As an organizer of several tech events (including WordCamp Miami), it's certainly a shame when any event like this has to be cancelled (we almost did when we started). Seems to me - if i were just reading this for the first time - that recent events related to WP was not the primary reason it was cancelled. If you read it, looks like Paypal and venue issues were primary causes as they are listed first. Refunds seems more like the straw that broke the camel's back. IMO.

Although I do wonder, in hindsight, how one times writing such a dramatic blog post while having an upcoming event "with multiple speakers chosen for their links to" WordPress. Not disrupting his rights (and certainly some of the most extreme shameful reactions by a sad few were not expected), i just find it interesting. Also curious to know how many people were asking for refunds tied into his drama.

Again, it's sad and many lost an opportunity to learn and meet. Hopefully another opportunity will present itself and curse Paypal. :)