Guys this is pretty despicable. ALS is a real disease that afflicts hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, and affects the lives of millions of people connected to those with the disease. This challenge -- whatever you may think of the specifics -- has helped raise $100m for research. That is phenomenal! I don't know how any one with a good heart can criticize that.

And yes, we all know someone that was afflicted by this disease. This community owes a huge debt to Hal Finney and I would suggest anyone who cares about bitcoin to take the challenge or make a donation of any size in honor of that man and our debt.