I'd say we are still in the trough of disillusionment but are well on the way toward enlightenment. 

Thanks for providing some entertainment and for an excellent blog GoWest. I don't feel scammed at all. Good work bitfoo, that was a toughie to solve.

how about here? http://betwithbtc.com/private.html

try here:  https://sealswithclubs.org/privacy.html   

It seems likely that namecoin will be accepted as a valid alternate/complementary blockchain. Merged mining and the utility factor for DNS will make them a sought after commodity in light of attempts for internet censorship.  Mining difficulty, like with BTC, will not be the determining factor for value.

oh yeah, that's right, bitcoin.conf not wallet.dat.   

Haven't set it up in windows but i remember having to create the wallet.dat file. Make sure you don't confuse it with your bitcoin wallet.