That is a lot of items to tie together but I am willing to give it a shot.
When I go into McDonalds and my Big Mac is messed up, I do not go yell at the 16y/o cashier. The best thing I can do is take my business elsewhere and not make a scene because the 16y/o kid really doesn't give a shit anyway and he lacks the knowledge of how important customers and support are for the business that pays him.
The IOTA Team lacks comprehension about the importance of the "investors" "or for the people that "purchased software" as they like to state. They believe they cannot and do not hurt those that have paid them to perform a job (or for functional software) by treating them poorly and without regard. They behave much like the 16y/o cashier at McDonalds would behave.
So you want to know how Michael Vick ties into the equation (me too
) - Michael Vick was going to be the next superstar, he could do no wrong and THOUGHT people would overlook his shortcomings because of the talent he had on the football field. We all know how that turned out, he in fact wasn't untouchable and his "shortcomings" ruined his football career. Sure he came back but people really didn't give a shit anymore. Well the IOTA Team thinks they are the Michael Vick of the crypto world- They firmly believe that their shortcomings will be overlooked because of the "Technology" they are going to unleash on the world. I am certain that those corporate entities will overlook their shortcomings and treat them as if they are big and grown up.
Which brings us to the finale- What on earth does the IOTA Team have in common with a Cover Band - well they are both flawed believing they can make something better than the original. Well let me save you some frustration, you cannot reinvent the wheel to a better shape than it already is and you cannot reinvent Bitcoin for which you have compared yourself to on your own posts.
I own 2 Ti of IOTA, after I was treated the way I was today on their Slack Channel I do not wish to support them in anyway. It was my first time logging on and I was immediately banned, I logged back in with a new account to see what the hell happened and was greeted with being called a liar etc. Instead of making a scene with a 16y/o I made a choice to leave and to post about it here so that others will be aware.
I am sure this will fall on deaf ears but I feel better for posting it.