[zachlatta]

I've purchased domains (NameCheap), food (Foodler), work (contractors), and countless other little things. Checking out with bitcoin is incredibly simple and easy when compared to using credit cards. I also don't need to worry about my credit card information being compromised if someone I buy from is cracked.

[clin_]

Were you worried about giving up bitcoin that could dramatically grow in value later? Or did you buy back bitcoin after spending it?

[zachlatta]

I'm fairly invested into bitcoin. I buy bitcoin on a regular basis and often get paid in it. I'm not too worried about the bitcoin I spent going up in value later.

I like to think of myself as a user of the currency, not necessarily an investor.

[cstrat]

That is cool that you're paid in BTC. If you only have BTC, then it can become your primary currency, because you have no other option.

However, as long as people have access to cash in their local currency, it doesn't make commercial sense to spend BTC. Bitcoin is a self fulfilling prophecy because of this...