KNC is a reputable company. Why would they do such a thing?
Like @KGBSlim said, you must have pissed off the wrong person.

Probably in 6-8 months' time.

Don't think it'll crash anytime soon. But it won't be hitting 1000 either.

My understanding is that the price isn't going to come down anytime soon. So you're better off investing in BTCs like I'm currently doing, rather than mining them.

I personally never had much luck with the free bitcoins thingy. Gambling however is a little better.

Ran a miner on my laptop just to check. Gave me around 50-55Mh/s.