My assertion is that if they had 200ish chips (~500GH/s) it would make far more sense to mine with it than to ship out the units. They cannot clear their order book with 100 Jalapenos (or get anywhere close to it). They could easily disguise the addition of 500GH/s (0.5% of the total network). If they did that for a month it would earn $80K at current prices. That would be a powerful temptation to a company that is in a cash crunch.
Hold up... if BFL is "a company that is in a cash crunch"
...wouldn't it be illogical to be forcing refunds on unhappy customers - the point of this thread?
No, it is not illogical.
You would want to offload all the older orders and potential liability from June 2012 through to April 1st 2013. (In my opinion and "speculative" thoughts)
You have a lot of customer(s) who can sue you for non-delivery (if they are old enough). Therefore refunds are a very good thing (imo).
I believe this is what Inabas true goals are by letting loose on the forums.
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The Advertising campaign simply refreshes revenue/cash flow (at a higher premium) and replaces the older (liability prone 2012 and early 2013) customers. As they get frustrated or quit waiting.
Therefore it is perfectly logical to abuse your older customer base.
As long as no one contacts Google about false advertising....the game will go on.
If that happens....PANIC!
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In this speculative rendering, money is the objective and limiting or reducing liability. Not customer service or customer relationships.