the reason to worry is because all the crypto ponzi schemes work this same way.
everyting paid at first like clockwork. that turns the initial 'victims' into salesman for the scheme. they go out and create lots of proof (screenshots etc) and tell everyone about the amazing deal they get.
a bunch of money comes in. then the scammer can run until he either hits his target for the scam or when he feels like the gig is up. at that point he starts having 'hacks' and the like in order to stall.
after some more time when he realizes that he wont be getting many more deposits, he will run.
many of these schemers enjoy tormenting their victims too which could keep them promising to fix things.
Indeed, it's the same story except with Chris we have more evidence of someone with some genuine mining know-how. But yes, being paid in the past means nothing. I have more faith than normal in ltcgear than other such sites but people should plan not for the best but the worst (i.e. do not depend on this payment for loans etc.).
I have investigated Chris quite a bit indeed. Now, whether this means I can do anything if he runs...well maybe not. But I have more confidence relative to say pbmining or so. I'm not saying we'll be paid but that there is a higher chance than normal that this is not a ponzi. If it is well I was wrong and will happily admit it.