Quote from: Chaang Noi (Goat) ช้างน้อย on June 21, 2013, 04:23:03 PM

Quote from: crumbs on June 21, 2013, 04:21:37 PM

Quote from: nimda on June 21, 2013, 04:18:05 PM

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Why can't theymos just check Werner's IP and see if it equals Garr's? Yeah yeah Tor etc, but if Garr was this careless, he's probably more careless.

Gar's identity is not in question -- he both admitted & apologized.

TL;DR: theymos' reply: shilling and socks perfectly valid here.

Yes, Garr could have just kept his mouth shut but thought being open was the right thing to do.

Mmmmmn nope.....

Quote from: Garr255 on June 20, 2013, 10:39:49 AM

Quote from: SLok on June 20, 2013, 02:25:06 AM

Quote from: starsoccer9 on June 09, 2013, 02:34:49 PM

sounds like i wont be getting 64ghashs

Seems like you are all fucked twice, cause the auction is rigged by the seller using a sock puppet to raise the bids,
read the topic till the end:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236794.msg2517652#msg2517652

Please read the entire thread before making assumptions. I did not do any such thing, but I cannot argue against my apology to Josh because he would then be able to cancel my preorder.

I am simply acting in the way those familiar with the term fiduciary duty would expect me to.

Sorry for the drama, that's not what was intended (by me).

Quote from: Garr255 on June 19, 2013, 11:29:02 PM

As I said, I'm not going to argue against the all-powerful BFL only because I value those orders more than a few peoples' opinions of me.

Quote from: Garr255 on June 20, 2013, 10:39:49 AM

Quote from: SLok on June 20, 2013, 02:25:06 AM

Quote from: starsoccer9 on June 09, 2013, 02:34:49 PM

sounds like i wont be getting 64ghashs

Seems like you are all fucked twice, cause the auction is rigged by the seller using a sock puppet to raise the bids,
read the topic till the end:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236794.msg2517652#msg2517652

Please read the entire thread before making assumptions. I did not do any such thing, but I cannot argue against my apology to Josh because he would then be able to cancel my preorder.

I am simply acting in the way those familiar with the term fiduciary duty would expect me to.

Sorry for the drama, that's not what was intended (by me).

Quote from: Garr255 on June 19, 2013, 11:29:02 PM

As I said, I'm not going to argue against the all-powerful BFL only because I value those orders more than a few peoples' opinions of me.

Quote from: Garr255 on June 20, 2013, 12:33:58 AM

I can't believe what's happening here...

I did not bid up those auctions. I am not arguing the accusation that the werner account is under my control because I want to keep my BFL orders! Otherwise, believe me: I would be!

I have always been known to be one of the most transparent and trustworthy people around here. I'm sure a few btc might seem significant to some of you, but please be assured that I'm not going to SCAM people out of a few coins, because I value my reputation much more than that!

I'm genuinely disgusted with the outcome of this. Again: I'm going to hold to that apology because it is my fiduciary duty to do so, no matter what it does to my reputation.

Apologies for the mass confusion.

Quote from: Garr255 on June 19, 2013, 11:29:02 PM

Hey all, regarding the Werner account:

I am not allowed to argue against what I have stated in my apology to BFL and Josh, else they will cancel my orders, which would be devastating.

I had to swallow my pride and set my ego aside so I could act in the best interest of others, as I stated previously. What I can say: It is appalling that someone would accuse me of doing something as low as bidding up my own auctions. You make me sick.

As I said, I'm not going to argue against the all-powerful BFL only because I value those orders more than a few peoples' opinions of me.

--Garr

Quote from: kibblesnbits on June 20, 2013, 08:27:27 PM

Quote from: Garr255 on June 20, 2013, 10:39:49 AM

Quote from: SLok on June 20, 2013, 02:25:06 AM

Quote from: starsoccer9 on June 09, 2013, 02:34:49 PM

sounds like i wont be getting 64ghashs

Seems like you are all fucked twice, cause the auction is rigged by the seller using a sock puppet to raise the bids,
read the topic till the end:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=236794.msg2517652#msg2517652

Please read the entire thread before making assumptions. I did not do any such thing, but I cannot argue against my apology to Josh because he would then be able to cancel my preorder.

I am simply acting in the way those familiar with the term fiduciary duty would expect me to.

Sorry for the drama, that's not what was intended (by me).

Quote from: Garr255 on June 19, 2013, 11:29:02 PM

As I said, I'm not going to argue against the all-powerful BFL only because I value those orders more than a few peoples' opinions of me.

Inaba's given you the green light to argue your case without reprocussion. Your move.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=238474.msg2532361#msg2532361

Quote from: Garr255 on June 21, 2013, 08:10:17 AM

Hi all,

First, I apologize for taking too long to attempt to resolve this situation. I've been extremely frustrated with myself all day. I have been regretting what I have done since the moment I did it.

I hereby confess to bidding up my own auctions using the "Werner" forum handle. This is despicable, I know. I did this out of pure greed. Scamming anyone was not the priority, getting a few extra measly bitcoins for Cognitive's auction was my goal. I have always acted in the best interest of Cognitive, because I know, believe, and practice my fiduciary duty which comes as a result of handling others' assets. I want everyone to know that I will continue doing my best to run the company, the same as I always have. My track record on the forum has been flawless before this incident, and that's what hurts me most. I'm disgusted with myself when people are questioning whether they can trust me now.

Although some may view this as a petty offence (as I did previously), I do not any longer. As an attempt to at least partially make up for my wrongdoing, I am offering each of the participants in the auction, starsoccer9 and Vezunchik, BTC5 of my own personal funds, which more than makes up for the financial loss due false bids in the auction. I realize that what I have done is unacceptable, and I do deeply regret it.

Being an optimist, I can't help but try to take something positive away from a given situation. I believe that because of this incident I will make an effort to be that much better of a person. Everyone who I have interacted with aside from these auction participants, and Josh Zerlan (Inaba), would agree with me when I tell you: I strive to be a person of high moral conduct.

I apologize to everyone for letting greed get in my way. I know trust takes ages to build, and a few posts to destroy. I hope that everyone will acknowledge my past, and see that I have never acted in an externally malicious way, and have always been transparent, friendly, and courteous in all of my dealings with fellow forum members. Know that I am a man of my word: when I say I will do something, I do it. I regret bidding up the auction greatly. Please know that I have never scammed anyone nor have I stolen anything. I have done tons (probably well over 100) transactions of physical items with users of this forum and not one has gone sour. In most of them the other party was the one who had to trust me.

Again, I sincerely regret what I have done and I apologize for doing it. The small sum of bitcoins I gained from this (until I pay the auction bidders back) was certainly not worth the tarnished reputation. Never again will I allow myself to do something so crooked.

Sincerely,
Garrett