Nope, Mike went to New York Times, told "Bitcoin is dead!" and informed the public about the ongoing inner-Bitcoin fight. THAT did fucking damage to BTC and was completely unnecessary!
Its not about big or small blocks its about being a fucking dramaqueen!
It appears to be too much of a coincidence the timing of it all with this --
https://youtu.be/R0iArSIU0Z8?t=47m16sLooks to me to be a coordinated attack by R3.(42 banks against bitcoin)
Shortly after he talks about MH he talks about the upcoming second half of the conference which is about regulation. He says not to worry because regulation will save us from the likes of MTGox and silkroad. Not to worry we will be saved by regulation. Whew...