I do not see how this is applicable to the hardcore bitcoin people. They are in this because they reject the mainstream media's and the government's (same thing btw) propaganda and brainwashing, not in order to earn a quick buck.
this is precisely why allinvains claims are suspect. i would consider him one of these ppl given how long ago he signed up and began mining.
but heres the thing that you're missing from those types of hardcore bitcoin peoples profile: a propensity for
security.
not only of their identity but of their btc. there's the rub.