Please?
This thread has some fun, I can't deny it. Is nice to read it sometimes. But it would be better if you start something like Bitcoinica Claim Process, or something alike, more focused on updates for those trying to know how everything's going, don't you think?
It's been explicitly stated several times that Bitcoinica Consultancy alone is handling the claims process, so perhaps the request for a dedicated thread needs to be made of them - even though they seem totally unable to communicate in a timely and comprehensible manner. It would be valuable if they listed specific times when people can expect updates on the process.
I also notice that the question of whether this intrusion has been reported to law enforcement remains unanswered. There is no reason whatsoever for a legitimate enterprise not reporting the theft of its database, regardless of the contents of that database. In the past, there have been investigations into and charges laid over the theft of in-game items in virtual worlds - it's not necessary to define Bitcoin as a currency or a commodity in order to determine both that it has value and ownership. That the operators of Bitcoinica are willing to reimburse customer losses doesn't mean that the theft shouldn't be formally investigated.
