User talk:Bcat/Bank

User:Bcat/Bank account name question
Hi. I joined using my informal nametag hydnjo. I usually capitalize the "H" only when the more formal User:Hydnjo format is required. It's not that big of a deal, It's Your Bank After All. ;-) hydnjo talk 6 July 2005 00:51 (UTC)


 * Hi hydnjo and welcome to Bcat's WikiBank! I'd prefer it if you used your actual username, with the capital H, in the list of accounts. I hope you don't mind. — Bcat (talk | email) 6 July 2005 02:47 (UTC)


 * Not at all. I was just saying what I usually do. I have no problem as it stands. And BTW, good luck with this new venture. We'll be watching you. ;-) hydnjo talk 6 July 2005 04:19 (UTC)

Currency name: β
How do we pronounce β ? If you're looking for something new how about this  apple. hydnjo talk 6 July 2005 18:38 (UTC)


 * I guess you can just pronounce it "betas" (as in "I have ten betas" for "I have 10β."). Also, I just see a question mark in your suggestion above. What character was that supposed to be? (It says on my PC: "If you're looking for something new how about this ? apple.") — Bcat (talk | email) 6 July 2005 18:51 (UTC)


 * Oops. That "?" at your end renders on my (Safari) browser as an apple icon. It seems that not all browsers interpret that character so it's a bad suggestion for your common currency. Sorry about that - I just thought that "I have 100 apples" would be cool. So, it's 100 betas for now. BTW, how does "ß" render at your end. Is it close enough? hydnjo talk 7 July 2005 02:07 (UTC)


 * Does this render as an apple (sort of): &Oacute; or pie: π or combined: &Oacute;π. Nah, never mind, that would be a stupid name for money. hydnjo talk 8 July 2005 18:29 (UTC)


 * The "Ó" looks sort of like an apple, but not really. LOL, "apple pi" money. :-) — Bcat (talk | email) 8 July 2005 22:29 (UTC)


 * Oh well, lets think about it some more. Hmmmm..... Deltas: ∆, or Diamonds: ◊, or Dollars not: $,  or Checks: √ , or Infins: ∞, or (what the hell) Betas: ß. hydnjo talk 9 July 2005 02:10 (UTC)

What about Zilch: Ø? It looks like the mathematical symbol for an empty set, can be seen (with some fantasy) as a stylised Z, and emphasises the fact that Wikipedia money has no actual value. Phaunt 11:52, 16 August 2005 (UTC)

Unlogged-in Users
How about these policies: hydnjo talk 8 July 2005 18:46 (UTC)
 * If not logged-in your edit will be deleted (as in sock).
 * No red links or IPs need edit here.
 * Other than to create a new account or to document money transfers, nobody edits User:Bcat/Bank except for Bcat, all others should comment at User talk:Bcat/Bank.


 * Thanks for your suggestions. I plan to add policies that require users to be logged in (no IP addresses) and have at least 100 (or maybe 200) edits before creating an account. That should prevent any problems in the future. (I hope.) — Bcat (talk | email) 8 July 2005 22:29 (UTC)


 * OK, I've amended the policies. Let me know what you think. — Bcat (talk | email) 8 July 2005 22:53 (UTC)


 * Good move. I'm proud to be a member of this project. My earlier concern was that it would be corrupted by anonymous users. Kept in check from anons and trolls this should be fun. Let's see who signs up! hydnjo talk 9 July 2005 00:44 (UTC)

Comments from Bank of Wikipedia Employee6

 * New accounts start off with 100β (freshly minted).


 * I disagree. This will turn β money not scarce. Scarcity of money is fundumental in economyBank of Wikipedia Employee6 8 July 2005 08:18 (UTC)


 * User cannot act in bad faith (e.g., offer money for a service and intentionally not pay).


 * I disagree. This is a bank, not a church. Bank of Wikipedia Employee6 8 July 2005 08:19 (UTC)

(I moved these comments about the policies section from the main page. — Bcat (talk | email) 8 July 2005 22:19 (UTC))


 * Good, this is where comments belong. Not on the main page. hydnjo talk 9 July 2005 02:21 (UTC)

Could you please tell us whether your Bank's policies can change or not, and if they can who is allowed to change them?
I didnt want to vandalize your Bank's frontpage, but I want an answer on that, in order to decide whether I want to open an account in your Bank or not. Thank you. Bank of Wikipedia Employee11 9 July 2005 16:50 (UTC)


 * No problem. I won't add any new policies without the approval of the bank's account holders. If you have any suggestions, post them here. BTW, I don't have anything against your bank. (I liked it.) I only created this one since yours was banned. — Bcat (talk | email) 20:49, 9 July 2005 (UTC)


 * Comment for Bank of Wikipedia Employee11: Please do not post your comments on this bank's main page. Please be courteous to all by posting your comments, questions and, suggestions here on the bank's talk page. hydnjo talk 00:37, 10 July 2005 (UTC)


 * Thanks hydnjo. Yes, any policy changes should be discussed here first. — Bcat (talk | email) 02:23, 10 July 2005 (UTC)

Bank comment section
Post your comments here or in a new section. Do not post them on the main page. Thank you. hydnjo talk 02:35, 10 July 2005 (UTC)