Pretty weak, can't say I'm shocked.
Dissapointed in Matt, will never bet with him again of course, and I believe he deserves the scamatar.
From a damage control standpoint, I hope this community separates the awesome work done by the handful of fine gentlemen that work on Bitcoin Magazine with this 1 crazy and hurtful action made by a guy that also works on the magazine. Of course the backlash towards the magazine is unavoidable when you welch on a $700k+ bet, so that much shouldn't shock Matt or the others involved with that project - some users will not want to give any business to an entity that makes Matt coin.
I personally will be writing an article on BTC gambling for Bitcoin Magazine and I fully support that project after getting my issue #1 delivered a few months late I read it cover to cover and it was so well written and well produced I called every BTC friend in Vegas to see if they wanted to borrow it. (my issues #2 & #3 are also pretty late, I think I ordered them 3-4 weeks ago - but it's that good I don't care as long as it gets here in calendar 2012) I will write articles for free for BTC mag as many as they will take from me just to support their amazing magazine which certainly brings bitcoin awareness to many.
This was an idiotic thing for Matt to do. He has lost almost all credibility with me. Gamblers take bets very seriously, and had I lost I would have paid. Because he didn't do that for me, we won't do any future business involving coin. While me writing articles may directly make Matt coin, I will accept that injustice to fulfill the greater good of spreading BTC.
Topic: Discussion about 10,000BTC Bet (Official) - page 9. (Read 104454 times)
Never seen anyone commit social suicide via the internet before. 
In all honestty though, I actually feel VIOLATED.
It's as if Matthew reached into my pocket and stole the Bitcoins right out from under me. This couldn't have come at a worse time, as I already spent the Bitcoins that I had planned to win, so in essence, he's not only a Scammer, but also a thief. Matthew stole my bitcoins.
It's as if Matthew reached into my pocket and stole the Bitcoins right out from under me. This couldn't have come at a worse time, as I already spent the Bitcoins that I had planned to win, so in essence, he's not only a Scammer, but also a thief. Matthew stole my bitcoins.
You should slap yourself for spending money you didn't have.
What did you spend the coins on?
Psy let's put him on ignore.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
What for? He's not posting. And I'm not mad about him not paying, just about his lame excuse.
I would respect him more if he just said: Fuck you all, I'm not paying a dime. That's what you get for trusting me.
Agreed, I could give him a nominal amount of respect if he did that. But his statements prior, and subsequent weasel words show he was actually hoping for a payday. Despicable.
Also, trying to equate MNW bettors with pirate investors is ridiculous. MNW bettors lost 0 coin. On the other hand, to invest in pirate and then used MNW as a hedge (instead of selling PPT bonds for whatever they could get), is truly sad.
Worst part is, MNW acted like he was helping pirate investors. But they're the ones who got hurt, not the scam-callers he was attempting to "teach a lesson".
Psy let's put him on ignore.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
What for? He's not posting. And I'm not mad about him not paying, just about his lame excuse.
I would respect him more if he just said: Fuck you all, I'm not paying a dime. That's what you get for trusting me.
Absolutely +1
What enrages me (yes, rage is the trot word) isnt that I didn't get what I never was going to get, but the true fact of a significant financial loss: popcorn. I even purchased extra butter. This is all we get? A play on words? I am so let down by an aweful cop out ending.
If you're gonna get the scammer tag, at least earn it by going out like a man.
Psy let's put him on ignore.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
What for? He's not posting. And I'm not mad about him not paying, just about his lame excuse.
I would respect him more if he just said: Fuck you all, I'm not paying a dime. That's what you get for trusting me.
Name: Matthew N. Wright
Posts: 6015
Position: SCAMMER
Date Registered: June 16, 2011, 03:19:25 PM
Last Active: Today at 01:49:01 AM <--- 5 min ago
He must be appreciating all the attention he got... reading and reading about himself lol
Posts: 6015
Position: SCAMMER
Date Registered: June 16, 2011, 03:19:25 PM
Last Active: Today at 01:49:01 AM <--- 5 min ago
He must be appreciating all the attention he got... reading and reading about himself lol
Of course he is and we are all stroking his ego.
Name: Matthew N. Wright
Posts: 6015
Position: SCAMMER
Date Registered: June 16, 2011, 03:19:25 PM
Last Active: Today at 01:49:01 AM <--- 5 min ago
He must be appreciating all the attention he got... reading and reading about himself lol
Posts: 6015
Position: SCAMMER
Date Registered: June 16, 2011, 03:19:25 PM
Last Active: Today at 01:49:01 AM <--- 5 min ago
He must be appreciating all the attention he got... reading and reading about himself lol
Psy let's put him on ignore.
That will piss him off if everyone does that.
Name: Matthew N. Wright
Posts: 6015
Position: SCAMMER
Date Registered: June 16, 2011, 03:19:25 PM
Last Active: Today at 01:49:01 AM <--- 5 min ago
He must be appreciating all the attention he got... reading and reading about himself lol
Posts: 6015
Position: SCAMMER
Date Registered: June 16, 2011, 03:19:25 PM
Last Active: Today at 01:49:01 AM <--- 5 min ago
He must be appreciating all the attention he got... reading and reading about himself lol
I'm still agonizing over which is funnier... watching the entire spreadsheet worth of bettors get pantsed in public, or the outcry over it.
If anyone who had an IQ reaching into double digits did any background on Matty, and his Hilarious Horde of Hijinks you would have known good and early that this would turn out to be a spoof, a canard, a bon geste. You have all been made out to look as foolish as online personas can possibly be, and every single bettor who lined up for this abuse looks about as intelligent as the losers on To Catch A Predator, who stand there dumbfounded, wondering why they aren't screwing a 14 year old hottie, and they are being grilled on TV instead.
I would imagine the only remorse Matt has is that it fell on the 9th of September, and not the 1st of April.
What a boatload of buffoons! Quick, back into your clown car and go chasing after the next great scheme... you know they next one has to be real...
This needs to stay...too good not to quote. If anyone who had an IQ reaching into double digits did any background on Matty, and his Hilarious Horde of Hijinks you would have known good and early that this would turn out to be a spoof, a canard, a bon geste. You have all been made out to look as foolish as online personas can possibly be, and every single bettor who lined up for this abuse looks about as intelligent as the losers on To Catch A Predator, who stand there dumbfounded, wondering why they aren't screwing a 14 year old hottie, and they are being grilled on TV instead.
I would imagine the only remorse Matt has is that it fell on the 9th of September, and not the 1st of April.
What a boatload of buffoons! Quick, back into your clown car and go chasing after the next great scheme... you know they next one has to be real...
What abuse exactly? those who made bets lost nothing. Matthew received a scammer tag.
Bad trolls need to stay home.
I bet (heh) that people did lose money.
1. Investor notices the bet thread
2. Investor notices TYGRR-BOND-P is trading at 0.1 BTC
3. Investor buys 1 share
4. Investor bets 1 BTC
5. MNW exposes the "loophole"
6. Investor is forced to sell his share again, at a loss of 0.04 BTC.
Just because MNW didn't gain doesn't mean others didn't lose. If I break your window, neither of us gain. I'd still be an asshole though, especially if there's no recourse you have against me.
1. Investor notices the bet thread
2. Investor notices TYGRR-BOND-P is trading at 0.1 BTC
3. Investor buys 1 share
4. Investor bets 1 BTC
5. MNW exposes the "loophole"
6. Investor is forced to sell his share again, at a loss of 0.04 BTC.
Just because MNW didn't gain doesn't mean others didn't lose. If I break your window, neither of us gain. I'd still be an asshole though, especially if there's no recourse you have against me.
Did you make a bet with matthew? Did you give him credibility at that time of that bet. If so that I would have to question your judgement. If not why are you defending those who did.
I already gave him zero credibility before the bet which is why I never bet him
#6 What drugs are you on at the moment? List Legal and Non Legal.
That's a very rude question. How many bitcoins do you have?
I've never done drugs (at least not knowingly) in my life.
I've heard people say this before and I've always stood in wonder.. what could they possibly mean? Really they have no concept of what the word drug means? Despite the importance drugs have had in human society? A dictionary might be helpful if that is really the case..
More likely it is kind of a statement of faith, like claiming the virgin birth or Joseph Smith really had gold tablets delivered by angels. You say it not because you really think its true, but to prove to others you are better than them or part of some elite club.
Or it means something else? Enlighten me.
Well I'm not so interested in the elite club unless it helps improve human knowledge and make us safer and smarter so I'm gonna go send some coins to Erowid instead. If you have any interested in drugs as a hater and/or user you will appreciate their resources. And you will like they have a coin logo on their front page now
http://www.erowid.org/donations/donations_bitcoin.php
I think 14 year olds are hotties. Dudes, its not Creepy.
Dont mind him he is from the Medieval Times when 50 year olds got with 14 year olds like white on rice. Sadpandatech wish we were in those times still!
see what I did thur.
harhar. it was just as funny as wad u dided up dar...
Ahh i see...
I think 14 year olds are hotties. Dudes, its not Creepy.
Dont mind him he is from the Medieval Times when 50 year olds got with 14 year olds like white on rice. I wish we were in those times still!
see what I did thur.
harhar. it was just as funny as wad u dided up dar...
I'm still agonizing over which is funnier... watching the entire spreadsheet worth of bettors get pantsed in public, or the outcry over it.
If anyone who had an IQ reaching into double digits did any background on Matty, and his Hilarious Horde of Hijinks you would have known good and early that this would turn out to be a spoof, a canard, a bon geste. You have all been made out to look as foolish as online personas can possibly be, and every single bettor who lined up for this abuse looks about as intelligent as the losers on To Catch A Predator, who stand there dumbfounded, wondering why they aren't screwing a 14 year old hottie, and they are being grilled on TV instead.
I would imagine the only remorse Matt has is that it fell on the 9th of September, and not the 1st of April.
What a boatload of buffoons! Quick, back into your clown car and go chasing after the next great scheme... you know they next one has to be real...
If anyone who had an IQ reaching into double digits did any background on Matty, and his Hilarious Horde of Hijinks you would have known good and early that this would turn out to be a spoof, a canard, a bon geste. You have all been made out to look as foolish as online personas can possibly be, and every single bettor who lined up for this abuse looks about as intelligent as the losers on To Catch A Predator, who stand there dumbfounded, wondering why they aren't screwing a 14 year old hottie, and they are being grilled on TV instead.
I would imagine the only remorse Matt has is that it fell on the 9th of September, and not the 1st of April.
What a boatload of buffoons! Quick, back into your clown car and go chasing after the next great scheme... you know they next one has to be real...
You think 14 year olds are hotties? Dude. Creepy.
Dont mind him he is from the Medieval Times when 50 year olds got with 14 year olds like white on rice.
I'm still agonizing over which is funnier... watching the entire spreadsheet worth of bettors get pantsed in public, or the outcry over it.
Sorry, but the list of betters was public almost from the beginning. Matt's post didn't change anything, since everyone was able to see who bet what from the few Google Docs links provided earlier.How did you manage to interpret 'get pantsed in public' into, 'get made public'?
English Mutha Fugga, do you read it?
Thought he was referring to Matt's post where he listed all the bettors and how much they bet on the forum. Guess I was wrong.
FYI, Russian is my first language. Then Ukrainian. Then English. (Then a few others). My language skills are also inversely proportional to how late I stayed up the night before, reading Matthew's bet threads XD
doh, I wasn't expecint for you to have to defend yourself, m8. i was just picking at you for missing it. ;p
Your language skills are proportionally greater than most to say the least.
That said, it will be curious to see if we can gain some focus back on more realistic business ventures to apply would be wanton BTC towards with the culling of all the high risk stakes mostly over..
I'm still agonizing over which is funnier... watching the entire spreadsheet worth of bettors get pantsed in public, or the outcry over it.
If anyone who had an IQ reaching into double digits did any background on Matty, and his Hilarious Horde of Hijinks you would have known good and early that this would turn out to be a spoof, a canard, a bon geste. You have all been made out to look as foolish as online personas can possibly be, and every single bettor who lined up for this abuse looks about as intelligent as the losers on To Catch A Predator, who stand there dumbfounded, wondering why they aren't screwing a 14 year old hottie, and they are being grilled on TV instead.
I would imagine the only remorse Matt has is that it fell on the 9th of September, and not the 1st of April.
What a boatload of buffoons! Quick, back into your clown car and go chasing after the next great scheme... you know they next one has to be real...
If anyone who had an IQ reaching into double digits did any background on Matty, and his Hilarious Horde of Hijinks you would have known good and early that this would turn out to be a spoof, a canard, a bon geste. You have all been made out to look as foolish as online personas can possibly be, and every single bettor who lined up for this abuse looks about as intelligent as the losers on To Catch A Predator, who stand there dumbfounded, wondering why they aren't screwing a 14 year old hottie, and they are being grilled on TV instead.
I would imagine the only remorse Matt has is that it fell on the 9th of September, and not the 1st of April.
What a boatload of buffoons! Quick, back into your clown car and go chasing after the next great scheme... you know they next one has to be real...
You think 14 year olds are hotties? Dude. Creepy.
My suggestion applies better to situations where someone actually took your coins as opposed to a bet where no transfers occured.
I guess there are enough photos to locate him : https://www.facebook.com/matthew.n.wright
What a fucking clown. Good job dicking over pirate debt holders even more by allowing them to "hedge" with a fraudulent bet you never intended to pay. Good job on teaching those guys a lesson 
.
. Oh come now. Theymos allows ponzi schemes on the forum, then gets miffed when people don't read the bet their agreeing to in my thread? The double standard is twice as hilarious as the "scammer" tag. I'll wear it with pride. Remember, remember, the 9th of September. (And to everyone who dared to say that people were "stupid" and "ruining bitcoin" by investing into Pirate, you may now eat your socks for complaining about losing this bet)
I have been semi watching your bs thread for a couple weeks. Personally i never expected you to pay up if you lost. Although i was expecting something more along the lines of "I will pay you, in 40 years, MUHAHAHAHA(Cheezy troll laugh)" Stupid, but at least it would sort of fit within the framework of your "Bet"
Trying to wiggle out with your crap about paying yourself is just an Epic Fail though. Lets go back and look at the bet for why.
http://www.mables.com/halloween/tn/cursed-pirate-gold.jpg
If you truly believe that Pirate is a scam/ponzi, then this is a no-brainer easy money for you.
"Easy money for you" When you had no intention of paying anything, to anyone, but yourself? Personally i am guessing you expected to win at the start, then woke up to the real world and tried to play it up as your "Master plan" to teach us all a lesson, and look like less of an idiot when it blew up. I could be wrong, and you could have just been trolling for all these weeks, but at the end of the day you did earn the scammer tag.If you truly believe that Pirate is a scam/ponzi, then this is a no-brainer easy money for you.
http://www.mables.com/halloween/tn/cursed-pirate-gold.jpg
Anyone (including myself) who renigs on their bets will be labeled a scammer on the forums.
Once again "Easy money for you", this means you will pay the people who bet with you if you lose. Thus, by your own words, you are a scammer. Trying to wiggle out of it by paying yourself, something no judge in the world would accept(Without a substantial bribe) is just pathetic.Anyone (including myself) who renigs on their bets will be labeled a scammer on the forums.
On a more humorus note... When are you going to report yourself to the ""Bitcoin Police""?(Another HUGE Red Flag that you had no intention of paying anyone, if in fact, you did eventually lose)
http://www.mables.com/halloween/tn/cursed-pirate-gold.jpg
Theymos will retain the IP addresses of everyone who has committed here and as you are marked a scammer for not paying, you will also be reported to the bitcoin police and tracked.
Theymos will retain the IP addresses of everyone who has committed here and as you are marked a scammer for not paying, you will also be reported to the bitcoin police and tracked.
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