That pastebin was taken completely out of context. The user on here who posted it also apologised to gmaxwell on IRC for posting it
As I said earlier on IRC, I did not mean to step on anyone's toes, especially not gmaxwell's. I had no context, since I joined the channel just moments before. I did just mean to provide information and don't have any $/BTC on Gox. Didn't mean to spread FUD/fear and have no agenda, the post was meant to be informative in nature only.
Should there be any relevant context, that changes the perceived meaning, someone please post it.
Seriously, don't apologize.
I mean, what the hell? If it's on IRC, you're free to show it to the rest of the world, simple as that. And "lack of context"? What the fuck. It's a pretty long log, so it's hardly a single line or two "taken out of context".
Really, if you submitted that log, thanks!
As said on IRC, that was my initial thinking, too. It seemed some didn't agree and I just meant to highlight that I intended no harm or offense.
About context one thing that could potentially be interesting is what gmaxmell is replying to (he's addressing wumpus). Maybe someone can add that who has been in the channel a little earlier than me?
These are the only posts I have from after I joined the channel, before my infamous quote, I cut them since I considered them not relevant:
#bitcoin: The topic for #bitcoin is: v0.8.6 | Bitcoin:
http://www.weusecoins.com |
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/FAQ | Let's discuss bitcoin--ALTCOINS ARE OFF-TOPIC | Prices: #bitcoin-pricetalk Trading: #bitcoin-otc News: #bitcoin-news MtGox: #mtgox | Rules:
http://bit.ly/qNzg3P | DON'T use web wallets! | URLs may be coin-stealing malware! | Unsolicited PMs may be scammers! | NO URLs OR BEGGING
#bitcoin: Topic for #bitcoin set by jcorgan!~jcorgan@unaffiliated/jcorgan at 12:13:13 AM on 2/6/2014
epscy: mrkent: impossible to know but yeah
Snowleaksange: its smush-likely
AnonX left the room (quit: Read error: Connection reset by peer).
Mike3620 [~Mike3620@unaffiliated/mike3620] entered the room.
epscy: mrkent: most people are assuming that if they lost a significant amount of btc they would be able to cover the loss with their btc profit (which is assumed to be substantial)
The pastebin from earlier starts right after those.
EDIT: If you go here
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1yj5b5/unverified_pastebin_gmaxwell_irc_log_mtgox_was/ and look for posts from "nullc" who supposedly is gmaxmell you will find some comments on context and his position. Please note that this reddit has not been posted by me. I will refrain from further quoting and leave you to read nullc's comments for yourself. I think the context that nullc finds is missing is pretty clear from what has been posted already and with regard to some of his comments I can only emphasize once more I did not post this to manipulate, cause harm or offense.