WikiLeaks brought me out of a great depression in 2007. I couldn't stand the world anymore - with all its dishonesty and corruption. Then, out of the blue, a small group of hackers formed WikiLeaks, with just one goal: Bringing truth to ordinary people. At first I was skeptical but with time, I started to trust these people. They put their hearts where there mouth was. I casually met some people involved there at a CCC congress and managed to talk to Daniel and Julian for a few minutes. This was it for me. These guys are real, legit, honest. I was so convinced that they would continue their path, that I came home and was glued to their IRC-channel, where I got in contact with Daniel (s - back then) and asked if I could help. I'd be helpful, he said. But WikiLeaks was lacking the proper procedures to involve new people back then. Then Collateral Damage came. Then the War Logs. Then Cablegate. And everything got worse, the more impact WikiLeaks gained through their partnerships with the press. I felt betrayed by people I only exchanged a few words with. No one except for those involved really know what happened to the project. How could this have happened? The question still haunts me. Therefore I figured: What could be the most efficient way of forcing some people to speak up and thus revealing certain things that are clouded in spy-novel-esque mystery for now? There's almost no information on this alleged architect. I figured him to be a weak link. It seems I was right, except that I never expected the actual architect (or whoever came up with the idea) to reveal that I'm not who I said I am, without ever having to go on the record. The idea with the three insider-questions was genius, I have to hand you that, whoever you are.

Though maybe both parties involved should get their act together, talk some things through and shove their egos aside for the better of the leaking-idea. People seemed to generally agree with what I was saying, despite the obvious doubts about my person.

Despite my inhonourable appearance during the last 48 hours, I am still supportive of the idea of a whistleblowing-project. I wasn't trying to put more fuel to the fire. Maybe my approach was not the best. However, it was not an attempt to troll or put any (more) damage to WikiLeaks' and OpenLeaks' repution. Neither did I intent on social engineering @ioerror (I seriously had no idea you were close to the "architect", Jacob!) nor to harm @cryptodotis reputation (they're committed to transparency [see: https://blog.crypto.is/some-clarifications/], check their project out!). Sorry to anyone involved, if I caused you any harm or inconvenience whatsoever. I was only hoping for some clarifications in reaction to my allegations.

While @wikileaks is still following me: I would appreciate any chance to talk to you about some things, Julian. I would understand if you were not interested anymore however.

Regards,

The fake Ex-WL Architect