There are unforeseen social benefits to bitcoin transactions. Try to think of things people haven't thought much about. Remember those credit card commercials about the speed of swiping a card versus paying cash and making change? There are going to be ways to used bitcoins with smartphones that haven't been thought of yet that make bitcoins more useful and fun than cash or credit.

Nope, wasn't me - but I'll give it a shot and see if I can fit a 30-second window. It may go to a minute, though. I'll let you know if I have something in a few days.

Edit: Well, saw someone else is running with it in the "Donations for a Bitcoin Video Ad" thread, so I guess I'll work on something else

It should be a shorter version of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um63OQz3bjo&feature=player_embedded

I can put it on youtube and I will add inception music..half way done

haha, love it

I love the idea but it screams. Cheap scare tricks, and might make a lot of people think bitcoins is something from russia.
Though zeitgeist is one of the most viewed documentaries...

But, be sure to test the advertizing and see if it is effective.


I believe that showing people what they have to earn from owning bitcoins is better in the long run.

Brainstorming:

How about?

What "currency" increased a thousandfold in value over one year and is expected to continue to rise in value?
Answer: Bitcoin

What currency has lost a 1000%? since it was introduced in 1920?
Answer: The dollar

What "currency" is controlled by no government, but all the people on the earth?
Answer: Bitcoin

How can you send in one second all over earth 24h a day to anyone with no fee?
Answer: Bitcoin

What will revolutionize the way people do business?
Answer: Bitcoin

This is a terrible idea.

Right from the start you're alienating at least 47% of the audience (Obama's current approval ratings), and from then on you will further alienate others who disagree with the political agenda crammed into this.

I personally do not disagree with everything you have put here, but why would you make this some sort of propaganda ad?

Bitcoin has real benefits, not just political grudge bonuses. Bitcoin is a currency, it is not some revolutionary concept targeted at overthrowing some evil.

Assuming this is going to be made, make the ad about Bitcoin and the problems it would solve for transactions, not politics.

Please don't alienate yet more people from trying Bitcoin out.

I've heard of that, it's a clever way that Satoshi proved a timestamp while perhaps opinionated as well. And? I think you missed the part where I said I didn't entirely disagree with your politics. We just don't want to make people think Bitcoin is primarily conspiratorial and alienate them, when the point is to encourage people to adopt Bitcoin. Right?

lol