[nonbel]

Not really. I dont see why anyone would complain about bitcoin wasting energy but not crappy web design when the latter wastes more (reddit is just one example of this).

Afaict, you should complain about both or prioritize the larger waste if your true goal is to reduce the amount of wasted energy.

[s73v3r_]

"Not really."

Yes, really. You're trying to deflect to another subject using extremely shoddy calculations (and don't use the "It's a back of the envelope calculation" excuse) because you have no defense for the topic at hand.

"Afaict, you should complain about both or prioritize the larger waste if your true goal is to reduce the amount of wasted energy."

AFAICT, you should stop deflecting and concentrate at the subject at hand before trying to veer off.

[nonbel]

>"Yes, really. You're trying to deflect to another subject using extremely shoddy calculations (and don't use the "It's a back of the envelope calculation" excuse) because you have no defense for the topic at hand."

My defense is that bitcoin energy usage is really not that high even if it was all a waste (as some seem to think). I offered some rough estimates and at least showed some evidence of effort.

You apparently think the energy usage is very high, based on nothing (at least that you have shared).

>"AFAICT, you should stop deflecting and concentrate at the subject at hand before trying to veer off."

How far did you get through school and where did you go? If you had success, how did you decide which class to study for first, etc, without understanding the reasons to prioritize?

EDIT:

I use school only as a general example most people on this site are probably familiar with. Pretty much any project requires prioritization...

[andirk]

And the energy btc "wastes" is to secure the vaults and the money flow. Other fiat currencies "waste" energy on security with bright security lights, guns, bombs.

However, I do like how things like PrimeCoin have a residual product from their security.