[ceejayoz]

> Your imaginary dog can’t teleport value across the globe instantly, but Bitcoin can.

"Someone can instantly and permanently steal your beloved dog and you'll never see it again" is a downside.

[jjulius]

The fact that people have instantly and permanently stolen Bitcoin renders that argument moot.

[ceejayoz]

I think you've misunderstood my point. Yes, this happens to Bitcoin. That is a downside of it. The parent poster's asserting it's an upside.

[jjulius]

D'oh! Sorry! I'll go grab some more coffee before trying to think critically.