I think they are talking about the old "By The Tail" website, which is still technically up. Just go to the Links section on the group homepage and you'll find it. I honestly don't remember what it is!
--JMH
--- In SkunkworksAMA_at_yahoogroups.com, <peter10@...> wrote:
>
> wear can i see some of this book so i can get some idea of a few thing's like the time line it's sat in;) aka 1900's 1800's 1700's and sofrth.
> if i know that i cod most likey pout a idea my salf what thay use as money gaven most colcer's used to differ based on the time line ,yaa i know i am sounding nut's agan! but miss kitt's 1800's house of ill repute wood have run on gold and silver and not likly the barter system.
> 1900's say 1930's your more in to some sort of paper moey or silvel coin's
>
>
> ---- Rick Pikul <chakatfirepaw_at_...> wrote:
> > On Thursday 14 March 2013 04:02, Lyle K wrote:
> > > That's actually an interesting concept: What is their medium of exchange?
> > > Would it be based on precious metals, or would they use something with a
> > > different value based on its use and function? We're gonna make you think
> > > now, Jim!
> >
> > From the tech level seen they would likely to either be in the latter stages
> > of scarcity based currencies[1] or to have switched over to fiat currencies.
> >
> >
> > [1] e.g. The gold standard as it was practiced in the late 19th/early 20th
> > century. Backed, but likely not redeemable, notes that are periodically
> > devalued to get around the problems of a non-inflationary currency.
> >
> > --
> > Chakat Firepaw - Inventor & Scientist (Mad)
>
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