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393 sats \ 7 replies \ @gnilma 15 Dec \ on: The true value of "Toxic Bitcoin Maximilism" alter_native
I personally think most bitcoiners mean well. They are also passionate and enthusiastic when it comes to sharing knowledge and information about bitcoin. I think the HFSP mindset comes from impatience or frustration when people shut down or dismiss the idea of bitcoin when the idea is shared. Isn't it like that with many people when they share something that they think is a good idea but gets dismissed or ridiculed? I don't think it's wishing ill fate on other people, but more just expressing one's frustration from rejection. At least that's how I see it.
I agree with you that helping people understand something new requires patience, compassion, and understanding. As Jeff Booth like to say, meet people where they're at. Education is key to bitcoin adoption; and you can't educate if you don't communicate.
I think you got it. HFSP is meeting dismissal with dismissal.
Everyone's different and while HFSP is not likely to sway anyone in the moment, it might be an interaction that is remembered later. It's a harsh anchor point for the recipient to think back on and reflect on the time they weren't open to hearing someone out about bitcoin.
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That is an interesting perspective and I could see that. Leaving a very direct and strong impression could definitely get some one thinking down the road. It's definitely important not to be wishy washy in our opinions if we want to leave an impression. So maybe if someone is being completely dismissive, it's a good strategy to leave an impression. Thanks for the comment.
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I would strongly disapprove of saying this to anyone who wasn't being disrespectfully dismissive in the first place.
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Seems like a good idea.
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Human beings saying 'hfsp' to each other accomplishes absolutely nothing. it's the wrong kind of 'advertising' in my opinion... and does not draw more people to Bitcoin, much less the right kind of adults.
People get Bitcoin when they are ready. However being rude and non-constructive with no-coiners accomplishes nothing. I am not like that with people, whether they are into Bitcoin or know nothing about it.
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💯 we can be selective about who we spend time and energy on without talking down.
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I agree. It is quite frustrating trying to open people up to Bitcoin. That still doesn't drive me to have this attitude. Jeff Booth might be my favorite voice in Bitcoin. I love how he talks about it and his approach to educating.
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