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While many trolls and the like do roam bitcointalk, one can also find the occasional gem of rationality, insight, and common sense.

Some people are there because, if you can believe it, they are actually intellectually interested in the complex and novel dynamics (sociological, economic, technical, etc) found in bitcoin (or that may potentially develop as the system grows).

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Also, I'd like to add that most of the FATAL FLAWS (TM) that the mainstream press is discussing today were discussed in great detail on bitcointalk since 2009.

It just happens to be a community that has had a great interest in creating and seeing bitcoin succeed. Of course, with growing numbers, the noise hides the signal, but take a look at the relevant subforums and you will indeed see serious discussions about bitcoin viability, previous challenges, future challenges, network security, scalability, etc.

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