As a long time member of the ChanCoin community I can verify gossamer sock's story and vouch for his good character. It baffles me that there are people who knows the truth of this who would take time out of their day to create internet aliases and tell lies aimed at hurting gossamer's reputation and the ChanCoin project.

I beseech anyone who is interested in the ChanCoin project to join the community and make your own research.

If anyone is worried about buying bitcoin too expensive they could just spread out their purchases significantly.

Since the overall trend is upwards this is by the odds more likely to be more expensive but you significantly reduce the risk that you happen to buy at a peak price.