Dorian Nakamoto Officially Denies That He Created Bitcoin 102
sumoinsanity writes "A succinct and comprehensive rebuttal has been distributed from this Mr Nakamoto about being the founder of Bitcoin. His statement reads in part: 'The first time I heard the term "bitcoin" was from my son in mid-February 2014. After being contacted by a reporter, my son called me and used the word, which I had never before heard. Shortly thereafter, the reporter confronted me at my home. I called the police. I never consented to speak with the reporter. In an ensuing discussion with the reporter from the Associated Press, I called the technology "bitcom." I was still unfamiliar with the term.' Newsweek copped a lot of criticism regarding their original expose on the purported uncovering of a BitCoin founder following their two month investigation. They defended with, 'Ms. Goodman's research was conducted under the same high editorial and ethical standards that have guided Newsweek for more than 80 years. Newsweek stands strongly behind Ms. Goodman and her article.'"
Re:Quick (Score:4, Funny)
You are the WORST first date ever. Just so you know.
Only the real messiah would deny that he... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Evidence? (Score:4, Funny)
As I recall, Ms. Goodman had no real research beyond the facts that the name was similar and he happened to do some security work under contract.
So? That does not conflict with Newsweek's claim that "Ms. Goodman's research was conducted under the same high editorial and ethical standards that have guided Newsweek for more than 80 years." Well, except for the "high" part.
Re:Evidence? (Score:4, Funny)
Not that kind of high.
OH GOSH & BEGORRA! ALWAYS AFTER MY LUCKY CHARM (Score:4, Funny)
Of course, the tradition has it he'll trick you and the gold will turn to worthless bitcoins after you've let him go.
sneaky Japanese leprechauns!