Yesterday I posted my open letter to Michael Casey, a WSJ reporter who co-wrote the Bitcoin cover story in Wednesday's paper: http://ift.tt/1dzHwKY
Michael has since been in contact with me. From our discussions, I don't hold any "hard feelings" with him. He was professional and civil. I don't believe he's out to slander Bitcoin, ultimately.
But I wanted to bring this up as a broader topic, important for our community. When the press (or anyone) slights us, either with FUD or corrupt agendas or even downright lies, let's please retain our civility.
There were a number of twitter messages sent to Michael that were just rude, frankly. As a community trying to heal the world through Bitcoin, we should encourage better behavior.
We have lots of enemies, but let's show observers that we are good people, doing good work. Our message will be much better received, and Bitcoin's brand will be strengthened.
This doesn't mean that it's wrong to call people out. Please do! Make sure misinformation and fallacy are repelled. But please stay civil, even if heated.
Further this fight with reason, conviction, truth, and civility. Ultimately, the tyrants will fall faster.
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