Bob creates random coin named something like Donkeycoin, issues an IPO, uses the IPO money to manipulate the market and pump the coin, then dumps on everyone.
Vitalik creates coin, issues an IPO, calls it not an IPO, uses the IPO money to manipulate the market and pump the coin, then dumps on everyone.
What exactly is the difference here?
I dont create coins nor do I ever issue any ipo's. I invest in many ipo style coins because I dont have any mining gear so I cant get into mined coins. I often promote for the project I've invested in but that's only natural for anyone to want to share news about an investment he made and hopes will pay off.
I have no comment on the the ethereum project. Just wanted to clear a few things up here.