26/2 Update: Another message at the mtgox.com start page - page 2.

FierceRadish

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Language analysis:

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In the event of recent news reports

Shifting blame to media reports.

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potential repercussions on MtGox's operations and the market,

Subtle suggestion of "Mtgox the victim".

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a decision was taken

Passive voice. Absolves the writer of responsibility. "Mistakes were made" versus "we made mistakes".

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close all transactions

Transactions ≠ entire site.

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protect the site and our users.

Again, hinting that there is a third party that Mtgox is in fact protecting us from. Victim. Blame.

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We will be closely monitoring the situation and will react accordingly.

No specific timelines. No specific action.

This is one of the worst examples of PR autism I've ever read. And I've read plenty of guff in my time.

njcarlos

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Quote from: dg2010 on February 25, 2014, 11:30:54 AM

As I expected, no real information because the information is so terribly bad.

Instead they are dragging their heels for as long as they can.

T.Stuart

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One Token to Move Anything Anywhere

It's as if they're under attack from all quarters! Grin

dg2010

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As I expected, no real information because the information is so terribly bad.

Instead they are dragging their heels for as long as they can.

rograz

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They are very good at making updates that tells you nothing!

pungopete468

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Halting the trade engine and closing the site are two completely different things.

Nobody can check account balances and that's a major red flag.

bennybong

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Huh. Great transparency on what the hell is going on Huh

mvdheuvel1983

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Dear MtGox Customers,

In the event of recent news reports and the potential repercussions on MtGox's operations and the market, a decision was taken to close all transactions for the time being in order to protect the site and our users. We will be closely monitoring the situation and will react accordingly.

Best regards,
MtGox Team

It's not much, I know. But it's something...

26/2 update

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February 26th 2014

Dear MtGox Customers,

As there is a lot of speculation regarding MtGox and its future, I would like to use this opportunity to reassure everyone that I am still in Japan, and working very hard with the support of different parties to find a solution to our recent issues.

Furthermore I would like to kindly ask that people refrain from asking questions to our staff: they have been instructed not to give any response or information. Please visit this page for further announcements and updates.

Sincerely,
Mark Karpeles

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