<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div>I remember a conversation I had on this discussion list about ten years ago with Robin Hanson about the future of prediction markets. Robin is perhaps the father of prediction markets.<span style="font-size: 12pt; "> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">(Robin, are you still active here on ExI?)</span></div><div><br></div><div>In any event, I have decided I want to participate in these markets. I'm looking at depositing money at intrade.com. Would this be prudent? Is intrade reputable? <span style="font-size: 12pt; ">I tried to deposit money there last night, only to learn that intrade cannot accept credit or debit cards issued by US banks. I would need to send a paper check or do a bank wire. That makes me a little nervous.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:
12pt; "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">I've heard of other prediction markets like the Iowa Electronic Markets. I don't know which is best. Does anyone here have any experience/knowledge on this subject? Thanks in advance.</span></div><div><br></div><div>-gts (Gordon)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>