@BayAreaCoins and everyone else affected that hasn't already done so, you might try reaching out to the new CS representative about what happened:
Hello BTC Talk Community,
I am the newest member of the Free Bitco.in Customer Support team and am excited to join this community.
I'm here to assist you with any questions or issues you may have. My goal is to provide you helpful support and guidance to ensure you all have the best possible experience.
As I get fully acquainted and set up, I appreciate your patience.
I look forward to engaging with you, contributing to this forum and enhancing your experience with the site.
Please feel free to leave any feedback you may have, your input is greatly appreciated. It will be taken onboard and help in providing the best possible product and service.
Best Regards,
Customer Support Team
FreeBitco.in
They are confirmed to be an actual employee of freebitco.in.
I'm wondering if anybody who commented in this thread is experiencing a "back to normal" situation at this website, or has been compensated for their losses.