So, does anybody know why adamstgBit left?
Let me guess, he pulled a DeathandTaxes, MnW or cypherdoc type scam and left? Thats usually how the old guard chooses to leave.
Who is MnW?
DeathandTaxes' scam thoroughly disappointed me. He was such an insightful guy, one of the smartest and most knowledgeable posters around imho. I thought he came across as a standup guy, but clearly my judgement of him was very flawed.
Matthew N Wright - made a bet with half of the forum for a shitload of money because he was duped by Trendon Shavers into causing a distraction from the fact his Ponzi was about to fail. He may have been paid to do it but well never know for sure. He wasnt banned for that but because he constantly kept calling theymos out over various shit.
DeathandTaxes was the real mystery. Highly respected knowledgeable member that decided he didnt want to be here anymore so he ripped people off and left. Youre judgment of him wasnt wrong. He was a standup guy for a long time - until he wasnt. Thats why trust systems dont work. Its very possible to build up trust for a couple of years, get a bunch of deals in place and run with the money.
Same with Tradefortress, made a big deal over calling out scammers and trying very hard at building up trust with people.
He started an investment site, where people could invest in Bitcoin startups, but then he did a runner with 3.5K coins.