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He defends the community's rougher exterior as a necessity, born out of many endured hurts and the imperative to protect the core of Bitcoin from misinformation, scams, and misguided ideas. GG emphasizes the importance of humility and patience for newcomers, noting that most seasoned Bitcoiners have undergone significant personal losses from scams and imposters, which raises their guard. The community’s toxicity, he claims, is also a filter that weeds out casual or disingenuous participants.