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YOU FINALLY GET INTO CRYPTOCURRENCY AND ARE LOOKING TO TAKE PART IN AN ICO OR MAYBE START WITH THE PRESALES.
THEN ALAS, YOU SEE SOME PEOPLE PARADING AS THE ICO INSPECTORS. YOU KNOW THE SO CALLED EXPERTS THAT TELL YOU WHICH ICO IS
GOOD TO TAKE PART IN AND THOSE TO AVOID. HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY AGENDA OR DARK MOTIVES? AFTER ALL,
YOU CAN'T SEE THEIR FACES OR IDENTIFY THEM. FURTHER MORE THEY POSSESS AN ICO MANUAL WHICH OBVIOUSLY APPEARED FROM
THE REALMS OF THEIR IMAGINATION. HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY HAVEN'T ACTUALLY CUT A DEAL WITH THE ICO THEY ARE
PROPOSING FOR YOU TO TAKE PART IN? HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY DO NOT HAVE VENDETTAS AGAINST SOME, AND FOR EVEN LESS DARKER
REASONS? HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE NON-BIAS JUST BECAUSE THEY DO NOT LIKE THE IDEA?
THE QUESTION NOW IS SHOULDN'T IT BE PREACHED THAT EVERYONE DO THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE RATHER THAN TRYING TO SEND
SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES?

"REMEMBER AT ONE POINT GOOD PEOPLE DO GO BAD AND BAD BECOME GOOD, HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN ONE HAS BEEN CORRUPTED BY THE DARK SIDE"

I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS!!! ;)

Very true. There are very bad people out there. Its amazing how others dont want you to be successful in life. I totally agree with this post/statement.

It is simple like you are eating a candy,just do your own research background of the ICO you are going to invest in and dont listen to the so called experts out there.

I believed that most of them paid to promote ico's but they are good sources for looking into ico's. If you have bakground in ico's, you can distinguish what they said is true or not. Do not fool their hype but not hesitate too use them.

Totally agree.

If someone on bitcointalk is telling you to buy into this ico and into that ico.
You can be 99 percent sure that he is telling you for his own advantage.

Many so called "experts" are being paid by the ICOs to have a good reviews about them,why you are letting to poison your mind and take your money? do your own research is the key.

The main problem with all the ICO ratings and review sites, the ones supposedly doing due dilligence, is that they are all incentivized in one way or other.

1. They are also ICO participants, so to ensure the ICO succeeds, they will talk it up, and hopefully bring in more people towards the end when bonuses are not so good. With more sales, tokens get a lot of trading volume and early pre sale people can make profit even if prices are below base ICO levels.
2. They are bounty hunters and earn tokens for putting up good reviews.
3. They are paid by ICOs to research and put up due dilgence.

Hello, it's not just a statement, it would be good to know your thoughts on the matter.

Hello, it is not a statement to agree to, but a question to answer and share your views.

Ok, a very logical and practical approach you have there. Main point been there are some good ones, but be careful at the same time and do your own research.

Hi, so you are saying if they do participate in the ICO there is a possibility they have ulterior motives. That is a tricky one, so it is possible they are unknowingly giving advice.

Hi, your position is very clear and direct. Are you speaking from experience or is it just the type of person you are? An intuitive individual.

In anything in crypto and anything with investments I never tend to trust anyones opinion or advice other than those people who I really trust, there are many ways to manipulate others for your advantage and so it is always best just to form your own opinions and make your own decisions.

Hello, Principles are very important and you possess one that should be followed.

Hi cryptoprophecy, you have prophecised for us today. If you do not do your research people, someone will help you do one that is favourable to them and take your money.

You really can never ever know for sure. That is a fact. And if you are relying on these people for you decisions regarding investments on various coins or ICOs here in the crypto world, then i am sorry to tall you, you are a one hell of a dumb investor. Better stop investing. Because clearly, no one can assure you of any investments that'll give good rewards. So the thing you should do is take these informations that you get frok these people and then look into it more. So you cam be sure where you are throwing your money at.

Hi, well said. Important for people to learn. It's very kind of you taking your time to post here. We haven't heard any from anyone who thinks otherwise at the moment.

Life is full of fake people.trust no one at your back unless you want them to bury a knife in it,do your own research.

You can trust and rely on opinion, but you always need to think - why do they talk about ICO? Many do this for the sake of the referral system.
It is better to think and analyze ICO yourself.

Hi, very true indeed.

Hi, the majority of the answers here lead back to people taking time and effort to do their own research.

majority of the answers say YES !!!

I'm not going to believe any of the so-called ICO experts. I just trust my own judgment and I'll get to know the team and potential exchanges.

Personally I do not think you can take the 'advice' of any organisation which has paid advertising. If they have paid advertising it means their recommendation is available for a price. Be weary and, as has been said many times, do your own due diligence before investing.

Hi Javanewstar, it seems more and more people are waking up to the reality of marketing. But how come more of the hyped ICOs are selling out? Well, that's the next topic here ;)

Dear Sirs and/or Madames,
What is ICO?
Without you ICO is blank, zero, null, dead end. ICO is your commitment, nothing else.
best regards,
DisFish

Oh no, I never trust these so-called ICO specialists, because they don't know about these ICO projects, and most of the time they're just good for them. I only trust my own judgment.

You cannot trust those ICO inspectors because almost all of them are paid to have a good review on their ICO. But you can use it as reference and be vigilant enough on your research to avoid loses.

You have to do the investigation yourself. There is LOTS of smoke and mirrors you have to negotiate yourself [past

Taking recommendations from successful ico investors is actually good but the most important thing is your own analysis and due diligence, because you are responsible for your money so you should know where to invest.

Lol, Ok we'll let this one slide.

you should really trust yourself only in this world, especially when it comes to money
most of the ICO's are built on marketing. they will pay anyone who will promote their ICO
i saw a lot of bullshit that even youtubers that i like made and i stopped following them
read, think and make your own decision.. you will regret less if you lose and you will learn something for the next time
listening to others wont teach you that

Hi Javanewstart, that's great. So good to hear from intuitive individuals such as yourself.

Definitely good advise. Marketing hype is a thing one has to be weary of.

Yah, I do trust a few of them even though I know some of them are paid to write compromising reviews. That is how the media work. They are often bought over by the highest bidder. But I stumbled on the good "review experts" after I had decided to stop doing ICOs. ICOs are very daring and risky.

If you believe that the so-called ICO expert, so you are a fool, in a bull market, everyone will make money, there will be many similar ICO expert, but this is ridiculous, I don't believe it.

I don't believe in ICO expert because they use it to hype people. Your own research is the best reference when you buy a certain ICO. It is your money, your investment and  your responsibility.

No. You shouldn't trust anyone claiming authority or special skills in any ICO! You are the one investing your hard earned money. You should be thoroughly convinced that you are confidence and comfortable about where your money is going. Having done your research you know your investment will bring decent profit.

Greediness is driving them to do such terrible things to people,money is their only goal and none of us can tell whether these ICO experts are just doing monkey business.

Hi Kunlejoe0, a very clear and valid explanation. Thank you for your contribution its much appreciated.

Generally, when money's involved, never trust anybody except yourself! There are many people who are nice and gentle, but when it comes to money their dark side prevails and they become someone else!

You must research a lot before putting your money on something. The so-called experts exist because most of the people are too lazy for that (although honest experts exist too).  :)