To be honest, I've seen this on other forums and find it as good thing. The whole "search before you post" makes more sense and the forum doesn't get totally cluttered.

Regarding security and protection - hardware options are relatively a good choice as well. For example Yubikey, which can be linked to MtGox, which is still used by many. Affordable and acts as an extra layer of protection.

Hi, that's what I'm doing. The $ at MtGox won't be transferred automatically but you will have them in your wallet and then you choose how you get bitcoins and how much through them  .

Hi everyone! I'm relatively new to bitcoins too. Had a chance to buy them for $42 but missed it so hopefully the price will keeping going up  .