He was seeking easy money, not to improve society. Nor was he joking. Didn't look like a joke, didn't sound like a joke. Looks like a scam, was a scam. Not a joke.
Matt's "bet" was obviously a 100% trollish prank. Only those with a compulsive gambling problem would want to believe it was somehow (herr durp, maybe pirate is seekretly backing him???!!!1?) legitimate.
Just as with pirate, people were warned, repeatedly and loudly, not to take him seriously. But they didn't listen.
Are you the same guy who was accusing "team ponzi" of not understanding "investment liquidity" and spreading "pirate FUD"?
Do you understand anything about investing?
Has it never occurred to you that money 'tied up' in investments is not perfectly liquid, and that fact is part of why you get paid for the use of your cash?
Throwing a public tantrum because you were not instantly gratified is ridiculous. And thus, you are being ridiculed.
You aren't the leader of Team Ponzi, but amplifying their FUD makes you a fellow traveler.
After a tiny 3 hour delay, you made yet another Pirate FUD thread about how awful it was that your ass wasn't being kissed fast enough.
If so, I must admit that you sure are a fast learner.
Matthew, you magnificent troll. I salute you!
Anyone want to bet me that MNW won't pay out on his bet about his bet about the pony scheme?
I'm sure he's good for it!