I agree with most of your points. If something as real-life meaningful as the stopping of a predatory crime does not satisfy you as a legitimate usage example against people claiming there is essentially none, I'm at a loss and am unsure of what we're actually discussing.
As you may imagine, it's impossible for me to provide the 1,000 page+ documentation trail of an in-progress federal investigation here in order to refute a comment. I understand that my sincerity may be questioned and there's nothing I can do about that.
I'm sorry but as an observer to this thread: there is nothing even remotely compelling to your argument. 'stopping a predatory crime' - one instance? That you can't refer to? Not compelling.
In fact, the sheer number of predatory scams being performed using crypto would surely outweigh the alleged single incident in which Bitcoin had a positive influence?
Your inability to meet any other requests for evidence (businesses that legitimately use and depend on btc) is downright damning.
I hold btc, but every booster simply fails to demonstrate any actual utility for Bitcoin beyond being a speculative vehicle.
I do not hold any meaningful amount of btc. I am not selling bitcoin, I am countering FUD. there is not a single example of my intent in this thread being promotion or marketing. I'm pointing out classical FUD techniques on a public technology forum, not making an argument. There is zero desire to compel you. Your proclamation of damnation is noted here for posterity.
I'm specifically refusing the demand that it's my responsibility to provide evidence of commercial btc usage in order to highlight FUD tactics. The alleged story I mention is likely to receive media exposure in Q3 2022, and it's largely but not completely up to the target.
In your opinion the anecdotal story of aiding in the stopping of a predatory crime is not compelling and does not demonstrate meaningful utility. If you think every human agrees with you that is not compelling, I believe that is an extraordinary statement on your part.
The common hostile attitude here on the subject is what's being captured and addressed, and my response to it is what I'm specifically capturing in my comment history for posterity. It has utility.
As you may imagine, it's impossible for me to provide the 1,000 page+ documentation trail of an in-progress federal investigation here in order to refute a comment. I understand that my sincerity may be questioned and there's nothing I can do about that.