Comments on: Using Alternative Currencies http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/ Barbara Winter's Joyfully Jobless Journal Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:40:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tom J. Kennedy http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/comment-page-1/#comment-1829 Tom J. Kennedy Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:04:48 +0000 http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/?p=2781#comment-1829 http://usuryfree.blogspot.com/2010/01/kennedy-hours-my-own-usuryfree-wampum.html http://usuryfree.blogspot.com/2010/01/kennedy-hours-my-own-usuryfree-wampum.html

]]> By: Tom J. Kennedy http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/comment-page-1/#comment-1828 Tom J. Kennedy Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:04:08 +0000 http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/?p=2781#comment-1828 "The concept of shopping within our own loyal networks of 'locavores' - people who make a conscious decision to shop locally instead of shopping with the giant transnational corporations is gaining widesparead support. So, instead of waiting for any group or committee to launch a usuryfree community currency, I have taken the initiative to launch my own, personal, usuryfree wampum called "Kennedy Hours." I prefer to refer to "Kennedy Hours" as my personal, usuryfree wampum to avoid any hassles from the so-called "authorities" from any and all levels of government. The words "money" and/or "currency" seem to rattle the bureaucrats who are intent on serving and protecting the usurers - the banking cartel that has been ruling the world for centuries. I also prefer the model of a time-based, usuryfree personal wampum, as it can be traded locally, nationally and/or internationally - since one hour of time has a value of 60 minutes everywhere on planet earth. It is my humble observation that we can trade time without paying exchange fees to any orthodox, financial institution. I have deemed my hour of basic, unskilled labour to be equivalent in value to $13.00 (Canadian Funds). I happen to like the number "13" and therefore, it is my choice to use "13" to value my one hour of basic, unskilled labour. This is more than the minimum wage BUT not greedy or excessive. Other private traders might choose to value their one hour of time at $12.00 (Canadian Funds) - simply because the number "12" is more easily divided and/or multiplied. Either value works and trades can be negotiated even if the hour values are different." (snip) Read the complete article at this website:http://usuryfree.blogspot.com/2010/01/kennedy-hours-my-own-usuryfree-wampum.html “The concept of shopping within our own loyal networks of ‘locavores’ – people who make a conscious decision to shop locally instead of shopping with the giant transnational corporations is gaining widesparead support. So, instead of waiting for any group or committee to launch a usuryfree community currency, I have taken the initiative to launch my own, personal, usuryfree wampum called “Kennedy Hours.”

I prefer to refer to “Kennedy Hours” as my personal, usuryfree wampum to avoid any hassles from the so-called “authorities” from any and all levels of government. The words “money” and/or “currency” seem to rattle the bureaucrats who are intent on serving and protecting the usurers – the banking cartel that has been ruling the world for centuries.

I also prefer the model of a time-based, usuryfree personal wampum, as it can be traded locally, nationally and/or internationally – since one hour of time has a value of 60 minutes everywhere on planet earth. It is my humble observation that we can trade time without paying exchange fees to any orthodox, financial institution.

I have deemed my hour of basic, unskilled labour to be equivalent in value to $13.00 (Canadian Funds). I happen to like the number “13″ and therefore, it is my choice to use “13″ to value my one hour of basic, unskilled labour. This is more than the minimum wage BUT not greedy or excessive. Other private traders might choose to value their one hour of time at $12.00 (Canadian Funds) – simply because the number “12″ is more easily divided and/or multiplied. Either value works and trades can be negotiated even if the hour values are different.” (snip)

Read the complete article at this website:http://usuryfree.blogspot.com/2010/01/kennedy-hours-my-own-usuryfree-wampum.html

]]> By: KingofthePaupers http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/comment-page-1/#comment-1827 KingofthePaupers Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:48:04 +0000 http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/?p=2781#comment-1827 Barbara: "Got a favorite alternative currency of your own? Tell us about it." Jct: I was doing a European lecture tour in 1999 on LETS community currencies and in France I found they had made a radical departure in system engineering. Rather than have a central database where everyone could see everyone else's account to deter non-repaying users, the JEU ( Jardin d'Echanges Universel) took everyone's account and put it into a paper bank-book where I signed yours and you signed mine when we made a deal and I could see your record of transactions and you could see mine. I figured we could each handle our own timebank account and have the benefit of account transparency by taking that account page and posting it on the net for all to see! http://johnturmel.com/unilets.htm is my personal rudimentary though functional timebank account page. Of course, it would be more impressive among a list of goods and services from the Brantford area but good enough nevertheless. Barbara: “Got a favorite alternative currency of your own? Tell us about it.”
Jct: I was doing a European lecture tour in 1999 on LETS community currencies and in France I found they had made a radical departure in system engineering. Rather than have a central database where everyone could see everyone else’s account to deter non-repaying users, the JEU ( Jardin d’Echanges Universel) took everyone’s account and put it into a paper bank-book where I signed yours and you signed mine when we made a deal and I could see your record of transactions and you could see mine. I figured we could each handle our own timebank account and have the benefit of account transparency by taking that account page and posting it on the net for all to see! http://johnturmel.com/unilets.htm is my personal rudimentary though functional timebank account page. Of course, it would be more impressive among a list of goods and services from the Brantford area but good enough nevertheless.

]]> By: Sally Evans http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/comment-page-1/#comment-1820 Sally Evans Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:53:46 +0000 http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/?p=2781#comment-1820 Barbara, Great article. I agree. there are tons of ways to do the things you want and not have money be the only deciding factor. One example is a home exchange, where you can trade homes to visit a new or favorite domestic or international destination. A friend of mine was able to trade house and pet sitting for a month for a couple traveling to Europe while she and her husband checked out Fort Collins as a possible place to move. As you know, my sister and I will be releasing an ebook very soon that has over 100 creative money saving tips so this subject is near and dear to my heart! Barbara,
Great article. I agree. there are tons of ways to do the things you want and not have money be the only deciding factor.

One example is a home exchange, where you can trade homes to visit a new or favorite domestic or international destination.

A friend of mine was able to trade house and pet sitting for a month for a couple traveling to Europe while she and her husband checked out Fort Collins as a possible place to move.

As you know, my sister and I will be releasing an ebook very soon that has over 100 creative money saving tips so this subject is near and dear to my heart!

]]> By: Penny http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/comment-page-1/#comment-1799 Penny Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:05:59 +0000 http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/?p=2781#comment-1799 I am an artist. I often trade my art for things I need. For example, the local coffee shop is a good place to make contacts for my husband's work. When I was unable to work due to surgeries I traded some of my art with the local coffee shop for coffee and lunches for my husband. I am an artist. I often trade my art for things I need. For example, the local coffee shop is a good place to make contacts for my husband’s work. When I was unable to work due to surgeries I traded some of my art with the local coffee shop for coffee and lunches for my husband.

]]> By: kerstin http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2010/02/using-alternative-currencies/comment-page-1/#comment-1796 kerstin Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:47:40 +0000 http://joyfullyjobless.com/blog/?p=2781#comment-1796 I think there are a lot of options how to save money and avoid money transfer... As you mentioned, I also believe that bartering is a good way to do so. A few weeks ago I came across a Website, http://www.barterquest.com As you say it is difficult to find a trading partner, who has goods to barter for, that are equal to your product. But on this Website it is possible to use additional points in the trading process, so it is much easier to make a good deal. It is also possible to match your goods or services with offers from others. I have real fun, when bartering :) so, just try! I think there are a lot of options how to save money and avoid money transfer… As you mentioned, I also believe that bartering is a good way to do so. A few weeks ago I came across a Website, http://www.barterquest.com
As you say it is difficult to find a trading partner, who has goods to barter for, that are equal to your product. But on this Website it is possible to use additional points in the trading process, so it is much easier to make a good deal. It is also possible to match your goods or services with offers from others. I have real fun, when bartering :) so, just try!

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