Quote from: Bogart on April 10, 2013, 05:54:13 AM

Quote from: yxt on April 09, 2013, 04:11:06 PM

Quote from: Matthew N. Wright on April 09, 2013, 03:40:13 PM

I truly hope they ship and soon, because BFL failing huge (not just being late) is going to be detrimental to everyone.

I do not agree. The arrogant tramps should perish

I've heard this said many times now (the top quote).

I'm curious. Just what would the detrimental effect be to non-customers?

As a miner with a substantial investment in mining gear already in my possession and operating, BFL failing to deliver would be of great benefit to me, as my existing rigs would get to keep a larger share of the hash pie.

There will be a POSITITVE effect to every one else in the mining business. A huge amount of capital that would have went into increasing the HR would have been removed from competition and you will enjoy a far greater return in the near term than you would. The scandal will not hurt BTC in valuation.
So, there is NO negative. And, people will not be as stupid in the future which is a good thing too.