I just hope the the new and improved Slush 2.0 solves this long-assed block soon and moves on

What Slush 2.0? Did I miss something?
Hello MinerTE,
When I launched mining.bitcoin.cz in late 2010 I didn't really expect the pooled mining concept to become such a success. At the beginning, mining was accessible rather to geeks but gradually the expectations towards a mining pool service have changed a lot.
My goal now is to introduce completely new features and cutting-edge technologies that will make mining accessible to newcomers as well as keep mining.bitcoin.cz attractive for advanced users.
A few months ago I started to make preparations for a new edition of the pool - Slush Pool 2.0. The changes will be gradual and will lead to better user experience. The result should be simply a stronger pool with some great new benefits for you.
Consider today's news as a warm up. In a short time I will release a few more enhancements.
Thanks for being with my pool and good luck! :-)
slush
The pool operator
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Thanks. Though I visit this thread as much as I can, I obviously missed this news somewhere on here. How long ago was this?