I refuse to identify myself on MtGox to be able to use SEPA transfers.
Unfortunately, this is a legal obligation and we have to follow Europeans rules on that regard. FYI, each time you are using SEPA you are sending regardless of what you want/think most of your personal data the recipient of the transfer including your name and address, so basically you are identify yourself.
We Mt.Gox are then legally obliged to match both information sent to us and the one we have in our system. We understand that this overall process may be annoying for some and we would love to make it easier for all, but running an honest and legal business is what ultimately everybody wants and need!
Legality is ultimately a matter of opinion, and the people with the guns (governments) are expressing some really shitty opinions lately.
Legality may be a matter of opinion, but my opinion of Bitcoin operations who chose to attempt to skirt the law is pretty dang low. Too many people getting burned by operations that are technically illegal and give out little information about themselves. I'd rather go with a company who is more worried about complying legally, so that my funds don't suddenly get frozen by the government, and to avoid another "my bitcoin" fiasco.
Laws for money operations are there for a reason - to ensure that the consumer doesn't get burned. If My Bitcoin had complied with all applicable money service business laws, you can bet your bottom that there wouldn't have been hundreds of users who lost 50% of their coins.
But, as you said, complying with laws and regulations is ultimately a matter of opinion. It is my opinion that MtGox is doing the right thing with regards to that though, to ensure trust of their services and longevity of their business. You can certainly continue using your sketchy, outside-of-the-law exchanges though.
Just noticed, a quick credit edit
I am not sure why someone would want to advertise using a quote from Wikipedia as the source for anything, when the actual source is better.
This "Part" is aimed to change with time, also, while I agree that BitcoinCharts is a nice choice as well, Wikipedia is here used for its "neutrality" toward Bitcoin.
Wikipedia is not a reliable source. Quoting it on the front page looks very unprofessional.
If someone edits the article and adds "Mt. Gox sucks balls", will you quote that too?
Would have to agree with this... I did a double-take when I saw Wikipedia being quoted. I don't think I've ever seen that before in my life, except on badly-written college papers that get an F.
