... or increase the cost of running a scam ICO - also a welcome outcome.
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Perhaps imposing a fee for ANN would be enough of a deterrent.
I am not sure about charging fee because whoever pays fee will look legit and it might cause counter effect, besides, with or without fee they will still have an army of shills and hundreds ignorant newbies/junior member/
bots? accounts for advertising.
I'm worried though that this would cause an avalanche of shitposters into other parts of the forum trying to earn merits, as well as begging, hacking, and other unsavory actions.
That won't last long, a month perhaps two...i think...