you do owe something back to the system that created your opportunity to prosper
Yes. Miner fees.
What do you feel was the risk you were taking on to capture these profits?
You are aware I'm just the spokesperson, right?
What I don't understand is why your taking such a hardline stance and not working with him to get paid back?
Matter of policy. As explained
afore, negotiating with scammers makes no sense.
such a large deposit?
According to PatrickHarnett himself, it was by no means a large deposit at all, let alone such a large one.