var TRINITY_TTS_WP_CONFIG={“cleanText”:”Commentary: Satoshi Nakamoto extracts his pound of flesh from Peter McCormack.u23f8Itu2019s been more than three years in the making, but this week, Satoshi Nakamotou2014better known in the English and American courts as Dr. Craig S. Wrightu2014finally extracted his pound of flesh from disgraced podcaster Peter McCormack.u23f8For years, Wright graciously endured a torrent of abuse from the self-styled u2018crypto expert,u2019 remaining mum as McCormack attacked Wrightu2019s character, his colleagues and his lifeu2019s worku2014all in the pathetic pursuit of getting a rise out of the man who birthed the technology that McCormack has since dedicated his professional life to covering.u23f8But everyone has their limits.u23f8Wrightu2019s limit, as the proceedings demonstrated, was a fourth direct invitation from McCormack to sue him for his libelous and defamatory statements.u23f8Well, be careful what you wish for.u23f8That such hubris was ultimately the downfall of McCormack will likely come as a surprise to very few, other than perhaps, himself.u23f8And while the conclusion of the protracted legal battle may have come with more of a whimper than a bangu2014the verdict released unceremoniously online, rather than before what would have certainly been a capacity crowd in the courtroom supporting Bitcoinu2019s creatoru2014the result was all that mattered.u23f8Another W for Dr. Wright.u23f8Another W for Satoshi.u23f8And a resounding blow for bullies the world around who think that the shield of a keyboard and computer screen will protect them from the repercussion of online abuse.u23f8Welcome to law, Mr. McCormack.u23f8That the damages awarded to Wright totaled a pound sterling (as opposed to a literal pound of flesh, or, say,u00a0a tier 10 English football club) may come as something of a disappointment to some of Satoshiu2019s most fervent supporters, many of whom wanted to see McCormack justly endure a hefty penalty financially as well as reputationally for his derision of Satoshi.u23f8But letu2019s be clear, this was about so much more than any punitive measures a judge could have inflicted upon McCormack. For Craig, this was never a case about trying to personally enrich himself. This was about proving whatu2019s Wright and whatu2019s wrong. And on that front, todayu2019s ruling could not have been more decisive.u23f815 counts.u23f815 guilty verdicts.u23f815 for 15u2014assuredly the first time anyone dumb enough to dispute clear facts, backed up by a mountain of unimpeachable evidence before a court of law, has earned a perfect score in anything.u23f8And you can be sure, this isnu2019t a scorecard McCormack will soon forget.u23f8Because make no mistake, despite the mercy offered by Justice Chamberlain in Mondayu2019s rulingu2014sparing McCormack from the indignity of certain bankruptcy that a truly just award would have almost certainly inflicted upon himu2014this lesson in law and civics will still come at a steep price.u23f8Already the courts have awarded Wright more than u00a3100,000 in legal costsu2014predominantly as a result of McCormacku2019s shenanigans and cowardiceu2014with the prospect of a further costs order still looming large. Just how vociferously Wright opts to pursue this legal avenue remains to be seen. Will he show the same compassion that Justice Chamberlain did and let him off the hook to scamper home and lick his wounds?u23f8I wouldnu2019t be so sure.u23f8But regardless, chin up Pete. Bedford Townu2019s season officially kicks off this weekend, so further opportunities to pay handsomely in the pursuit of taking very public Ls are just around the corner.u23f8On a more serious note, though, if I may, a word of advice.u23f8While you patrol the sidelines in Stratford this weekend, I hope you take the time to reflect; to reflect on the falsities you were all too quick to propagate; to reflect on the damage you inflicted to both your bank balance and reputation; to reflect on the stain you have left on the entire digital asset industry as a result of this saga; and ultimately, to reflect on the simple truth that actions have consequences.u23f8And while this extended episode will no doubt be a sore spot for some time to come, always remember that nobody is beyond redemption. The Satoshi I know is a humble, kind and generous man, so when you see the error of your ways and seek to repentu2014and that day is coming, be it today, tomorrow or perhaps even decades from nowu2014I have no doubt he will graciously accept your apology for the harm you caused.u23f8The McCormack verdict is a win for Bitcoin.u23f8Itu2019s a win for truth.u23f8Itu2019s a win for justice.u23f8Itu2019s a win for everyone bold enough to stand up to bullies, no matter the personal cost.u23f8And perhaps most importantly, itu2019s a win for everything Wright.u23f8″,”headlineText”:”Commentary: Satoshi Nakamoto extracts his pound of flesh from Peter McCormack”,”articleText”:”Itu2019s been more than three years in the making, but this week, Satoshi Nakamotou2014better known in the English and American courts as Dr. Craig S. Wrightu2014finally extracted his pound of flesh from disgraced podcaster Peter McCormack.u23f8For years, Wright graciously endured a torrent of abuse from the self-styled u2018crypto expert,u2019 remaining mum as McCormack attacked Wrightu2019s character, his colleagues and his lifeu2019s worku2014all in the pathetic pursuit of getting a rise out of the man who birthed the technology that McCormack has since dedicated his professional life to covering.u23f8But everyone has their limits.u23f8Wrightu2019s limit, as the proceedings demonstrated, was a fourth direct invitation from McCormack to sue him for his libelous and defamatory statements.u23f8Well, be careful what you wish for.u23f8That such hubris was ultimately the downfall of McCormack will likely come as a surprise to very few, other than perhaps, himself.u23f8And while the conclusion of the protracted legal battle may have come with more of a whimper than a bangu2014the verdict released unceremoniously online, rather than before what would have certainly been a capacity crowd in the courtroom supporting Bitcoinu2019s creatoru2014the result was all that mattered.u23f8Another W for Dr. Wright.u23f8Another W for Satoshi.u23f8And a resounding blow for bullies the world around who think that the shield of a keyboard and computer screen will protect them from the repercussion of online abuse.u23f8Welcome to law, Mr. McCormack.u23f8That the damages awarded to Wright totaled a pound sterling (as opposed to a literal pound of flesh, or, say,u00a0a tier 10 English football club) may come as something of a disappointment to some of Satoshiu2019s most fervent supporters, many of whom wanted to see McCormack justly endure a hefty penalty financially as well as reputationally for his derision of Satoshi.u23f8But letu2019s be clear, this was about so much more than any punitive measures a judge could have inflicted upon McCormack. For Craig, this was never a case about trying to personally enrich himself. This was about proving whatu2019s Wright and whatu2019s wrong. And on that front, todayu2019s ruling could not have been more decisive.u23f815 counts.u23f815 guilty verdicts.u23f815 for 15u2014assuredly the first time anyone dumb enough to dispute clear facts, backed up by a mountain of unimpeachable evidence before a court of law, has earned a perfect score in anything.u23f8And you can be sure, this isnu2019t a scorecard McCormack will soon forget.u23f8Because make no mistake, despite the mercy offered by Justice Chamberlain in Mondayu2019s rulingu2014sparing McCormack from the indignity of certain bankruptcy that a truly just award would have almost certainly inflicted upon himu2014this lesson in law and civics will still come at a steep price.u23f8Already the courts have awarded Wright more than u00a3100,000 in legal costsu2014predominantly as a result of McCormacku2019s shenanigans and cowardiceu2014with the prospect of a further costs order still looming large. Just how vociferously Wright opts to pursue this legal avenue remains to be seen. Will he show the same compassion that Justice Chamberlain did and let him off the hook to scamper home and lick his wounds?u23f8I wouldnu2019t be so sure.u23f8But regardless, chin up Pete. Bedford Townu2019s season officially kicks off this weekend, so further opportunities to pay handsomely in the pursuit of taking very public Ls are just around the corner.u23f8On a more serious note, though, if I may, a word of advice.u23f8While you patrol the sidelines in Stratford this weekend, I hope you take the time to reflect; to reflect on the falsities you were all too quick to propagate; to reflect on the damage you inflicted to both your bank balance and reputation; to reflect on the stain you have left on the entire digital asset industry as a result of this saga; and ultimately, to reflect on the simple truth that actions have consequences.u23f8And while this extended episode will no doubt be a sore spot for some time to come, always remember that nobody is beyond redemption. The Satoshi I know is a humble, kind and generous man, so when you see the error of your ways and seek to repentu2014and that day is coming, be it today, tomorrow or perhaps even decades from nowu2014I have no doubt he will graciously accept your apology for the harm you caused.u23f8The McCormack verdict is a win for Bitcoin.u23f8Itu2019s a win for truth.u23f8Itu2019s a win for justice.u23f8Itu2019s a win for everyone bold enough to stand up to bullies, no matter the personal cost.u23f8And perhaps most importantly, itu2019s a win for everything Wright.u23f8″,”metadata”:{“author”:”Adair Snipes”},”pluginVersion”:”5.7.4″}; |
It’s been more than three years in the making, but this week, Satoshi Nakamoto—better known in the English and American courts as Dr. Craig S. Wright—finally extracted his pound of flesh from disgraced podcaster Peter McCormack.
For years, Wright graciously endured a torrent of abuse from the self-styled ‘crypto expert,’ remaining mum as McCormack attacked Wright’s character, his colleagues and his life’s work—all in the pathetic pursuit of getting a rise out of the man who birthed the technology that McCormack has since dedicated his professional life to covering.
But everyone has their limits.
Wright’s limit, as the proceedings demonstrated, was a fourth direct invitation from McCormack to sue him for his libelous and defamatory statements.
Well, be careful what you wish for.
That such hubris was ultimately the downfall of McCormack will likely come as a surprise to very few, other than perhaps, himself.
And while the conclusion of the protracted legal battle may have come with more of a whimper than a bang—the verdict released unceremoniously online, rather than before what would have certainly been a capacity crowd in the courtroom supporting Bitcoin’s creator—the result was all that mattered.
Another W for Dr. Wright.
Another W for Satoshi.
And a resounding blow for bullies the world around who think that the shield of a keyboard and computer screen will protect them from the repercussion of online abuse.
Welcome to law, Mr. McCormack.
That the damages awarded to Wright totaled a pound sterling (as opposed to a literal pound of flesh, or, say, a tier 10 English football club) may come as something of a disappointment to some of Satoshi’s most fervent supporters, many of whom wanted to see McCormack justly endure a hefty penalty financially as well as reputationally for his derision of Satoshi.
But let’s be clear, this was about so much more than any punitive measures a judge could have inflicted upon McCormack. For Craig, this was never a case about trying to personally enrich himself. This was about proving what’s Wright and what’s wrong. And on that front, today’s ruling could not have been more decisive.
15 counts.
15 guilty verdicts.
15 for 15—assuredly the first time anyone dumb enough to dispute clear facts, backed up by a mountain of unimpeachable evidence before a court of law, has earned a perfect score in anything.
And you can be sure, this isn’t a scorecard McCormack will soon forget.
Because make no mistake, despite the mercy offered by Justice Chamberlain in Monday’s ruling—sparing McCormack from the indignity of certain bankruptcy that a truly just award would have almost certainly inflicted upon him—this lesson in law and civics will still come at a steep price.
Already the courts have awarded Wright more than £100,000 in legal costs—predominantly as a result of McCormack’s shenanigans and cowardice—with the prospect of a further costs order still looming large. Just how vociferously Wright opts to pursue this legal avenue remains to be seen. Will he show the same compassion that Justice Chamberlain did and let him off the hook to scamper home and lick his wounds?
I wouldn’t be so sure.
But regardless, chin up Pete. Bedford Town’s season officially kicks off this weekend, so further opportunities to pay handsomely in the pursuit of taking very public Ls are just around the corner.
On a more serious note, though, if I may, a word of advice.
While you patrol the sidelines in Stratford this weekend, I hope you take the time to reflect; to reflect on the falsities you were all too quick to propagate; to reflect on the damage you inflicted to both your bank balance and reputation; to reflect on the stain you have left on the entire digital asset industry as a result of this saga; and ultimately, to reflect on the simple truth that actions have consequences.
And while this extended episode will no doubt be a sore spot for some time to come, always remember that nobody is beyond redemption. The Satoshi I know is a humble, kind and generous man, so when you see the error of your ways and seek to repent—and that day is coming, be it today, tomorrow or perhaps even decades from now—I have no doubt he will graciously accept your apology for the harm you caused.
The McCormack verdict is a win for Bitcoin.
It’s a win for truth.
It’s a win for justice.
It’s a win for everyone bold enough to stand up to bullies, no matter the personal cost.
And perhaps most importantly, it’s a win for everything Wright.
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