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May 02, 2013, 04:57:45 AM
Last edit: May 04, 2013, 01:40:55 AM by cygnusxi
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http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/05/secret-bitcoin-mining-software-added-to-video-game-sparks-outrage/

not good press for bitcoin. whoever did that is an ass.

Edit* sorry did not put date in.. never posted in news board before.. now i know the protocol  Grin
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May 02, 2013, 05:10:36 AM
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NO DATE? MADNESS!
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May 04, 2013, 01:22:56 AM
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May 05, 2013, 09:27:30 PM
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Wow crazy that someone would do that, at least they are donating the money and matching it 100% as well and sending it to charity.
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May 06, 2013, 01:18:44 AM
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wasn't that band anti-flag doing something like this through their website?

here's the link http://pastebin.com/suhQUfNV
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May 06, 2013, 02:18:46 AM
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E-Sports...not "Sports Game" lol

It's anti-cheat software for Counter-Strike etc...
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