Reply #63: Asked but apparently not answered

[Azathoth]

If the only goal is to get the information out to the public, and they're afraid they may be shut down before they can release the whole thing in a methodical manner, then there's no reason not to release the file unecrypted. Nothing prevents WikiLeaks from subsequently going back and analyzing the stuff and pointing people to the most important parts. The only reason for the cloak and dagger show is to draw out the suspense and generate as much media attention for Mr. Assange as possible. This is otherwise known as attention-seeking.