I think his assertion that everything of importance is decided in #bitcoin-assets is a little presumptuous myself.
If you think I am stupid based on what I say, that's fine. But just dismissing me because I don't trade on some IRC? Pfff...
As marketing tactics go, I can't imagine they'll get many new members to their little IRC club after the pompous soapboxing they've displayed in this thread. Definitely doesn't look like a group I'd want to be a part of. Bunch of egomaniacs.
I don't have an account at MPEx either, but I'll be avoiding that too now.