I've been mining just a short time, less than a month, but what a drama month.I've read loads of threads and documentation, just to learn and for fun. And then we have the epic happenings. First BTC climed to $266, then mtgox and slush got ddos:ed followed by a BTC drop, and then ddos again. BTC24 is still a mystery etc... then the hack on Slush's pool and now the phenomenal rescue of the pool.
The most overwhelming experience is that all (or most) users are so dedicated and I'm proud to be a "Slusher" too. I want to thank Slush for beeing so devoted to fix the bad things. I promise you Slush, that your skills and professionalism affects the rest of us in a positive manner. Some complained on the lack of information, but think of how others in handle their communications (bsf btc24 mtgox etc). Slush deliverd just enough amount of information. Not to little and no waste on time with over-communication. All respect to you Slush!
Couldn't agree more (I've only been about for a little over 2 weeks), but have spent that entire time learning. I am so glad I chose Slush's pool, but it wasn't a random choice. I had learnt that it was Slush who first came up with the concept of pool mining, and also Slush who wrote the software for the first co-op miners. You could say that Slush is 'The Pool Daddy'.
Great work as ever Slush - keep inspiring
K.
