This is from the threads OP -- which I read because I was intrigued by your contest.

I'm just curious why you would suggest that Slush is a Bitmain Pool?

This is a legitimate question.  Like some here -- I was one of the group that began the "merged mining" which was the beginning of Slush.  Until 1 1/2 years ago I stayed in touch with the people over at Satoshi Labs and even participated in their Cryptoanarchist hackers convention.

Is this legitimate?  Is it rumor that I haven't heard?  Or just internet BS?

Seriously -- I'm genuinely interested because Bitmain has really bothered me lately with their BCH agenda (not to mention the "ordinary" laundry list of concerns).

Thanks!