Is it SAFE to hold bitcoin on Mt GOX? Urgent

[Kiki112]

it is safe but it doesn't mean you should do it, of course it's safer for you not to hold them there!
you shouldn't have too much problems keeping them there as they are the leading exchanger in the business..

[Lethn]

Learning how to store them offline is your best option, don't trust other people with your money unless you're sure they're trustworthy, if you're nervous about fucking up the offline wallet then just practice with a tiny amount you don't mind losing and then when you've worked everything out put everything else in.

[pand70]

I would not ever use online wallets like blockchain for storing any substantial amount, they are a target for hackers and their security can be compromised. Or the service operator may decide one day, that it's more profitable to steal all clients wallets, than run the service.

In the case of blockchain.info the private keys are stored locally on your computer and they don't have access to them so it's way safer than other online wallets.

[Authentic]

I would not ever use online wallets like blockchain for storing any substantial amount, they are a target for hackers and their security can be compromised. Or the service operator may decide one day, that it's more profitable to steal all clients wallets, than run the service.

In the case of blockchain.info the private keys are stored locally on your computer and they don't have access to them so it's way safer than other online wallets.

But still, there are lots of risks associated with using them. No online wallet is 100% safe.
The only safe wallet is an offline wallet properly created.