I see the point to the newbie section but it kind of sucks when you are having issues with your mining pool and the only way to contact or ask about it is on these forums. -1 post to go.

I think the problems with security should have been anticipated by people in a network that deals with a virtual currency. I think the fact the prices have stabilized a bit means people do still believe in Bitcoins and where the market goes from here is anyones guess. Since they are making apps for cell phones and other portable devices to transfer bitcoins I think the future of bitcoins will be bright. I think as someone said the only way to kill bitcoins is for everyone to stop mining all at once which I don't see happening in the immediate future.

The real thing that amazes me is that with the OWS movement Bitcoins haven't increased significantly in price.