[e-gold-list] Re: GBC

2001-08-19 Thread SnowDog
there's nothing backed about e-gold. the day e-gold is backed by gold is the day we all stop using e-gold. E-Gold is 'backed' by gold. It is not gold. It is one step removed, and exists as a 'credit' for gold, issued on the word of the issuer, 'E-Gold'. From the website: e-gold is an

[e-gold-list] Re: GBC

2001-08-19 Thread SnowDog
e-gold isn't and has never been backed by gold. It can't be. It's a payment system. What's so hard to understand about this. So what if people are calling e-gold a GBC. The terminology doesn't decide what reality is. It's the payment system that allows gold itself to circulate

[e-gold-list] Examimer suggestion...

2001-08-19 Thread Jeff Fitzmyers
It would be neat to drill down on the Number of Pieces column and see see a list of the exact stats for each bar (specifically the ID number). Consider changing the header Coin Name to Metal Type and Fine Weight per piece to Average Weight per Piece. It would make things a little clearer,

[e-gold-list] Complete eCurrency Exchange Solution !

2001-08-19 Thread Edith
Complete eCurrency exchange solution. Your can convert between eCurrencies and purchase/cash in by various methods. Very low comissions. Referral program and lots of other benefits for members. Membership is absolutely FREE. Just go to http://www.fastdigitalexchange.com and enjoy all those

[e-gold-list] URGENT ALERT !!! RE: GOLD-VAULT.COM

2001-08-19 Thread CRT
IF you accessed http://www.gold-vault.com your computer is in danger. As well might be your gold. I don't know if this application is a Trojan for a backdoor to sniff your puter keystrokes or just something destructive to destroy your data. All the way around it is a very BAD thing. IF you

[e-gold-list] Re: Finally!!!

2001-08-19 Thread Craig Spencer
Ah JP, I can't believe how much I missed it! I am not particularly a keen gambler but TGC has that CLEAN, PURE SMELL OF CAPITALISM. To be able to honestly play around with a few centigrams of HONEST, REAL MONEY -- GOLD -- with and against other burnished-pure capitalists, is a

[e-gold-list] Re: GBC

2001-08-19 Thread eCurrencyCrawler
I think 'DGC' is a better acronym! ...and everyone has their own opinion, this is yours. there's nothing backed about e-gold. the day e-gold is backed by gold is the day we all stop using e-gold. ...yeah, and if you Fly the friendly skies, are you truly in friendly skies? e-gold is

[e-gold-list] Re: GBC

2001-08-19 Thread David Hillary
No, e-gold is NOT gold (nor is GoldMoney, despite their assertions). Both are transferable *derivatives* of gold. That is, they are contractual obligations whose value derives from that of gold. The principal contractual commitment is the obligation to redeem e-gold in gold on demand

[e-gold-list] FW: metallic analogue of ice cream and chocolate

2001-08-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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[e-gold-list] Re: GBC

2001-08-19 Thread Craig Spencer
Bob wrote: Craig Spencer wrote: Both are transferable *derivatives* of gold. That is, they are contractual obligations whose value derives from that of gold. I'm not so sure about that Craig. A derivative's value is a function of more than the underlying security. You are

[e-gold-list] History Channel's history of gold series

2001-08-19 Thread James M. Ray
http://www.historychannel.com/gold/ (-- warning, shockwave-intro.!) If someone were to get this on VHS tape the 21st, I'd be willing to part with a gram or two, as this sounds interesting. Thanks. JMR --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a

[e-gold-list] Re: GBC

2001-08-19 Thread jpm
Very convincing, David! --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Did you know that e-gold Ltd. stores more gold on behalf of customers than many countries? See http://www.gold.org/Gra/Gra1.htm and the e-gold

[e-gold-list] JC!

2001-08-19 Thread jpm
GOOD CALL JIM! My funbonds are paying out at about 3 to 4 times what I paid, jesus! the second days payment will pay off what I paid! Here's to the TGC going down for a few days!! :) I bought more than ten by using multiple accounts, too :) Don't tell anyone. Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001

[e-gold-list] Re: History Channel's history of gold series

2001-08-19 Thread SnowDog
http://www.historychannel.com/gold/ (-- warning, shockwave-intro.!) If someone were to get this on VHS tape the 21st, I'd be willing to part with a gram or two, as this sounds interesting. Thanks. Let's all write to them and ask if they'll take e-gold? SnowDog --- You are currently

[e-gold-list] RE: Call for NAME SUGGESTION - latest DGC

2001-08-19 Thread Reid Jackson-OP
I'm a bit behind on e-mail... Anyone have a good name idea? 1mdc-AUG - Reid - --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Did you know that e-gold Ltd. stores more gold on behalf of customers than many

[e-gold-list] Re: GBC (ad banners redux)

2001-08-19 Thread jpm
Craig, {Firstly, Namely, that altho they are right about ownership transfer and the depository nature of the system the key issue is NOT the fugibility or (non-allocated nature) of the gold storage. Yes, Ken Snowy are wrong that that issue is relevant, IMHO. However, IMHO, you're wrong

[e-gold-list] Re: GBC (ad banners redux)

2001-08-19 Thread Craig Spencer
JP, However, IMHO, you're wrong that the fact that it is a derivative is the clincher. Both are transferable *derivatives* of gold. That is, they are contractual obligations whose value derives from that of gold. The principal contractual commitment is the obligation to redeem e-gold

[e-gold-list] A way to make it a true custodial arrangement

2001-08-19 Thread Ken Griffith
The only way that the claim made by JP could be true would be if the following condition were met: - Each account is a digital title to an identifiable, physical piece (or pieces) of gold that can be identified individually in the vault as belonging to that particular account owner.

[e-gold-list] Re: A way to make it a true custodial arrangement

2001-08-19 Thread jpm
{Everyone seems sick of this dissuccion, especially Craig! :) So I won't respond any more!} {Clever ... To solve this problem you could take the concept even further and have a 3-dimensional grid map of each bullion bar in the GoldMoney storage vault, so that each milligram of gold could be

[e-gold-list] Patents are the reason it matters

2001-08-19 Thread Ken Griffith
Actually, JP, this seems like a small point of semantics to you. The reason it is very significant is that the GoldMoney patents are dependent upon the idea that they eliminate payment risk by making the holder the actual owner of the gold in the vault. If my thesis were to be proved right in

[e-gold-list] Re: A way to make it a true custodial arrangement

2001-08-19 Thread David Hillary
(I dont think you even CAN redeem egold AT ALL now, right? So what? Who says you should be able to redeem it? What if when you stored a bar with Viamat, the contract was you cannot take it out for 150,000 years, it must remain in there .. but of course you can still sell it to someone else