On 19/08/2015 09:24, Ken Friece via bitcoin-dev wrote:
> 5.) Not-BitcoinXT is a really terrible idea. Mike has proven time and time
> again that he will not blink or back down. The chances of Not-BitcoinXT
> gaining 25% of the hashrate are pretty much nil, so in effect, all
> Not-BitcoinXT will do is help XT reach the 75% threshold sooner and end up
> putting more people on the losing side of the fork.

If 25% or more of the hashpower are against XT, Not-BitcoinXT becomes an
important weapon for them. This was not a "bad idea", but can shake the
market.