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> but I like the ideology behind this, and lately the US government doesn't seem to be all that concerned about the liberties of its citizens Definitely a case
by jpdoctor 14y ago
> but I like the ideology behind this, and lately the US government doesn't seem to be all that concerned about the liberties of its citizens
Definitely a case of "no such thing as bad publicity". At this point, he probably has better name recognition than dropbox, before the product is even out.
- 1337biz 14y agoIt is not bad publicity at all. In fact he has, despite his problematic past, shown the strongest commitment possible to his clients. He could have sold or left Megaupload long before things came down. He could have left the Mega idea behind and put his focus and money towards saver ventures. But instead he continues to stay dedicated to the cause he is fighting for. Showing that you are willing to fight for your cause, despite having powerful enemies, and sticking to your mission even after your company, your home and your private life have been raided, demonstrates integrity. And integrity is probably the best publicity you can get - especially when operating in controversial industries. I personally would love to see a Mega incubator that fosters an environment of similar challenging ideas (for example building on Mega's in-browser encryption).
- baby 14y agoAre you sure? I don't think I'm the only one having reservations about signing up for a MEGA account. Since his last product didn't last, what tells me that the same fate is not going to hit his new project? I can't put needed files on a product that might go down with my files someday. That said I support the guy and will use MEGA. But double back up of sensitive files with a dropbox/skydrive/google drive.