Itโs interesting the similarities between culture at large and the current issues around Bitcoin. It seems that people of principle and value create something orderly and beneficial out of their culture - that benefits all people at the outset.
But then a certain type of human comes in to abuse what was created at the detriment of the creation. Spammers seem to value leeching off of the miracle of Bitcoin to serve themselves. Their highest value is self at the expense of others. They donโt buy the culture that stands as the foundation of the creation. Similar to all of the parasites leeching off of the systems created by the people of the west. Politicians, illegal immigrants who refuse to adopt the culture, oligarchs, bankers.
The issue boils down to valueless individuals finding ways to parasitize the creators of value. It is a moral question at the bottom of it. Some serve themselves at the expense of others (although these same people often tout Marxist/socialist ideals) whereas others serve humanity.
โThe least of things with a meaning is worth more in life than the greatest of things without itโฆman is completely human only when he is playing.โ
โ[W]hat is inferior or even worthless belongs to me as my shadow and gives me substance and mass. How can I be substantial if I fail to cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be wholeโ
Hoping to sleep like Ollie here - been a rambunctious weekend. Start the week being grateful - this ride eventually ends, and there are people you will eventually miss. Focus on what truly matters.