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I get that security is your thing, but don't you think that telling someone to ditch their side project and critizing the underlying technology is extreme given that it's basically a side project?

I don't think OP is suggesting that they use it for anything more serious than a quick poll at the moment.

Sorry if I'm misreading the tone of your post.

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Oh no, that's a fair critique. You could say my comment is conditional. There's two ways it may be interpreted depending on the project's intent:

1. Many projects are running with the idea that Bitcoin-style tech will change the world and let's all build on it for anything security-related. They intend to see eventual uptake of whatever they make after a certain amount of development. If it's one of those, then my critique stands fully.

2. If it's a side project for fun/exploration, then my critique becomes a precautionary note that doesn't apply to it. There's nothing wrong with making arbitrary projects for fun or learning: plenty right about that on the contrary. :)

Hope that clears it up.

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