[Why do we need this?]

Why do we need this?  
In Bitcointalk, discussions can sometimes be influenced by biases—whether it’s familiarity with a username, reputation, or preconceived notions about a member. This simple script ideally would replace the visible usernames with random anonymous aliases.  

What does this do?  
This script allows you to anonymize usernames on Bitcointalk threads by:  

• Randomly replacing visible usernames with unique aliases.  
• Updating the tooltip (on hover) to match the new alias.  
• Ensuring every page load provides fresh random aliases for an unbiased experience.  

 

Usage  

• Open any Bitcointalk thread.  
• Open your browser’s console:    
• Copy the script below and paste it into the console.  
• Press Enter to run it, and see the updated usernames.  

 

The Script:  

Code:

  
function generateRandomUsername() {  
  return 'Anon_' + Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 8);  
}  

function anonymizeUsernames() {  
  const usernameElements = document.querySelectorAll('a[href*="action=profile"][title*="View the profile of"]');  
  usernameElements.forEach(el => {  
    const randomUsername = generateRandomUsername();  
    el.textContent = randomUsername;  
    el.setAttribute('title', `View the profile of ${randomUsername}`);  
  });  
}  

anonymizeUsernames();  

 

This is just a small demo of what’s possible. If there’s enough interest from the community, I’d be happy to expand this into a full-fledged tool with more features and improved usability. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions!

Examples:

Hi,

I'm looking to hire multiple C++ Engineers with a good level of expertise in the language. The product is a payment gateway that intends to process payments at lightning-fast speed. Bitcoin/Blockchain knowledge is not required. Knowing C++ in depth is the only requirement. It doesn't matter what your degree is or where you're located.

Payment - Base: $150k +

Please send me a PM here or drop a reply below I'll send you a message.

Thanks!

[careful]

Hello folks, I was just lurking around the Services section when I came across The Change Ltd Signature Campaign | $50 reward/w. The company being promoted The Change in that thread seemed quite the opposite of whats mentioned on their website. The thread states

What can you expect from The Change Ltd?__________________
The Change Ltd provides  The fastest possible processing of transactions  in any direction. There are more than 250 coins available pools of cryptocurrencies, The Change Ltd provides unique functionality of your personal account, it also provides flexible and transparent commission system. You will receive truly clean money only from their exchange pools. The simple API provides you the fastest possible development of your own project, the innovative bot is ahead of competitors with completely new functionality. Join The Change Ltd and become part of the next generation of cryptocurrency exchange!

However, the official website doesn't have any of this information rather a whole lot of "promote us" stuff. There is no company information either. Their medium page has 3 articles that also focus on airdrop, rewards, and payout pools. Had it been some degen alt project I could understand. However since this service claims to be a crypto exchange that rewards you after depositing money on their platform, it seems quite questionable. Cross-referencing their blog,

▪️ Making Exchanges: Use our exchanger and make any transactions.

Moreover, the signature campaign manager in question has some negative feedback along the same lines

Promoting and even being part of a shady crypto casino. Poor management, poor excuses with various withdrawal requests not having ever been executed for weeks.

I consider that has some relevance here since this service does come off as very shady to me. Maybe this is all fair and they're genuinely trying to test and build a product but I'd be careful and take precautions while depositing
money on their platform (which practically doesn't exist).

Feel free to share your thoughts.

--void

[User has an active Flag that can be supported here:]

Thread in question: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5489165.0

Hello Mates! I'm a veteran developer here and I happened to come across this gig which I wanted to fulfill as I had previous interactions with the member in question that is

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1205229

(they closed the thread when I took the job btw and the job was way way more complicated than what it was in the description)
(Thread Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20240325155952/https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5489165.0)

User has an active Flag that can be supported here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=1205229;page=iflags

This idiot wanted to deploy a whole Django app that runs a web scrapper using Selenium on a shared Cpannel without root access lol  I said I'd get the job done for peanuts (300 euros) but when I started to dig into the code, everything was broken. Yeah, a lot of syntax errors, no timeouts, proper response code etc.

I being a gentleman, fixed all of it. 3 days of my time, communicated to him over and over again (he deleted our telegram conversations which I didn't bother because 300 euros correct?). After I migrated his whole app to a new VPS, and did everything as they mentioned, he refused to pay me the money with some stupid excuse like fixing the UI or whatever. I said I've been working with you for the last 5-6 days without taking a single penny, just to ensure you get the industry-grade application and now when it's finally done, you're backing away from paying me. Your man just blocked me off Telegram and deleted the history lol

I could use escrow but like 300 euros so I didn't think it was worth it.

I don't want to take any action or anything like that but just avoid this dude at all costs. I do want to get paid for my efforts but this scummy behavior need not be tolerated.

Thank You!

EDIT: There is already a feedback which I should have taken seriously that is  literally along the same lines that is

Would not trust this user. Get the work up front before paying, he will run off.

Exactly they ran off!

As the title reads, I'm hiring a graphic designer who specializes in character design using tools like Photoshop/Illustrator, etc. You'll be developing a character off given details and in way that can be further utilized for generative art. Don't worry if you're not much acquainted with NFT's or generative art. Your job primarily will be to create the character based on the details given to you. Creativity is the king here.

Payment: BTC/ETH
Escrow: Yes.

Please send me PM or the message below. It would be great if you can send links to your previous work. If you're experienced with creating banners or web design layouts, you might not be a good fit here as this is more of a character design job than a 'graphic design'. Thank You!

The title explains: I've about €800 worth of BTC and I need either SEPA Payments or RevolutApp. Need someone trustworthy to do this. Also, 1:1 rates.

As stated in the title, I'm looking to exchange a little bit of BTC for PayPal/SEPA. Only ready to trade with trusted members of the forum. Can escrow too if you're ready to pay the escrow fees. Comment below or send me a PM.

Sorry if the topic sounds logically flawed I didn't dig much deeper into the financial fantasies of such.

I'm wondering what if one day Bitcoin goes so high up in value that it causes somewhat a fiat crisis? I mean imagine, you've Bitcoins but there isn't much cash available in the market to buy your BTC, or simply put people can't afford it? Will bitcoin be of any value then?

This dude messaged me on telegram to exchange his PP for my BTC pretending to be CryptopreneurBrainboss. Their telegram handles are so similar so one might easily get confused.

Real owner's telegram : @PedroBrainboss
Scammers telegram : @PedrosBrainboss

Obviously, I asked them to sign a message or send me a PM from their Bitcointalk account and they couldn't. I wasted a good bit of his time but scams like these are easy to fall for if you're not an experienced member on bitcointalk. I don't have any other information except the address they sent me to send BTC which is

1NbBLr334JAA5Nou5qmfsPF9kdB53PPNDp

I didn't get scammed but just putting it out here so others can be safe. Always cross-verify things and DO NOT ever send first without an escrow unless you trust the other party in your trade.

I've been here since 2015 and I feel stupid how it didn't occur to me before or maybe the current events or over-sensitive millennials make this question relevant.

I wouldn't care if someone posts racist comments against me or expect people to get butthurt over the racist comments on the forum. However, since racism is becoming such an "issue" (to a point where GitHub wants to replace the master-slave branch structure) do you think there should be a set of rules governing the same on bitcointalk?

 If yes, to what extent?

Calling someone a "Pajeet, Habibi, curry muncher, white trash, etc" in a post should be allowed or frowned upon? Let me know your thoughts on this.

[Fake UniSwap Giveaway links to Avoid]

I've recently seen a lot of UniSwap related scams popping up on this board so thought I could keep a consolidated thread where all the scams related to UniSwap can be reported or checked before participating in any of them. I've taken the below reports from this board and you certainly can add your own in the post which I will update in the main thread.

Fake UniSwap Giveaway links to Avoid

Code:

https://drop-uniswap.com
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe40jSvksWO0HLkWgdeyZzCZyB6dh76J2VYZu5WBdr6vjufyQ/viewform
http://surveyuniswap.org/survey.html
https://app.uniswap.io.claim.adhef.com/
https://app.uniswap.io.claim.adhef.com/login.php
uniswap1.com

Fake UniSwap Apps to Avoid

Code:

https://uniswaps.app/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dexuni.simpletwo

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Note: If you get a link/email/website/app-download-link for an UniSwap giveaway, make sure you cross-check the format of the link before you participate in them. These links are already reported and proven to be a scam. However, you might have a link that isn't reported so make sure you report it here and take all the necessary due diligence before clicking random links.

I'm sure you'll be acquainted with the very famous Gun-Bot by Gunthar. A reputed member of bitcointalk and one of the most widely used trading bots in the community. I got this PM by user ringkk3 today, PM states

If you have crypto and don't use a trade bot, you're passing up free money!

Check out gun-bot.com, the leading Crypto trade bot, and download the demo.

Just set the parameters accordingly and sit back to enjoy the consistent profits.

Use code "JL0216" for the demo!

I could have reported the PM and left it there but just opening this thread to make sure these spamming accounts aren't doing anything to defame GunBot. This also could be affiliate marketing but certainly spamming members of bitcointalk with unsolicited PMs isn't the way.

Need PayPal I have BTC. Not going to send first for accounts with 0 reputation.

Hello! As you might know, India is a hub for Hippie Clothes such as sold in the streets of Goa, Colaba, or even Rajasthan. I'm looking to buy them bulk so if any of here know such manufacturers or are one please send me a PM and get in touch with me. Any leads on the same will be appreciated thanks!

Hello folks, I'm looking to hire a freelance logo designer who is experienced and professional at doing what they do. I need a logo for a business which will be used for printing on T-Shirts, packaging etc. This has to be professional and not a cheap job. I can pay in Bitcoin/Paypal Bank transfer whatever you prefer. Open to escrow service too. The logo will comprise of a mascot and a brand name that you will create after I send you the ideas. Don't waste time contacting me if you don't have a decent portfolio on behance/instagram. You can send me a PM here, post on this thread and I'll contact you!

Thank you!

Hello, I need $150 USD worth Bitcoins at the rate (applicable at the time of exchange). I can send you IMPS/Net Banking. Comment below or send me a message privately. Please don't be wasting time with ridiculous offers or any scam tactics. I don't mind going first if you're a reputed member here.

Hello, I need to buy Bitcoins worth $150 USD and I can pay using Bank Transfer/Revolut/Transfer-Wise. I can also send money to your local bank account if you're from India/Another Asian country. The conversion rate will be flat unless you want to suggest an offer which isn't ridiculous. I'm open to going first if you're a regular trader here or have established some sort of reputation. Newbies/Scammers/Other scum don't inbox me as you are wasting your time. Send me a PM or Post below.

Sometimes bitcointalk.org takes too much time to load and conditionally times out. After checking the internet connection and other local issues, I assume it could be a DDoS or other server issue given the previous cases. It will be good to have like a status page like https://www.cloudflarestatus.com/ which shows if the site is working and it could be connection problems on the user end. The current solution is someone opening a thread in Meta to inform others. A status page could be really handy.

Hello folks, I'm looking for a smart contract developer who can create a smart contract according to my specifications. This isn't for any ICO or that sort of stuff. It's for my experimental hobby project. Your smart contract will provide me API's which I will be using on the Front-end to create transactions. For instance, a generate new addresses or a new account with a click of a button on the front-end and clicking another button sends funds to the newly generated address. Front-end is my responsibility but the backend will be handled by your contract. This isn't very complicated for someone experienced with solidity and Ethereum. Payment in BTC.

PS : Noobs, Pajeets, service providers, and other irrelevant accounts stay away. Send me a PM only if you have enough experience and can write two decent lines of code.