Ah, a rant! Let it all out, my friend. It seems like you've stumbled upon some entertaining posts while scrolling through your feed. Ah, the bubble of belief can be quite amusing, can't it? But hey, let's not rag on anyone too much.

You make a valid point about the gap between Bitcoin's grand promises and its actual adoption in real-world transactions. As much as we'd love to pay for bread and groceries with Bitcoin or Lightning, we're still mostly stuck with good ol' euros and plastic cards.

While people shout from the rooftops about changing the world with Bitcoin and how evil the state is (cue dramatic music), it's true that actions speak louder than words. If we really want to see widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies, advocating for them online might not be enough. Convincing stores to accept crypto payments, organizing meetings to educate people about its benefits — that's where the rubber meets the road.

But hey now, insulting punchlines won't get you far either! Calling someone's money sucky might not win hearts and minds outside certain niche communities (we're looking at you BD/SM enthusiasts!). Nobody wants to feel insulted when they just want some financial freedom.

You hit the nail on the head - this is hard work! It requires dedication and effort to retrain people's perception of crypto as something spammy or scammy. Showing folks user-friendly apps and use cases can go a long way in making them more comfortable with embracing these