This is original content. AI was not used anywhere except for the bottom right image, simply because I could not find one similar enough to what I needed. This took around 6 hours to make.
Transcription (for the visually impaired)
(I tried my best)
The background is an iceberg with 6 levels, denoting 6 different levels of privacy.
The tip of the iceberg is titled “The Brainwashed” with a quote beside it that says “I have nothing to hide”. The logos depicted in this section are:
- Apple
- TikTok
- PayPal
- Google Chrome
- CashApp
- Samsung
- Steam
- Microsoft Windows
- Ring (Security Camera)
- YouTube
- Amazon
- Discord
- Gmail
- ChatGPT
The surface section of the iceberg is titled “As seen on TV” with a quote beside it that says “This video is sponsored by…”. The logos depicted in this section are:
An underwater section of the iceberg is titled “The Beginner” with a quote beside it that says “I don’t like hackers and spying”. The logos depicted in this section are:
- Telegram
- Authy
- Brave Browser
- Privacy.com (Virtual Cards)
- DuckDuckGo
- iMessage
- Proton Mail
- AdBlock (Browser Extension)
A lower section of the iceberg is titled “The Privacy Enthusiast” with a quote beside it that says “I have nothing I want to show”. The logos depicted in this section are:
An even lower section of the iceberg is titled “The Privacy Activist” with a quote beside it that says “Privacy is a human right”. The logos depicted in this section are:
- Monero
- GrapheneOS
- Vanadium (Web Browser)
- KeePassDX
- SimpleX Chat
- Accrescent
- SearXNG
- Aegis Authenticator
- OpenWrt
- Mullvad VPN
- An illustration of physical cash
The lowest portion of the iceberg is titled “The Ghost”. There is a quote beside it that has been intentionally redacted. The images depicted in this section are:
- A cancel sign over a mobile phone, symbolizing “no electronics”
- An illustration of a log cabin, symbolizing “living in a log cabin in the woods”
- A picture of gold bars, symbolizing “paying only in gold”
- A picture of a death certificate, symbolizing “faking your own death”
- An AI generated picture of a person wearing a black hoodie, a baseball cap, a face mask, and reflective sunglasses, symbolizing “hiding ones identity in public”
End of transcription.
That is not a reasonable interpretation at all. I am asking you, somebody who is advocating for Monero, how much you actually use it. To demonstrate its utility. A request that you have repeatedly refused to respond to until now as you attempt to mischaracterize my points.
I get it. You like Monero. But you’ve got blinders on. Just because somebody disagrees with you doesn’t mean they’re a Luddite or don’t care about privacy. I care about privacy deeply, I am a passionate advocate. I’m saying Monero is not what you think it is.
I’ve never used a parachute personally. They’re pretty inconvenient, have to be set up exactly right in order to work, and can expose you to pretty serious danger if not. That said, I’m sure they’re extremely useful for those in niche situations in which they may apply.
I’ve got some notes on this comparison but honestly it’s the best argument I’ve heard so far.
Still, I think people are really missing what I’m trying to say. I understand what you’re trying to do with it, I understand not everybody wants to use it/needs it. I am specifically saying that it does not solve what people think it does. So long as you have to regularly convert it to Fiat or otherwise expose yourself at the point of sale, Monero does not offer the privacy evangelists claim it does. You have to be able to use it to pay for the thing directly without conversion and without the use of some identifying account or similar. Otherwise it fails the task.
It doesn’t matter if the crypto itself does what it says on the tin. If you can’t use it the way it’s supposed to be used, it’s not accomplishing the goal. It’s like logging into your Instagram account while using a VPN.
Lol, appreciate it. Thought it was somewhat apt, though not perfect.
On topic, I do agree with you to an extent. The lack of point-of-sale implementation will always be the greatest pitfall of something like Monero. Of course, many store fronts have no desire to easily facilitate truly anonymous transactions, whether for legal reasons, customer data collection, or otherwise.
The idea of complete anonymity is alluring, but not really achievable in most cases as things currently stand. Having said that, don’t let the dream of absolute perfection get in the way of progress, it is still a useful tool regardless and can provide a degree of anonymity in situations where you would otherwise have none.
I appreciate your actually talking to me and making your case in a polite way as opposed to just treating me like an idiot who doesn’t understand crypto. I actually mined for years so I’m very familiar with how it all works, yet the moment I speak against it people just assume i’m an idiot. Makes it very difficult to have any real, sustained conversation
You won’t get a lot of people talking about their usage, lol. Are you in witness protection? I think witness protection is useless too, since I’ve never heard anyone even admit to being in the program. Do you watch porn? Porn is completely useless, no one has ever even admitted watching it to me, even after I badger them about their fetishes.
Monero is exactly what I think it is. Is its value inflated 100x by pump and dump investors? Sure. Is it useful to millions even without the investments? You bet.