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Flying to japan is a publicity stunt, nothing more. The public statement was that all withdrawals are halted since they need to consolidate their accounting. So

Flying to japan is a publicity stunt, nothing more. The public statement was that all withdrawals are halted since they need to consolidate their accounting. So why would they hand out bitcoins for people that show up in person? I'd be more concerned if they gave in and cashed out everyone that shows up in person and not online. Edit: Parent stealth-edited, so I'll rephrase my comment. Original preserved here: And then, the next one comes and want his bitcoins on the spot. And then someone makes a video of a withdrawal online that fails. The video on youtube does not add anything negative to the current situation: Withdrawals are not possible, in no way.

smtddr 13y ago
>>The video on youtube does not add anything negative to the current situation: Withdrawals are not possible, in no way. If you think this video does not negatively impact MtGox's public image or cause people with funds stuck in there to become even more concerned, then I don't agree with you.
- Xylakant 13y ago
  Oh, I do believe that the video is damaging to MtGox's public image, but paying out this guy would have been at least as damaging. They hit rock bottom and are damned whatever they do. I sort of doubt if their public image matters at the moment: They either fix the problem and then can communicate that "yes, it was unfortunate but we could no do any payouts since we needed to fix the bug for all of you, instead of a nutcase that went to japan to pester us." or they can't fix it and go bankrupt at which point the video on youtube won't do any harm either. Nor do the concerns of their users: You can't withdraw funds, not at all, no way, no matter how concerned you are and how often you show up at their office. Be more concerned, go ahead. If I had any money on MtGox I'd be writing it off right now and throw a party when I get it back.
  - smtddr 13y ago
    Ah... okay, then I agree with you now.

smtddr 13y ago

>>The video on youtube does not add anything negative to the current situation: Withdrawals are not possible, in no way. If you think this video does not negatively impact MtGox's public image or cause people with funds stuck in there to become even more concerned, then I don't agree with you.

Xylakant 13y ago
Oh, I do believe that the video is damaging to MtGox's public image, but paying out this guy would have been at least as damaging. They hit rock bottom and are damned whatever they do. I sort of doubt if their public image matters at the moment: They either fix the problem and then can communicate that "yes, it was unfortunate but we could no do any payouts since we needed to fix the bug for all of you, instead of a nutcase that went to japan to pester us." or they can't fix it and go bankrupt at which point the video on youtube won't do any harm either. Nor do the concerns of their users: You can't withdraw funds, not at all, no way, no matter how concerned you are and how often you show up at their office. Be more concerned, go ahead. If I had any money on MtGox I'd be writing it off right now and throw a party when I get it back.
- smtddr 13y ago
  Ah... okay, then I agree with you now.