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Well, this is a fair criticism… of Bitcoin :)

It’s supposed to be decentralized, but things like mining pools have lead to heavy amounts of centralization in block production. If we look at Bitcoin, for an example, we see that over 51% of block production is controlled by just two mining pools. That’s not limited to just Proof of Work mining either. Proof of stake sees centralization in staking pools as well. That’s only just looking at one aspect of the network

Centralization of mining pools (and mining in general) is indeed a serious problem. In Monero we now have p2pool which is totally decentralized. For now it’s just shy of having 10% of total hash power, so there is a long road ahead, but we are moving there. ASIC resistant RandomX also helps to ensure mining decentralization.

It has also not really been seen as a currency. People’s view of it as an “investment” which have the opposite qualities you really want to see. People are encouraged to hold it and never let go, meaning they won’t want to spend it which is adverse to its use as a currency. This has also lead to it being incorporated and dominated by the very financial systems it was initially supposed to move away from

I don’t think this applies to Monero, which is more or less the only currency used in DNMs.

What makes you think that “crypto has failed on it’s goals”?

I haven’t seen Kamala saying anything about ending the war tho or having a plan for that…

Omg, it’s really impossible to argue with you :/

In a dozen messages we’ve exchanged, you provided exactly 0 evidence of what you’re trying to prove, exactly 0 quotes of me that prove any of your points and exactly 0 valid arguments.
It’s impossible to continue this discussion :(

The statement immediately above was evidence.

You’re confusing your opinion with evidence. Sorry to tell you, but it doesn’t work that way.

No. The opposite is true, obviously.

Oh really? So you have empathy towards hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians that died in the war, and also wish for war to end as soon as possible, and therefore support Trump who is the only politician who promised to end the war? Well, in that case what are we even arguing about :)

You are requesting evidence of a negative

I am requesting evidence of your arguments. If you argue something that you can’t prove, then your argument is by definition invalid.

Well, considering you cannot provide any evidence/proofs to anything you’re saying, I guess there is nothing more to talk with you about :(

That’s a shame

The consistent behavior of conservatives world-wide is evidence that conservatives are incapable of experiencing empathy for those outside of their in-group.

You didn’t provide any proof for that :)

And actually, why do you even consider me a conservative? Is it only conservatives who have a compassion for human life? :/

Your suggestion that your capacity for empathy is somehow different than all other conservatives is bizarre and itself requires evidence to be taken at face value.

You are the one suggesting that somehow I lack empathy, so burden of proof is on you ;)

Holy shit, you wrote such long comment, and it still doesn’t prove a single manipulation/deceptio n/lie from me XD

This is not a true statement on its face.

Let me give you a tip, since you seem to struggle argumenting: if you want to prove it - the easiest way is to provide a counter-example ;)

Most replies to your “innocent inquiries” provide evidence of your deception as you reply with moved goal-posts.

Well, again - provide a single example of that :)

This claim is an absurd falsehood that is evident to every rational human who reads your comment history.

And again, a fallacy without an actual argument.

Well go on, prove it, expose my lies to every one :)

Your post history is consistent evidence of my claim. Every comment you’ve made on Lemmy has been deceptive and manipulative on its face or in its substance.

Here we go again…
Every time somebody says this, I ask for just one example. And never receive it (because I neither manipulate nor deceive anyone :).
So, any examples? :)

There is no such thing as a “good conservative” alive today.

Well yeah, you definitely seem like a good guy

Well, this is false :)

I do experience empathy towards all Ukrainians dying in this war, not just my friends and family (although obviously I care more about them, that’s how life works).

It is not possible for a liberal to enter a discussion in good faith. Every word uttered by a liberal is deception or manipulation. Every word.

See? I can do it as well :)
Now, do you have an actual point/argument that makes sense?

You seem to have trouble understanding my question :(

Let me rephrase it in that case - whom should I support if I want war to end?
It’s definitely not Dems though, as they will continue the war just like they were doing this whole time.

In case you are not willing to answer it, good day to you as well :)

Well, first of all no - it’s a fallacy and doesn’t work like that ;)

Secondly, if there are two parties, and you distrust both, but first party has been supporting war for two years and says that they will continue to do so, and the second party says they will stop it - how is it not the logical choice to support the second party (assuming you are actually affected by the war and so want it to end)?

Cya

I think it’s strange that you say you live there, but don’t seem to have a preference on HOW the war ends. There’s a big difference between a Ukraine victory, a Russian victory, and anywhere in the middle.

What difference is there for an average Joe?

I’m not going to tell you how it is, if you’re there, you know better than I, but I do know that Trump is not someone you want to put your trust in.

But I did not say anywhere that I trust Trump, in fact I said otherwise that I fully agree with you that politicians (including Trump) cannot be trusted!..
As I said - he at least says that he will end the war, and the Dems say they will continue it.

He’s essentially Putin in training, and if you’re still ok with that, you can fuck right off, because fascism isn’t good for anybody.

And again - if there would be other (viable) candidates, sure I’d support them. Is there any other candidate who promises that Ukrainians will stop dying?

Well, maybe you’re right, I don’t know.

Like sure, maybe all that you’ve said is true!

But Dems will 100% continue the war just like Biden was doing this whole time. Trump at least says that he will end it.
So as I see: chance of peace with a Dem is 0%, chance of peace with Trump is >0%.
Do you think I am wrong here ^ ?
And if no, then how am I supposed to support anyone but Trump?

Here we go again, I always hear the same arguments and they don’t make sense…

Nobody talks about Ukraine being turned into Russia. After peace talks start, new borders will be drawn (give or take) at the current frontlines (which could be way closer to Russia if peace talks started sooner btw).

And btw, even apart from that - do you know how to identify someone who never visited Ukraine and Russia? They are scaring you of living in Russia. Ukraine and Russia is the same shithole, give or take. Seriously, take whatever metric you want - HDI, GDP, corruption index, journalist freedom index, amount of wooden toilets on the outside, what-fucking-ever, what you will see? Both countries being close together, sometimes Ukraine is a bigger shithole, sometimes Russia is.