc., and the resulting brew is pretty dark, meaning that every post will get drenched in comments suggesting ending the dynamic. The number of serious comments suggesting _an alternative to ending things_ is a good way to tell whether or not there's merit to, well, ending things. I'll carry that Uber analogy a bit further: * Let's say you're asking about behavior that's so bad, the red flag's basically bleeding. Nearly every single comment will tell you to run, and you're having a hard time finding well-reasoned counter-arguments to it. Sounds like running is good advice. Zero stars on our inverted Uber scale; the relationship is cooked. * Together but your s/o cheated on you once? Most comments will probably tell you to run because "once a cheater, always a cheater." Some comments might suggest you should stay and work it out, but the details of how the cheating happened might vary the number of these comments. Great; One or Two Stars. * Married but your s/o got drunk and made out with someone else, felt awful about it, immediately left the event where they met that other person and told you what happened and apologized with no prior history of cheating? Many people might _still_ tell you to leave (same reason), but odds are good that a fair number of people might suggest staying. Awesome; Two, maybe even three stars. * Good relationship with your S/O but they forget to treat you in the love language you normally need to thrive? Maybe they forget to bring you token flowers/trinkets or other signs of appreciation but otherwise everything's pretty good? Many comments will probably be advice on how to communicate; there'll probably still be a good number of people suggesting you should just leave, but you can take these with a grain of salt. Three to four stars. * Everything's rosey and you're looking for a way to celebrate your s/o's special promotion, anniversary, birthday, or something else? There'll be a few trolls who tell you to break up for asking the subreddit for advice, but it sounds like the relationship is four to five stars. You can apply this to any type of relationship question asked here. Platonic, professional, and other relationships that aren't exactly romantic, this still works. You get the idea. Basically, the people telling you to leave probably outnumber the people with less jaded opinions by an order of magnitude because many, many people have had shitty experiences that dominate their memories, so the best way to consider most advice here is to see whether other advice shines through the cosmic negativity background. If everyone's telling you to break up, that's probably what you should do, but if 1/4 of the comments are telling you another way, you'd benefit by giving that 25% a chance. --- ##TL;DR: The vast majority of comments will tell you to end things. It's a side effect of the fact that many people reading either have a very dim view of relationships or just do it for the drama. The more people tell you to consider something _other_ than running, the more value there is in trying that other approach, whatever it is. (inspired to repost this thanks to [this comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/1dc05p7/had_to_end_my_birthday_party_early_because_a_1/l7vtsis/?context=3) by u/NotAmericanDontCare. Comments open for a little bit because I know some of y'all want to vent about this, but try to be civil about it.)	r/relationship_advice	post	r/relationship_advice	2024-06-10	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyS0lwVE9zNjRpUGFFdFFGQ182Q0V6M2xZSVR4SFI2SzNMZU9yWGhXajJwMTctUkdrZVF3TmJJSUN2ZFVoUTVvNFRhekdmM1lDT1o0aWdEalZ6RUc2UGc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzbWlQQkJCT2QyNWJ0b1RibV9jNThzQVdnem0wV3lHZHBWNll6cDYyR1paYzAzSGdyYnJEZW0tck9vSGlCNkZvVVhBeklFUm5hZXZvaUZBZUdZOHZuUDRRaVdVV1c1dkd6d19lU3VrRVVQTjBTcjJWWk5zR1Q2dGpDWkxHajl4VEVyM2VvZXdDNDl3cmZrcm9Nbm9vbmxIMzI5UWFJaTBQZmtqcFBDRVhKaUVOaDZ2VTBBT01ianY2X0VRczZuUGJUZDREZVZmdkkzaFN2NUhNUzZac1RzUT09
Hold or sell ? I forgot all about this lol	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-11	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyeHZkWk5BOVA2WjJjTTBwaF9STWtLNlBVS0hFdVF6VmxHNFlkU0IxSy1DUi1TU1QyUDZCSjFzZ25CS2dJWkZacWM2TXpfN2VrVzhmdWUwc2FfQ3UtU2c9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzdUpfMmtqVlU1bXQxRGo5bklKUm5IRVV4b0FXOE9wYnpielFLQnVtZmR2aXNqWDNJS0p3WDJHYVU5MkZ1ekM4YmRHOU1ORUk3VVBSY2FIbXU4UjJVWE1yMTFjb0xjQ2l0aWd6X1QwbWNoY3FkMkZRbVJ1NHZwbVpiTXJjb2FLUUEzTk8xUDVvVHRWeFdmS2tzOXlyVDF0X1E3WTYzSXV0a1FnT1JkYUQxQ1pQNFBna1ktemtWc1EwaEhnV1ZkemFaVlpMYmNQM0RHNzNFbjloa01JM0x2QT09
Title. I'm curious to learn in what ways this project is similar to and different than BTC & ETH.	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-14	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyQXpGTk1RQ3N6aXN1S0xOZkNrakR3MTVtV1VySXBkUFVpYVd5b2Y2QVBlYWZnNFhDdUxUWDd1N1c1aURrbHdTeXFPTC1uR0U1dTN1MWJCZXAzaU5HTlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzQU9IbE0yOWw2TXNoS2pJR256LWpfamR2T0Y2MDBuaVJxTHE2NDhHYS1JN2RLM2NIT3hqN254SUM2ZW4yZ3FsaWxyUFZjTGk5eFRRbTMxTFdJR0hKUnRhRm1MVDJDSVg2VUtFbkhHaU9TckhXNFIxd29hY3hac0dLSG9aZXBSaDdYTWZodFF1QW5EUGs2bElYS1RYWUc0UXdGYzJ2bm1VajZJX0VUMTJOM09DN2Q0RlBmY1otbFZES2tSSnRrcGRyajFpUW1kbFZ1MmJBY0RlMHNZMWlsZz09
Join us in Nashville this July for an in-person #EthereumClassic Community Event! 🚀 We've partnered with ETC Radio and POW Summit for a meetup on July 25, 2024, just in time for the Litecoin and Bitcoin conferences. RSVP now: [https://etccooperative.org/posts/2024-06-20-announcing-the-ethereum-classic-nashville-meetup-en](https://etccooperative.org/posts/2024-06-20-announcing-the-ethereum-classic-nashville-meetup-en)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-20	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyWm05X0NVc3ZHSHFlbmFhRDZqbUZBTHZOSDhVa1M3bWdzZk0wdGxQME1uTE5BOGY3M3h5UXFZWDRXMmd6Y0dsZGpNcHd3Rm9oRDlsSHh6NHk4N2NHQ0E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzY01XeG9OcDhyVnlGY2FXQ2JrQkYxeUFmMGpMVThZcDE0SzJBVEluTVE3UkVQQ3NHZVVRNF9iME5xYktWNFlKNjR6WnpXM3k5eGJaVkVhb3JGNTNjU1JOcjI2WVdORjl1TFMweVJMdDZMeDIxanE0b0FsUEYyaG9HYm5vWjJQQUZpcXd5X25LbTd1aUpOZzFkTndPRkt3ZHhxcTB2WldFTDBpNlJZRUZIVG1ZOVZpUFpGZnNCSzhGR2FrRGo4WTlR
After Ethereum passed into its phase of proof of stake we are now witnessing what can happen when proof of work is abandoned. Ethereum classic still has its hard cap and is a deflationary form of payment. Ethereum instead has no hard cap and a potential unlimited supply which is one of the many reasons it is experiencing inflation as more and more coins are created with no end in sight. [https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-supply-inflated-for-73-days-straight](https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-supply-inflated-for-73-days-straight)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-26	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyTFVtNTM2UnJkRy1uSjc0b0RMTmtCUUZQRW5jSjlwcnlVa1NZcHQtS3M4eWFlMDl4cFFNZkY1eU1SXzBKYW9zbjQ1bld0eFNEMlhkeXZlam5vNnhLc0E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzWVRpYTN6elROTWpDVWdoaUhLV0VjNTVsYzVCbVZxOVBaNEFUYU9tT0xwd193aVgwLTdHQWs1OGhWcW1rN0pSSnBnNzN4ajZYRENPRk1kSDdXYWEzamJ2RkpmU2hhbENwRUxKWHlFUXlGTEt4Y3gtQ1hTMGUxZ1hTMmZaV1NaWERRamJhN0M0Mk8zMXQzS2NqRGRUY0dYXzdSbDZrQ0sxRy1TMGNLWlZXaTgyY2tVSWJCMDhmR0swbEhjVXd2eVRYVU93NVVaVTRJbEUwLTlpYTFCTnJiQT09
Been thinking if I should go big on a position . Thank you	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-06-26	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyeVYxN1dLcHU1MWJhUU5CaXg5Z2dBTEtpOU5uWGJTQzd3Xy1aRXE0NjZxbW8wZkpCeUl6RWlDQzRXZTl4RDZLdzVpRE1PazBkRTJsXzZPckVQanBBaUE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzeWFuSU1ZYm5OVTU2T25zM3dkUEZySnZtMjZLYU5CZ1pFU2hUY0JkZ1RWeUx2bXdPdUZWbnpYalphdW9wMlM4SzJqVzNwRFdJZkd6NS1ZY1YxaTlsTlBlelZiSWFBV1NuQnU3X3Znbmprdmo4Y25yTV9RdXhOQ1dZMng5NDhEX3lVaTJlZlFSZEZ0Y1MxWXRuejdjRzNFMDZVeElTdU53d0kwWEdTT2tGcTFMRGtGOEkwTWdVOVN0OHQ0VUhvYmk0TnNzTmI1NlRvbTBmTFAzc0p0dGxwUT09
Key Takeaways * Speculation about crypto integration in Grand Theft Auto 6 has resurfaced; * A viral post by a crypto influencer mentioned Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT as possible in-game currencies; * The integration hasn't been officially confirmed. Source: [https://www.bitdegree.org/crypto/news/crypto-in-gta-6-rumors-resurface-no-official-confirmation-yet?utm\_source=reddit&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=r-crypto-integration-gta](https://www.bitdegree.org/crypto/news/crypto-in-gta-6-rumors-resurface-no-official-confirmation-yet?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=r-crypto-integration-gta)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-04	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFycERZenBsOGlCQURTQXlrbnlaWVZ2a3dsQlc2TFF5LUYyTUxrb180Z2kwLXdNelVLeW9lQXFzRVRBZm1LSjBmaER0QU9SbU5uVXNYQW5KNjNOZVBGZlE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzeGpKMmhYT2c2ZVRUSWMwWFpIeURGbURKRzYzUGstaFJYbEF1Tnhka19NOUh3TVl1WGhSbS1FeC1SZXh2UnR3UTJVOFl6amw3cVVKV28wdlZkV1NOQWUtbGt5NlhTTmo1VUVSX3didDRSOE8xUE5QZTBHWU5TSk5HaS1pVTFNa0J4cDlTaGhXcVlPLXZHYWhIU3pFZTJEemtHVEM2THZFLW9zTzl4S2ZCLWhJSTN0VE9XUzA2ZC1JNmpyaGxzRnVkTXVrV1RqbjdUWXRZTklaZ3ZiXzJuQT09
If you use cryptocurrency, you know how crucial secret passphrases are for restoring blockchain addresses. 📜🔒Read today's blog and discover how these passphrases generate private and public key pairs across multiple blockchains using derivation paths! 🛤️✨https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-06-26-a-call-to-wallets-to-use-the-standard-etc-derivation-path	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-04	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyeXlwSVdIRTZ2c1RtenB1dDZ1Wm1iLXVvb24zQkE3WWozTDM3YmZkRnROWkIzQ0FoSjd2MzUyTVBfVWh1WlI5VGFNcWhFbnJGcTJmeXJLNUJ5ejQtalE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzQ0FWWWhEWE5vUlphRGozV2FGcm5xR0tYdGtaQmxodUE2WFNJUmNidzdKOFMxY0ZoRF9aR2hiYmJadTkySlNmRkJfdVpUM0dXZ2lqZklXSTNkU3M4cjYzSDlhdFQ0dGRNT1lFUlBDVm1XSUVKdkFuYzlYeFI1U2gweW5fS1kzMTZXR05rSDRfQW5mX05vQTFnOUVaTFhQb3dKU3lVc25sRGVNaUQ1RHlXYnYySWdfQktsZUN6SE5sNmtQbFItbnlZeTI1UDdSRGZkbXpKMXI4NTkxSXpJUT09
In this post, we’ll show you how to recover your $ETC addresses on the Ledger Nano S Plus using your secret passphrase. Perfect for situations where your Ledger is lost, compromised, or damaged. Check this out: [https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-07-09-recover-your-etc-addresses-on-ledger-using-your-secret-passphrase#ETC](https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-07-09-recover-your-etc-addresses-on-ledger-using-your-secret-passphrase#ETC) #EthereumClassic	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-09	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyQ2hZeVNPQXBJbWVxbEhzT2FTNG5YTG5reVBhbXlzVlRDaFIzSy1KSFZUUjdqTFlJOFdzTmFZcEtIZDNwdm96QThhdjRXQ2ZiejRxcTNSU3R6c3A5WkE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzeFFCR1FDRDllV0lrUlM0Q1JSSTVQUmZBcjdKZm93MUF0RFNLLTdnNjRscUxodlJuWGpvRXFWN1U0ZWM1UEFvdU55NEVXajZHSHhPUmc2czFGTWhHTDR2V0pjaHVXenowQ3JwQU9acVNqZlg0QnVmNjhWQzNKenRtRW5KSUNxVnhYZ0lUa0RIbmRIZU5Ld0lMelgwNEZMejJtajNnQXFWZnFrRU81UTYyUC1wQ3JMWVpsWk9qNklYWC0wdGtWMzdrUkdPNU01YUNpS2ZfaVM1MUpnQzVfUT09
Check out our series “Why You Should Build on Ethereum Classic” to explore what make #ETC stand out! 🌐 In our latest post, discover why ETC is hard money and how it protects and grows your users’ savings. 💰🔒https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-07-10-why-you-should-build-on-ethereum-classic-etc-is-hard-money	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-10	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyMDFITVctTDIzem5ndzU1T3kwc1pRcnZ5YzJhV3I1d2FOU0JhNnhiQlQ5SGtwM3F3ZTJXemZlTnpKUW5YTEVPTkRaRUZWZEh4SzZmX3RZNy1RYk1ocmc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzakNjczRZNU9NRHpialZoaVQwM2VsZGpZNlZEV2M2WnFIRDJ3aTAxaUlDY0Z5Um5TbGR6ZDZWX25uZXA3WFdFSUlxd0R1dlhXVzllMWJ4SFNycExJU2otMUFtQ195b1oteWJlX3BWVEpCcExHZUl4RFI4bUdKeHN6bm5aVGxwSGRPRl83b1JiOFV0V0pEenp2Z19HV2I2b0l1UFl1Z0pPQTVXSERLQ2RmVW9YT1plNG94b3MyaVIwbkctLU5lRVlidEgySjZ4QTkyZHJjNGw0ekQxVWtCZz09
DCA strategy and im almost nearing the green after starting at 120. Besides the possible ETF for ether and the price point, I'm thinking we might see 40-60 soon. I like the ether for payments, but I sort of wish I could spend my bag in other ways. Any ideas before we start this next price cycle?	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-12	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyWkYtZzdqZGdIUm9lRkdGWjU4QXlCaS13eFVHZUlsUE5IS3JqTlhBS1QxT00tZ3VJWG15M2ZSSkh4Tm9vRXlkT0d3YkJ4eWVJeW5OazRic3c0UlZtYWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzOXQwZ1NCNUZHVVBfSmJSTFhLMFFEWWxPMHBRT1M3cENYZV9xcGdPUDViM2NfRFlDLU9CUFdaTy04UkdtU19lYWpOSlpESFpIWjZjMjYxaWVHbEZqakQxX3pZRVdOZnpPOTlRcHo3ZFNrOEF3RzNaQ295NFJxQzVpLVhORjBtR2w5bWlBV21VRHpyR0dFOTBEb1dMWF9QSzJmZ1hnRnkyY2k1ZmNYLXlWYU5vPQ==
Explore why $ETC stands out in the blockchain world. #ETC combines #Bitcoin's philosophy with Ethereum's technology, offering proof of work and smart contracts in one system. Learn more: [https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-07-17-why-ethereum-classic-should-be-the-second-largest-blockchain-in-the-world](https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-07-17-why-ethereum-classic-should-be-the-second-largest-blockchain-in-the-world)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-17	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyYlY4NWpYMzFlbHRkRWFOMlFwY1FycU15U3hiM19sOUZmQ3o1Q3dVVVpGN2c5NmN1M1RVSEN5VVRBNmp2ZzlFMThMLU03Z3BPdEtFbnZjSkJlbEtyVXc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzdnlpcC1FbjRZMno4QTUyOXdXbktvWGlRbWtPS1FUc3pFVlNLdEZ0SkstWnNMNk54T18wZldMNUtLNWhmOEc3cmk1MXdsUWYxdE9zWGZTR1haQlRSRUwxb3NJRDI1UU5EbURZN2pGMTVhWEZwN1E2SWMtWWpUTEVTVWkwaU9aTkZ2TDRmemFld2VDd1d1TDZkR3EyNmVMNTc5U2tFR2lROVNfLTY5TGpIN1ZYOUhOOTB3Zmg4WmxTb3hnT0ZqMmpHcHVndmZoRnBZckdOeG9wVnR0TmtSUT09
Please read this entire post carefully and format your application appropriately. This post is for new panelist recruitment! The previous one is [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/198hzvn/askscience_panel_of_scientists_xxv/). The panel is an informal group of Redditors who are either professional scientists or those in training to become so. All panelists have at least a graduate-level familiarity within their declared field of expertise and answer questions from related areas of study. A panelist's expertise is summarized in a color-coded AskScience flair. Membership in the panel comes with access to a panelist subreddit. It is a place for panelists to interact with each other, voice concerns to the moderators, and where the moderators make announcements to the whole panel. It's a good place to network with people who share your interests! \------------------- You are eligible to join the panel if you: * Are studying for at least an MSc. or equivalent degree in the sciences, AND, * Are able to communicate your knowledge of your field at a level accessible to various audiences. \------------------- Instructions for formatting your panelist application: * Choose exactly one general field from the side-bar (Physics, Engineering, Social Sciences, etc.). * State your specific field in one word or phrase (Neuropathology, Quantum Chemistry, etc.) * Succinctly describe your particular area of research in a few words (carbon nanotube dielectric properties, myelin sheath degradation in Parkinsons patients, etc.) * Give us a brief synopsis of your education: are you a research scientist for three decades, or a first-year Ph.D. student? * Provide links to comments you've made in AskScience which you feel are indicative of your scholarship. Applications will not be approved without several comments made in /r/AskScience itself. \------------------- Ideally, these comments should clearly indicate your fluency in the fundamentals of your discipline as well as your expertise. We favor comments that contain citations so we can assess its correctness without specific domain knowledge. Here's an example application: `Username: /u/foretopsail` `General field: Anthropology` `Specific field: Maritime Archaeology` `Particular areas of research include historical archaeology, archaeometry, and ship construction.` `Education: MA in archaeology, researcher for several years.` `Comments: 1, 2, 3, 4.` Please do not give us personally identifiable information and please follow the template. We're not going to do real-life background checks - we're just asking for reddit's best behavior. However, several moderators are tasked with monitoring panelist activity, and your credentials will be checked against the academic content of your posts on a continuing basis. You can submit your application by replying to this post.	r/askscience	post	r/askscience	2024-07-19	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyWERfQng0Q0dWamp2NDNvRXdqMDkwcldxbmxvLW5kYlk4OFBqS2I0WkFQOUQtbXZFcE8zUHc4Y2dMX3dFM1FmZFROMkVxUExra3RPVVlYQncxQ3RmQjByR2J4OUo5Tlp4MEg2cmFIOXUyeDg9	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzR0VXd2JITTlXRGtQbHAwWFdBNmJOSWx6R0JwQkNPbVpOTERBQi14TEV2OGl4VUZuOThOTWVndlktUHJDYXpwN21MWFN0VTlhT0o3SVB2YjZhSk5TMUNjWVhydXNLX2oyTXJvSDFTRzFyWF9ON3VINVFSZzdqSXhJNWJVbTF1aUo4YzBGeEFNZUljLU9uYzBoWDBtWGIwbXVfVzdsVkE4NkQ5RzRvRWxZRFhtYWVGMl9DYXRoSjZHdzZvcGtOZzds
Can everyone in this group apply for an ETF?	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-07-20	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyUWNVZFNfYVRucTJrQjhBWTA2bXdLLVVWaWYwSWY2NTJCYTljLTg5X25Kb2FsTml1TXQ2R3Mtam1QdWZLcUhCUDJ3dGVoMmJSaXJkcUdlam5qWlljT1E9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzdFliOWhhbGlOV1ZNc1d1Njl3VjFZblZtQUw5WVJyR3FEODFMeWZCcGZxcjRjMVZxdnBSUHpDdGQ0RVNPT2xOWXY1b2s2bVRKU2RhSDVPS1ZwTG1IWkN1SW1LZ1RHY3JfbFF1OXVDcnJFd2lOMkhtVVJFeTlfbmFJX0VPWkdpYjZ5WXB0azFJanFrMjg0aHR0emxtdTR5aVZYZjVRaTVMSXlMMi1DQU9uc0d3aVE3ZGw1OFFxY1pYQkF5VXh0V01fNEZQSzh5dGIzRkhoeU9mUWExTGVYdz09
Is Emerald Wallet safe?	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-08-05	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFySjNLVEZxMVpKRHZoOC1LaGFzcGc4c3owcElRYVRnUmk1QnFqOXE5Q3o1TG5KdVZZUmNiNno1ek56RFpxZzhCbmJSY3JaVkJmdUVDNXRiamwyNEtzbVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzVnV6cThseGJLY1hLWEdlTUVRVTBhNTR2TWdzLXdzUjRTd0xIcmlHcUxjU0NmbEpoaFMtNk90TWs4MGotbTRoeWJZX084bXZsWGJ3VkNSdzE0M2piN25rOEJoUk02TWtHZUhodTJSOWNlNnJHd3NJaFZZQU1palNQTU9IbGZVbHJPMTlVQ3JiRlgxYnVEUDR2bmgxbFh3MGpHSVZhcngwNFItOGNyYnNRUU9Vc20zY3BZMzYxNlZ0Nm82ZVJyVTZs
Well……… The price of Ethereum has been dropping, roughly 20% in the past 24 hours. Background: Jump Trading is a Chicago-based trading firm that was established in 1999 by two pit traders who met on the floor of the CME. Jump Crypto is the digital asset division of Jump Trading, which was launched in 2021. Recently, wallets associated with Jump Crypto have transferred a ton of Ethereum to various centralized exchanges, including Coinbase. This typically indicates intentions to sell. In June, around the time rumors about the CFTC investigation began circulating, they reportedly moved about 72,213 Ethereum ($231M) to exchanges. In the past 24 hours, they have transferred an additional 17,576 Ethereum ($46.78M) to exchanges as well. They currently hold around 49,000 Ethereum still in the unstaking process, meaning this ETH is locked up, earning money similar to a CD. However, these funds take a few days to be released for trading or selling. - Numbers from per Spot On Chain Interestingly, these transfers started two days after the U.S ETH ETFs went live for trading. Was this a big trade gone wrong? Their past: 2014 - Jump Trading was one of six firms subpoenaed by the New York Attorney General. 2018 - Jump Trading was fined $250,000 by the SEC due to a "malfunction" in their trading algorithm. 2022 - Jump Crypto faced losses around $300M getting wrapped up in the FTX collapse 2022 - Wormhole protocol was hacked and Jump Crypto stepped in and provided $325M to help recover funds 2023 - A class-action lawsuit was filed against Jump Crypto for market manipulation on a profit of $1.28B for "Jump had made over $1.28 billion in profits from selling the LUNA tokens it received at a steep discount in exchange for artificially propping up the price of UST and aUST."[ ](https://www.rgrdlaw.com/media/cases/1007_UST%20-%20Jump%20Trading%20File-Stamped%20Complaint.pdf)Per Report Allegations were brought on the president of Jump Crypto, Kanav Kariya, (a former intern who went to UIUC) for allegedly aiding and abetting Do Kwon. The president and co-founder of Terraform labs, who’s behind the crashed stablecoin UST and LUNA token who was on the run to Dubi with fake papers while arrested. Jump Crypto was identified as the “unnamed firm” that stepped in to help maintain the value of UST at $1 during its collapse. It’s important to note that the issues faced by Jump Trading are not uncommon in the finance industry….. 4 things could be happening 1) They are going BK and selling 2) They need liquidity for other business needs, and they want to sell crypto to cover it 3) The rumors about the CFTC investigation are true, and they want to exit the crypto market, leading to forced selling. 4) They placed a trade based on U.S ETH ETFs being approved and it's not panning out and their closing position. Short timeline from what I can gather Friday 7/2 We received bad economic data (The unemployment rate was higher than expected) The VIX (Volatility Index) was high Friday, the only times it was higher were during the 08 recession and the 2020 Covid crash. Saturday 7/3 Israel and Iran are going at it again, Supposedly Israel killed the Hamas leader, Iran said we're gunna hit back and the U.S sent troops to the Middle East (not good for Earth) Sunday 7/4 Jump starts selling # Conclusion: The economic data, high VIX, geopolitical tensions, Japan raising rates and Jump Crypto’s actions all contributed to the recent drop in Ethereum prices.	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-08-06	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyTzQxNVVGdjUzVkNvc3ZzRGI0cUJOS2tjVEV3N291SHI2SjE0N2dIQ0QzcldSWXcwU1owZE5XaXFSZTlHV1V3dDNxdDR6UTNiR0NZM3hTRHpURkVQNUE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzVXhyQjFaVkEtUVpZSzloYUI3RDNXVGZ0R0VBaUtPdzFQbzVIbFlteVhGYnlic21RSjZfOFhCUHlEcGNETm9SZTgzQ3kxMnF3a1dpMnJPcnJ0UmZTVUYyUk51RndRNXpjdjU1VmI4SVVfMmVzRTd5QWhlS3p6S1ZPX2xRV1kwT3BmWUl6YldzM1FJR3gzWHE2YmtxRnNTZ2xta2F4MEh3TmVRWnlfT1l4b0xVPQ==
Key Takeaways * Since its launch, BlackRock's spot Ether ETF has garnered $869.8 million in inflows, with $109.9 million on August 6 alone; * Such performance places the fund among the top-performing ETFs launched in 2024; * On August 6, total inflows for spot Ether ETFs were $98.4 million. Source: [https://www.bitdegree.org/crypto/news/investors-pour-870m-into-blackrocks-ether-etf-since-launch?utm\_source=reddit&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=r-investors-ether-etf](https://www.bitdegree.org/crypto/news/investors-pour-870m-into-blackrocks-ether-etf-since-launch?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=r-investors-ether-etf)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-08-07	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyeVpGQUtsZFN4TVFOYWdndF9hamZ0N2EzdGR3YkpMTS1KS1p5Zm5WWldWaFRsTzJCRDVqdXJvMHQ2LUh3Nkd5bVFPQ1g0NzZUSHZYbC10V255Zjk0OEE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzS3p3ZVF1OTlDTlZNblVoYWlnTVRENVNleEZDejAzQVh0UTNFc3pubkxHOVlsdHN2eVhENTA3NUxOZWFYT3pGNllGYWtGUERpSHRIckw4TmI4cWxtMU1tYVQ0eGowTkNmLVFTQUlXVjZma1Z3TjBsMUcxYTFvaW96X1VDRWVCc3RtLXFyWk9fYl91M1BRNi1KWERQU0pObmxvTWhyaWpqSWFIUnpTdzRPREV0MTZaZW9wVi1CUzRaOW43REFwRDBHZXBqQjRHRWdnZnBWVlZWS1BDX0JfQT09
Explore how Nick Szabo’s 1998 ideas shaped $BTC & $ETC, the crucial role of Proof of Work in blockchain security, and why Proof of Stake might not be the solution we think it is. 🚀 Dive into the full story here: [https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-08-13-pow-is-secure-pos-is-not-scalable](https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-08-13-pow-is-secure-pos-is-not-scalable)	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-08-16	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyQlh1LUx6R1N5dnFRMERndVZkdFQyYXQxSFFNZXpNSWdjTno5UkFGaHN6NDJIZV9TQURfd0dta3l6LUZVU3Y2bWxqUTVkcUdETmctckVjMnJHd3dfUHc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzQVoxZnZYOHQ4eWhPc2cyb09vRzN6aGRqUGQ0bEdUZVdlYzVxVUtpMjg4a01TVzd0M2ExZDJwdWg4VkN1WllLcVlra3VMam1DZ3pHcjRCcmlOaHUwcVhtZ1lUbHExWm1xTjdCeVBLRnN1dkxZZWVrRkdQVGFveVdJaXIzWHpJcXhxa2JtMlFXcXpjZ09UaUNmWnZqQ0NQSGtROF81N1N1ZzZoS2FtbVhtSDVHUUNKak5uR3hhT0RUUE1FVXk1cHU3
Not all dapps are truly decentralized! Learn how some blockchain apps fall short and discover key signs of centralization in supposed decentralized platforms. Stay informed and avoid the traps. 🚨 Read more: [https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-08-14-a-warning-of-false-dapps](https://ethereumclassic.org/blog/2024-08-14-a-warning-of-false-dapps) #ETC #EthereumClassic $ETC	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-08-16	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyQW5qelFiV0NIdDVhVVpxd1BtbEtaTWhjZTVOaUZiaGlrbHdINWtZSmU4eHBZRkt5cnE2d2RJVGpHdXBfRF9hdU9neThnV3o5ZU1lblF3V0M1ZUQtQVE9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzb3RmRTZ0dENsX1RfMXVmcjFMcVZkTnk1Q2lmcmJQeFpieEpvdjBIVjR3X0ZIT0JxZzdGdnBaRFRzWTNJU2RqWFNfVEpZTThJSkk4RENnODJ0LTJ4bHNWSDc5MkxOLXNZTDBfZ2oxV2xWenVtSmVPRkk1ckRneGtvTFJJYmhlOEFHa2Z4SV9PcWdMNWJfRWJsQlBXNmtoYndpZEVFb3VjLVF6M2wtRW5jY2tpT1ZJSUpVWWJmZVk1dnZUSy1uOUlE
Hi! I want to try ETC mining. I'm not considering profitability for the moment, I just want to start mining in a pool with my current hardware. I have 2 options: 1. Use my Dell XPS 15 9520 (CPU: Core i7-12700H ; GPU: NVIDIA GA107M - GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) 2. Use my 2 very OG USB Asic Bitcoin Miner (I guess it's [this one](https://www.ebay.ca/itm/265399688603?_nkw=asic+miner+block+erupter&itmmeta=01J6QAEHHTC9XJQD70JJR4XV3W&hash=item3dcb0ddd9b:g:ursAAOSwuSlhi806&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKn6rIh2fE74F8Fi30Fu8gbELZJkAsqs3Vixgrbq7LyhRh8RyWAxbUmHNLRFUEnDSSIGbp8XKUxaRlrFiHP86g8KUTCzUNxbgTmbOetBqdm0Zx6ROdoCw89V%2FkHk3BjxI%2FY0wSwalA5BMotUPQZMjfohSONWg%2FihwmvA8k6fc%2Fp9GqijZC9z6MYsN3WSLJRVUDVytFEsy6owv3GGXJ4sluS9CO6M4jsG42qcldXdzVTMEcqnaqrYzCh4lvxA4QqJ5hEbpn%2BaPIfERF1Cdo0wxwTWmxsrJoq0Qd38OS9fxAwd%2Bg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMgpm66rVk)). I don't know if I can use them to mine ETC but I can confirm they work and provide \~ 666 MHz. I'm a little bit lost with all the software options. What is the best way and simplest way to do it? I would prefer a solution that is based on Linux but I'm OK with Windows if it's necessary. Thanks for your help!	r/ethereumclassic	post	r/EthereumClassic	2024-09-01	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFyTUEwQUwyYTNpT0NjME42NTMwYnZkM3FLUmtDX1dpV2dIQzBFMmVZdllwNmJEN1I0ZXVrb2hRbFZidnF6R2xidURtQlpIN0Z0VThhMzY1ajl1SGNCRWc9PQ==	Z0FBQUFBQm5jYWFzLUdUdngzSmRkVl9sVXJYeDJ1ZjY0MkNnMnpzN1pMc0EtTl9IamYxR1dFX0pRcjR5ZTc5OUhSRlFUa2FMSkU3ektCOUgwWThNeG92YXVpRlBER0Z2U0hYNHk5bERoVF9oMl9JM3ZDaTI2S2JOZFdnZi1GaHh0NGdRUzU3dmtWMzR1ODg5dmk3SEU1N2c3bEh0Y3RrNkgxTWVQS0I2V1VreFA5OWtqSlJtcEw1Z19sN0s2VW5LM0JtdThOUDFEUExvOGlNOUNXVkp0SXgtQUhPSjFES1FWZz09
# Welcome to the /r/Bitcoin Newcomers FAQ You've probably been hearing a lot about Bitcoin recently and are wondering what's the big deal? Most of your questions should be answered by the resources below but if you have additional questions feel free to ask them in the comments. It all started with the release of [Satoshi Nakamoto's whitepaper](https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) however that will probably go over the head of most readers so we recommend the following articles/books/videos as a good starting point for understanding how Bitcoin works and a little about its long term potential: * [Article: The Bullish Case for Bitcoin](https://medium.com/@vijayboyapati/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1) * [Book: The Bitcoin Standard](https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central/dp/1119473861) - or [download a free copy here](http://cryptache.ro/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Bitcoin-Standard-The-Decentralized-Alternative-to-Central-Banking-PDF-Room.pdf) * [Video 1: An introduction to Bitcoin - Wences Casares](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAFKJVLNVQA) * [Video 2: The Stories We Tell About Money - Andreas Antonopoulos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONvg9SbauMg) * [Video 3: The Bitcoin Standard - Saifdean Ammous](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbm772vF-5M&t=286s) * [Video 4: Bitcoin 101 - Balaji Srinivasan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIxwTx7o_B4) Some other great educational resources include; * The [Satoshi Nakamoto Institute](http://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/) (check them out!) * Swan [Bitcoin Canon](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/) * Michael Saylor's [Hope.com](https://hope.com/) and ["Bitcoin for Everybody"'](https://learn.saylor.org/course/view.php?id=468) course * Jameson Lopp's [resource page](http://lopp.net/bitcoin.html) * Gigi's [resource page](https://bitcoin-resources.com/#bitcoin-non-technical) * James D'Angelo's [Bitcoin 101 Blackboard series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhe61JaNFLU&list=PLzctEq7iZD-7-DgJM604zsndMapn9ff6q&index=7&t=0s) * Parker Lewis's [Gradually Then Suddenly series](https://unchained.com/blog/category/gradually-then-suddenly/) * Some Bitcoin statistics can be found here ([1](https://www.lookintobitcoin.com/), [2](https://data.bitcoinity.org/bitcoin/hashrate/6m?c=m&g=15&r=week&t=a), [3](https://bitcoinvisuals.com/), [4](https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/), [5](https://studio.glassnode.com/workbench/btc-price-performance-since-halving), [6](https://augmentedcoin.io/btc), [7](https://nakamotoportfolio.com/nakamoto/start)). * A Reading List of [Advanced Bitcoin Books](https://new.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1c5fjhn/advanced_bitcoin_reading_list_curriculum_in_order/) If you are technically or academically inclined check out; * Developer resources ([1](https://developer.bitcoin.org/), [2](https://spiral.xyz/#projects)) * [Peer-reviewed research papers](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VaWhbAj7hWNdiE73P-W-wrl5a0WNgzjofmZXe0Rh5sg) * Course lectures from both [MIT](https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/15-s12-blockchain-and-money-fall-2018/) and [Princeton](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/7qynvj/dont_panic_just_learn_sixty_free_lectures_from/) * Future [protocol improvements](http://diyhpl.us/wiki/transcripts/2018-01-24-rusty-russell-future-bitcoin-tech-directions/) and [scaling resources](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/56nnd8/the_scaling_bitcoin_website_is_awesome_videos/). MicroStrategy's [Bitcoin for Corporations](https://www.microstrategy.com/en/resources/events/world-2021/bitcoin-summit?CID=7014W0000014yhJQAQ) is an excellent open source series on corporate legal and financial Bitcoin integration. You can also see the number of times Bitcoin was [declared dead by the media](https://99bitcoins.com/obituary-stats) (LOL!) ## Key properties of Bitcoin * Limited Supply - There will only ever be a [maximum of 21,000,000 bitcoins created](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/10h04a6/this_is_how_we_know_theres_only_21_million_bitcoin/) and they are issued in a predictable fashion per the [inflation schedule](https://bashco.github.io/Bitcoin_Monetary_Inflation/). Once they are all issued Bitcoin will be truly deflationary. The [halving countdown](http://bitcoinblockhalf.com/) tells you approximately how much time until the next block reward halving. * Open source - Bitcoin code is fully auditable. You can read and contribute to the [source code](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin) yourself. * Accountable - The public ledger is transparent, all transactions are [seen by everyone](https://blockstream.info/). * Decentralized - Bitcoin is globally distributed across thousands of nodes with no single point of failure and as such can't be shut down similar to how [Bittorrent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent) works. You can even [run a node on a Raspberry Pi](https://getumbrel.com/). * Censorship resistant - No one can prevent you from interacting with the Bitcoin network and no one can censor, alter or block transactions that they disagree with, see [Operation Chokepoint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Choke_Point). * Push system - There are [no chargebacks](https://gendal.me/2013/10/21/lessons-from-bitcoin-push-versus-pull/) in Bitcoin because only the person who owns the address where the bitcoin resides has the authority to move them. * Borderless - No country can stop it from going in/out, even in areas currently unserved by traditional banking as the ledger is [globally distributed](https://bitnodes.earn.com/). * Trustless - Bitcoin solved the [Byzantine's Generals Problem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_fault_tolerance) which means nobody needs to trust anybody for it to work. * Pseudonymous - No need to [expose personal information](https://buybitcoinworldwide.com/anonymity/) when purchasing with cash or transacting. * Secure - Blocks and transactions are cryptographically secured (using hashes and signatures) and can’t be [brute forced](http://i.imgur.com/fYFBsqp.jpg) or confiscated with proper key management such as hardware wallets. * Programmable - Individual units of bitcoin can be [programmed to transfer](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Script) based on certain criteria being met * Divisible - Each bitcoin can be [divided down to 8 decimals](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Satoshi_(unit\)), which means you don't have to worry about buying an entire bitcoin. * Nearly instant - From a few seconds on the Lightning Network to a [few minutes](https://www.blockchain.com/charts/median-confirmation-time) on-chain depending on need for confirmations. Transactions are irreversible by normal users after one confirmation and irreversible by anyone (including miners) after 6 confirmations. * Peer-to-peer - No intermediaries taking a cut, no need for [trusted third parties](https://nakamotoinstitute.org/trusted-third-parties/). * Designed Money - Bitcoin was created to fit all the [fundamental properties of money](http://i.imgur.com/wkTyyaV.png) better than gold or fiat. * Portable - Bitcoin are digital so they are easier to move than cash or gold. They can be transported by simply carrying a seed (a string of 12 to 24 words) on a device or by [memorizing it for wallet recovery](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Brainwallet) (while cool, memorizing is generally not recommended due to potential for forgetting the seed and the potential for insecure key generation by inexperienced users. Hardware wallets are the preferred method for most users for their ease of use and additional security). * Low fee scaling - Most wallets calculate on chain fees automatically but you can view [fee estimates](https://bitcoinfees.earn.com/) and [mempool activity](https://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/#0,2w) if you want to set your fee manually. On chain fees may rise occasionally due to network demand, however instant micropayments that do not require confirmations are happening via the [Lightning Network](https://lightning.network/), an open source second layer payment protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain. The Lightning Network enables Bitcoin users to instantly send and receive bitcoin with fees so low that they are negligible. * Scalable - While the protocol is still being optimized for [increased transaction capacity](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Scalability), blockchains do not scale very well, so most transaction volume is expected to occur on Layer 2 networks built on top of Bitcoin. ## Where can I buy bitcoin? [Bitcoin.org](https://bitcoin.org/en/buy) and [BuyBitcoinWorldwide.com](https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/) are helpful sites for beginners. You can buy or sell any amount of bitcoin (even just a few dollars worth) and there are several easy methods to purchase bitcoin with cash, credit card or bank transfer. Some of the more popular places to buy bitcoin are listed below. * [Strike](https://strike.me/) * [Cash App](https://cash.app/) * [Swan](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/) * [River Financial](https://river.com/) * [Bull Bitcoin](https://www.bullbitcoin.com/) * [Bitcoin Well](https://bitcoinwell.com/) * [Relai](https://relai.app/) * [LibertyX](https://libertyx.com/) * [CoinCorner](https://www.coincorner.com/) * [RoboSats](https://learn.robosats.com/) (P2P) * [Bisq](https://bisq.network/) (decentralized & P2P) * [HodlHodl](https://hodlhodl.com/?filters%5Bcurrency_code%5D=USD) (P2P) * [List of peer-to-peer exchanges](https://github.com/cointastical/P2P-Trading-Exchanges/) * [Debifi](https://debifi.com/) (non-custodial lending) You can also purchase in cash with [local ATMs](http://coinatmradar.com/). Services such as [CardCoins](https://www.cardcoins.co/) let you purchase bitcoin with prepaid gift cards. If you would like your paycheck automatically converted to bitcoin use [Bitwage](https://www.bitwage.com/). Note: Bitcoin are valued at whatever [market price](https://cryptowat.ch/bitstamp/btcusd) people are willing to pay for them in balancing act of supply vs demand. Unlike traditional markets, bitcoin markets operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. ## Securing your bitcoin With Bitcoin you can "Be your own bank" and personally secure your bitcoin OR you can use third party companies aka "Bitcoin banks" which will hold your bitcoin for you. * If you prefer to "Be your own bank" and have direct control over your coins without having to use a trusted third party, then you will need to create your own wallet and keep it secure. If you want easy and secure storage without having to learn best computer security practices, then a hardware wallet such as a [BitBox02](https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02/), [Trezor](https://www.trezor.io/), [ColdCard](https://coldcardwallet.com/), or [Blockstream Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade/) is recommended. You can even build your own open source hardware wallets called a [SeedSigner](https://seedsigner.com/) or [Krux](https://selfcustody.github.io/krux/). * If you cannot afford a hardware wallet there are many [software wallet](https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet) options to choose from depending on your use case. Mobile wallets like [BlueWallet](https://bluewallet.io/) are generally more secure than desktop wallets. Beware of fake mobile wallets and check reviews from reputable Bitcoin websites. Avoid paper wallets or brain wallets. * If you prefer to work with third party "Bitcoin banks" to set up a collaborative custody arrangement, try [Unchained Capital](https://unchained-capital.com/) but be aware that any third party you use exposes you to third party risk. There is a saying in the community, "Not your keys, not your coins". Note: For increased security, use Two Factor Authentication (2FA) everywhere it is offered, including email! 2FA requires a second confirmation code or a physical security key to access your account making it much harder for thieves to gain access. Google Authenticator and Authy are the two most popular 2FA services, download links are below. Make sure you create backups of your 2FA codes. Avoid using your cell number for 2FA. Hackers have been using a technique called "SIM swapping" to impersonate users and steal bitcoin off exchanges. Google Auth \| Authy \| OTP Auth \| andOTP --------------\|--------\|------------\|-------- [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2) \| [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authy.authy&hl=en) \| N/A \| [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.shadowice.flocke.andotp) [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605?mt=8) \| [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/authy/id494168017) \| [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/otp-auth/id659877384) \| N/A Physical security keys (FIDO U2F) offer stronger security than Google Auth / Authy and other TOTP-based apps, because the secret code never leaves the device and it uses bi-directional authentication so it prevents phishing. If you lose the device though, you could lose access to your account, so always use 2 or more security keys with a given account so you have backups. See [Yubikey](https://yubikey.com/) or [Titan](https://cloud.google.com/titan-security-key) to purchase security keys. ## Running Bitcoin You can run [Bitcoin node](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/18736/what-is-a-bitcoin-node) software by downloading and installing [Bitcoin Core](https://bitcoincore.org) or other node software you have vetted. It is a best practice to verify these Bitcoin node programs you download by [checking their hashes and signatures](https://youtu.be/U0I-ImS_r8o?si=qa_gRyGPuRZq5acM). Don't Trust, Verify. * https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/releases * https://bitcoincore.org * https://bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-core/ A verified Bitcoin node running on your own hardware is your sovereign gateway to the Bitcoin network. They can be used alongside open source software [wallets](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Wallet) to send and receive Bitcoin securely. By running your own Bitcoin node, you enforce the Bitcoin ruleset, can verify transactions without trusted 3rd party middlemen, improve your Bitcoin privacy, obtain independence with local access to blockchain data, and help bolster the robustness of the Bitcoin network. By running a Bitcoin node, you are verifying that Bitcoin is Bitcoin for yourself. For more details on running a Bitcoin node see [this article](https://unchained.com/blog/why-run-bitcoin-node/). For wallets used alongside your Bitcoin node: If your Bitcoin wallet software is fully [open source](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/80111/is-bitcoin-completely-open-source/80115#80115) and Bitcoin-only, then it is probably a decent wallet. Some popular examples include [sparrow wallet](https://sparrowwallet.com/) and [electrum wallet](https://electrum.org/), both of which you can connect to your own locally run Bitcoin node, and use with most Bitcoin Hardware Wallets. ## Watch out for scams As mentioned above, Bitcoin is decentralized, which by definition means there is no official website or Twitter handle or spokesperson or CEO. However, all money attracts thieves. This combination unfortunately results in scammers running official sounding names or pretending to be an authority on YouTube or social media. Many scammers throughout the years have claimed to be the inventor of Bitcoin. Websites like bitcoin(dot)com and the r / btc subreddit are active scams. Almost all altcoins are marketed heavily with big promises but are really just designed to separate you from your bitcoin. So be careful: any resource, including all linked in this document, may in the future turn evil. As they say in our community, "Don't trust, verify". * Avoid using ad-based search engines like Google or Yahoo: ads are shown based on how much the advertiser bids, and scammers can easily outbid legitimate providers for ad space, since immoral ways of earning money are far more lucrative than moral ways. Use [DuckDuckGo](https://duckduckgo.com/) instead, which has no ads, and never tracks you as well. * Ignore private messages offering services. * Never enter your seed words in a website of any kind. Hardware wallets will recover by displaying possible seed words on their own interface, never on a website. * Always check addresses on your hardware wallet before sending or receiving. Some malware has been known to replace addresses in your web browser or that you copy-and-paste. * Avoid clicking on links like that look like links, such as [https://www.google.com/](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ybW48rKBME), without first hovering over it and actually checking where they go to. Just because a link is labelled with an HTTPS address does not mean it actually sends you to that address. It is trivial for someone to comment a link on Reddit that looks like it will send you to one website when it actually sends you to another, and you might not notice the difference until a scammer has gotten all your money, or you have downloaded and installed software that steals your money. ## Common Bitcoin Myths Often the same concerns arise about Bitcoin from newcomers. Questions such as: * Will quantum computers break Bitcoin? * Will governments ban Bitcoin? * Is Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme? All of these questions have been answered many times by a variety of people. Here are some resources where you can see if your concern has been answered: * [Common Bitcoin Myths](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Myths) * [Gradually, Then Suddenly](https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/series/gradually-then-suddenly/) * [Every Reason Bitcoin Will Not Fail](https://safehodl.github.io/failure/) * [The Best Articles Debunking Bitcoin FUD](https://endthefud.org/) * [Why Bitcoin is Not a Ponzi Scheme: Point by Point](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/why-bitcoin-is-not-a-ponzi-scheme-point-by-point/) ## Where can I spend bitcoin? Check out [Spendabit](https://spendabit.co/), [Bitcoin Directory](http://bitcoin.directory/shop), or [Coinmap](http://coinmap.org/) for a plethora of merchant options. You can also spend bitcoin anywhere Visa is accepted with bitcoin debit cards such as the [CashApp card](https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/3080-cash-card-get-started), [Fold card](https://foldapp.com/) or other bitcoin debit cards. Some other useful site are listed below. Store \| Product ---\|--- [Bitrefill](https://bitrefill.com), [Gyft](http://www.gyft.com/), and [Fold App](https://foldapp.com/) \| Gift cards for thousands of retailers worldwide including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Whole Foods, CVS, Lowes, Home Depot, iTunes, Best Buy, Sears, Kohls, eBay, GameStop, etc. [Spendabit](https://spendabit.co/), [Overstock](http://www.overstock.com/), and [The Bitcoin Directory](http://bitcoin.directory/) \| Retail shopping with millions of results [NewEgg](http://www.newegg.com/) and [Dell](http://www.dell.com/) \| For all your electronics needs [Bitrefill](https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/worldwide/bill/), [Bylls](https://bylls.com), [LivingRoomofSatoshi](https://www.livingroomofsatoshi.com), [Swapin](https://www.swapin.com/), [Coins.ph](https://coins.ph), and [more](https://plusbitcoin.net/bitcoin-debit-card/) \| Bill payment [Menufy](https://www.menufy.com/) and [Takeaway](http://corporate.takeaway.com/) \| Takeout delivered to your door [Expedia](http://www.expedia.com/), [Cheapair](http://www.cheapair.com/), [Destinia](http://destinia.us/), [SkyTours](http://www.sky-tours.com/), the [Travel](https://www.gyft.com/buy-gift-cards/category/travel/) category on Gyft and [9flats](http://www.9flats.com/) \| For when you need to get away [Cryptostorm](https://cryptostorm.is), [Mullvad](https://mullvad.net), and [PIA](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/) \| VPN services [Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com/), [Porkbun](https://porkbun.com/) \| Domain name registration [Stampnik](https://stampnik.com) \| Discounted USPS Priority, Express, First-Class mail postage There are also [lots of charities](https://www.reddit.com/r/changetip/wiki/suggestions) which accept bitcoin donations. ## Merchant Resources There are several benefits to accepting bitcoin as a payment option if you are a merchant; * 1-3% savings over credit cards or PayPal. * No chargebacks (final settlement in 10 minutes as opposed to 3+ months). * Accept business from a global customer base. * Convert 100% of the sale to the currency of your choice for deposit to your account, or choose to keep a percentage of the sale in bitcoin if you wish to begin accumulating it. If you are interested in accepting bitcoin as a payment method, there are several options available; * [BTCPay Server](https://btcpayserver.org/) * [Zaprite](https://zaprite.com/product) * [Square cash](https://cash.me/) * [Stripe](https://stripe.com/bitcoin) * [Wyre](https://www.sendwyre.com/business/) * [Blockonomics](https://www.blockonomics.co/merchants#) (direct to your wallet) * [CoinCorner Checkout](https://www.coincorner.com/checkout) ## Can I mine bitcoin? Mining bitcoin can be a fun learning experience, but be aware that you will most likely operate at a loss. Newcomers are often advised to stay away from mining unless they are only interested in it as a hobby similar to [folding at home](https://foldingathome.org/?lng=en). If you want to learn more about mining you can read the [mining FAQ](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Faq#Mining). Still have mining questions? The crew at /r/BitcoinMining would be happy to help you out. If you want to contribute to the Bitcoin network by hosting the blockchain and propagating transactions there are many [great resources](https://raspibolt.org/) you can use to [run a full node](https://river.com/learn/how-to-run-a-bitcoin-node/). You can view the global distribution of reachable Bitcoin nodes on [this webpage.](https://bitnodes.io/nodes/all/#global-bitcoin-nodes) ## Earning bitcoin Just like any other form of money, you can also earn bitcoin by being paid to do a job. Site \| Description ---\|--- [WorkingForBitcoins](https://workingforbitcoins.com), [Bitwage](https://www.bitwage.com/for-individuals/), [Coinality](https://coinality.com/), [Bitgigs](http://bitgigs.com/), [/r/Jobs4Bitcoins](http://www.reddit.com/r/Jobs4Bitcoins), [BitforTip](http://www.bitfortip.com/), and [Rein Project](http://reinproject.org/) \| Freelancing [Lolli](https://www.lolli.com/) \| Earn bitcoin when you shop online! [Bitify](https://bitify.com/), and [/r/Bitmarket](http://www.reddit.com/r/BitMarket) \| Marketplaces [A-ads](https://a-ads.com), [Coinzilla.io](https://coinzilla.io/) \| Advertising You can also earn bitcoin by participating as a market maker on [JoinMarket](https://github.com/chris-belcher/joinmarket) by allowing users to perform CoinJoin transactions with your bitcoin for a small fee (requires you to already have some bitcoin). ## Bitcoin-Related Projects The following is a short list of ongoing projects that might be worth taking a look at if you are interested in current development in the Bitcoin space. Project \| Description ---\|--- [Lightning Network](https://lightning.engineering/index.html)\| Second layer scaling [Liquid](https://blockstream.com/liquid/) and [Rootstock](https://www.rsk.co/) \| Sidechains [Hivemind](http://bitcoinhivemind.com) \| Prediction markets [Tierion](https://tierion.com) and [Factom](http://factom.org/) \| Records & Titles on the blockchain [BitMarkets](https://voluntary.net/bitmarkets/), and [DropZone](https://github.com/17Q4MX2hmktmpuUKHFuoRmS5MfB5XPbhod/dropzone) and [Beaver](https://eprint.iacr.org/2016/464.pdf) \| Decentralized markets [JoinMarket](https://github.com/chris-belcher/joinmarket), [JAM app](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbyjG2upGO8) and [Wasabi](https://docs.wasabiwallet.io/) \| CoinJoin implementation [Peer-to-Peer Exchanges](https://github.com/cointastical/P2P-Trading-Exchanges/) \| Peer-to-peer exchanges [Keybase](https://keybase.io/) \| Identity & Reputation management [Abra](https://www.goabra.com/) \| Global P2P money transmitter network [Bitcore](http://bitcore.io/) \| Open source Bitcoin javascript library [Bitcoin Knots](https://bitcoinknots.org/) \| A Bitcoin Node (Within Consensus Fork of Bitcoin Core) ## Bitcoin Units One bitcoin is worth quite a lot (thousands of £/$/€), so people often deal in smaller units. The most common subunits are listed below: Unit \| Symbol \| Value \| Info ---\|:---:\|---\|--- bitcoin \| BTC \| 1 bitcoin \| one bitcoin is equal to 100 million satoshis millibitcoin \| mBTC \| 1,000 per bitcoin \| used as default unit in Electrum wallet bit \| μBTC \| 1,000,000 per bitcoin \| colloquial "slang" term for microbitcoin satoshi \| sat \| 100,000,000 per bitcoin \| smallest unit in bitcoin, named after the inventor For example, assuming an arbitrary exchange rate of $10,000 for one bitcoin, a $10 meal would equal: * 0.001 BTC * 1 mBTC * 1,000 bits * 100,000 sats For more information check out the [bitcoin units wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinWiki/wiki/bitcoin_units). --- Still have questions? Feel free to ask in the comments below or stick around for our weekly [Mentor Monday](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/search/?q=title%3A%22mentor+monday%22&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) thread. If you decide to post a question in /r/Bitcoin, please use the search bar to see if it has been answered before, and remember to follow the community rules outlined on the sidebar to receive a better response. The mods are busy helping manage our community, so please do not message them unless you notice problems with the functionality of the subreddit. Note: This is a community created FAQ. If you notice anything missing from the FAQ or that requires clarification, you can [edit it here](https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinWiki/wiki/rbitcoin_sticky) and it will be included in the next revision pending approval. Welcome to the Bitcoin community and the new decentralized economy! 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Bittensor Subnet 13 Reddit Dataset

Data-universe: The finest collection of social media data the web has to offer

Dataset Summary

This dataset is part of the Bittensor Subnet 13 decentralized network, containing preprocessed Reddit data. The data is continuously updated by network miners, providing a real-time stream of Reddit content for various analytical and machine learning tasks. For more information about the dataset, please visit the official repository.

Supported Tasks

The versatility of this dataset allows researchers and data scientists to explore various aspects of social media dynamics and develop innovative applications. Users are encouraged to leverage this data creatively for their specific research or business needs. For example:

Sentiment Analysis
Topic Modeling
Community Analysis
Content Categorization

Languages

Primary language: Datasets are mostly English, but can be multilingual due to decentralized ways of creation.

Dataset Structure

Data Instances

Each instance represents a single Reddit post or comment with the following fields:

Data Fields

text (string): The main content of the Reddit post or comment.
label (string): Sentiment or topic category of the content.
dataType (string): Indicates whether the entry is a post or a comment.
communityName (string): The name of the subreddit where the content was posted.
datetime (string): The date when the content was posted or commented.
username_encoded (string): An encoded version of the username to maintain user privacy.
url_encoded (string): An encoded version of any URLs included in the content.

Data Splits

This dataset is continuously updated and does not have fixed splits. Users should create their own splits based on their requirements and the data's timestamp.

Dataset Creation

Source Data

Data is collected from public posts and comments on Reddit, adhering to the platform's terms of service and API usage guidelines.

Personal and Sensitive Information

All usernames and URLs are encoded to protect user privacy. The dataset does not intentionally include personal or sensitive information.

Considerations for Using the Data

Social Impact and Biases

Users should be aware of potential biases inherent in Reddit data, including demographic and content biases. This dataset reflects the content and opinions expressed on Reddit and should not be considered a representative sample of the general population.

Limitations

Data quality may vary due to the nature of media sources.
The dataset may contain noise, spam, or irrelevant content typical of social media platforms.
Temporal biases may exist due to real-time collection methods.
The dataset is limited to public subreddits and does not include private or restricted communities.

Additional Information

Licensing Information

The dataset is released under the MIT license. The use of this dataset is also subject to Reddit Terms of Use.

Citation Information

If you use this dataset in your research, please cite it as follows:

@misc{thevitruvianguy2024datauniversereddit_dataset_241,
        title={The Data Universe Datasets: The finest collection of social media data the web has to offer},
        author={thevitruvianguy},
        year={2024},
        url={https://huggingface.co/datasets/thevitruvianguy/reddit_dataset_241},
        }

Contributions

To report issues or contribute to the dataset, please contact the miner or use the Bittensor Subnet 13 governance mechanisms.

Dataset Statistics

[This section is automatically updated]

Total Instances: 70487
Date Range: 2018-06-29T00:00:00Z to 2024-12-29T00:00:00Z
Last Updated: 2024-12-29T19:45:02Z

Data Distribution

Posts: 14.55%
Comments: 85.45%

Top 10 Subreddits

For full statistics, please refer to the stats.json file in the repository.

Rank	Topic	Total Count	Percentage
1	r/AITAH	2519	3.57%
2	r/wallstreetbets	2221	3.15%
3	r/relationship_advice	2203	3.13%
4	r/Bitcoin	2073	2.94%
5	r/politics	1989	2.82%
6	r/solana	1952	2.77%
7	r/sex	1710	2.43%
8	r/AskReddit	1600	2.27%
9	r/CryptoMarkets	1565	2.22%
10	r/AskMen	1546	2.19%

Update History

Date	New Instances	Total Instances
2024-12-29T19:45:02Z	70487	70487

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Repository:

thevitruvianguy/reddit_dataset_241

Subnet:

Bittensor Subnet 13

Miner Hotkey:

5GjWEUsrpoEuW3j8Ny8R6HRBFni936FHHYKBT6KymAzK3HXL

Size of downloaded dataset files:

46.3 MB

Size of the auto-converted Parquet files:

46.3 MB

Number of rows:

70,487