You've got to be kidding me, r3wt is plainly stealing because he was mad he sold his services for 0.4 BTC. he literally has no excuse for expecting any sort of sympathy. That's like a thief asking for forgiveness after being caught riding a stolen bicycle because he wants to become a race-car driver.
Seriously, just give back the stupid 0.4 BTC. I mean really man, that's like $40 dollars in the current market. You're going full retard by saying that they shouldn't of expected you to make a shitty product because you offered a low price.
I understand what you are saying and you are right, I can't fault it but I also think people do stupid things sometimes but for the right reasons or non malicious reasons. If you look back through the thread He openly admitted that he premined it and wanted to give some to the owners, I know that doesn't in any way make it right, it was messed up what he did. Should of just spoken to the guys paying and either asked for a realistic amount or persuaded them to do an open premine...
Can you honestly say that you have never made a mistake? Or never done anything really stupid?
I agree with you, he should give the money back! I think he should also make a public apology to the guys and do whatever he can to make it right. I just don't see why gas coin has to die just because of this? Surely there is some way for both parties to resolve the issue? I think the mod who was talking here has it right...