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SilasX on Feb 26, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: MtGox.com is offline

For the effect on a person, yes. For the implications for the platform, no.

The_Sponge on Feb 26, 2014 [–]

Well you said "I" so that's what I assumed you meant. For the effect on you.

SilasX on Feb 26, 2014 | [–]

I lost my bitcoins by trusting MtGox. Therefore, Bitcoin is a failure.

I lost my USDs from a mugging. Therefore, the USD is a failure.

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