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I am curious why.  I have a vested interest in discovering the truth about BFL.  If it is a scam, then I would get authorities involved immediately.  If I found out it was a scam and tried to sell my preorder, then everyone would immediately become suspicious.

If I remember correctly, reese shilled for pirate and then deleted all of his posts.  This disqualifies him in my opinion.

Gigavps has already met BFL and already trusts them fully.  He also met pirate in person and trusted him fully.[/list]


What about DeathAndTaxes?

Atlas FTW, just kidding.

Put me down for gigavps, if he's a willing participant.

If I had the time I would nominate myself, but I already fly enough as it is.

That counts you out in my books.

I have no idea if the community "trusts" me at all, but I may be willing to do this, for the sake of the community as a whole. I've been fairly sceptical of BFL from the beginning. Came very close to buying some Singles back at their launch, but ended up going the other route. And now I'm fairly well aligned with "the other camp" (ie the other more open FPGA manufacturers). But if BFL is making a legitimate attempt at being open, I'm willing to help with that, to hopefully improve professionalism in this space as a whole. BFL is one of several players that is in a position to have a major impact on Bitcoin soon, and if they can be convinced to be a lot more open about things it will be good for everyone (I think).

Not saying I'll buy their product I'm already fairly invested in alternative products right now, but I think that, combined with my decent exposure to most of the recent dedicating mining tech, along with real Electronics Engineering, and FPGA Development knowledge and experience, makes me "qualified" if you will, to judge.

If the flight is free, and basic accommodations are covered, I'm game (provided it works with my already fairly busy schedule, and my Wife doesn't object lol).

That said, I would only do it under the circumstances that I'm not restricted in any way from disclosing what I see/discover. I will be professional and impartial, and provide a real review. And I won't hide information and only release "tidbits" or vague details to the community either. I'll want to take pictures, video if possible, and post real results (performance numbers, measured specs, and observed details as well). So with that caveat on there, I doubt if BFL would allow me in their doors

Also I'm not in the USA, but I am just across the border in Canada (I'm like an hour or so drive from Buffalo,NY). So I doubt that it's much of a stretch for them at all compared to flying from within the USA.

I'm glad to see Josh doing this and nominate myself.

• I am skeptical of potential scams
• I have been on the forums since Oct. 2010, so I am extremely unlikely to be a BFL shill.
• I was not scammed by pirate or other ponzis and I actively call out scams on the forums.
• I have some technical knowledge (Software Engineering day job, EE/Comp. Eng. turned CS in college)
• I am a BFL customer (Minirig hosted by Inaba + SC preorder).  I also have a couple Avalons preordered and some GPUs still running

I live close to a major airport on the west coast and can fly out any time.

If there is anyone with a better understanding of hardware (that isn't producing a competing ASIC) and is a long time member of the community, I would recommend them over myself.

In my opinion, anyone who bought into pirate's obvious ponzi or is selling competing ASICs should not be chosen.

Gigavps is a bad choice, as he got scammed by pirate even after meeting him in person.  Plus, I think he has already visited BFL.

I vote CABLEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Good point. I was going for reputable forum members that BFL knows, but perhaps it would be a bit bias.

^ lol

I want someone actively skeptical of BFL, but not to the point of insanity (or ass kissing). Reeses would be awesome, but I don't think Josh would do that.

Woot!

I am ok with this. As long as I don't have to wear it to bed.

Can these 2 ppl please be equipped with good cameras that never stop rolling/shooting?

I am going to throw my name into the hat for a chance to partake in the "BFL Experience".

Also East Coast USA.

Throw in 2 nights at a hotel and a rental car, and you've got a deal. 

Sounds like an enjoyable experience to get a first hand look.  I don't have the experience with custom mining hardware though to be qualified to test it.  But I will be interested to see how the report goes, as I've been thinking about investing in a mining operation of my own. 

Damn... 

So my vote is:
mrb

Have you even flown from Sydney to LAX? Not exactly enjoyable, especially just to do it again the next day.

If BFL is paying for my planeflight, then I would be more then willing to come meet you guys, if you were to accept me. I am interested in meeting you all, testing the devices, checking out the facility, and of course coming back to these forums and elsewhere to put in a good word. I live in the Eastcoast, USA.

Also, I think Gigavps might be interested in visiting. I know he's been a big BFL customer for quiet some time.

No.

I will be more then happy to take a day or two off work and write an article for http://www.btcmu.info about the trip. Would some pictures be ok?

Name:   yochdog
Posts:   1327

If yochdog's next post here is 1337 then I agree.

I also heard that. I also heard he steals ASICs from BFL's dumpster.

I'm trying to think of people who are well established in the Bitcoin community, who would be willing to do this, who wouldn't be called a BFL shill after-the-fact. I could see Yochdog.

Well, do you want to go to Kansas City?