There is only one administrator(thymos) the rest are mods and you don't expect the forum to check mate every signature been one by members that would be an unrealistic task. The forum is fair enough to allow you engage in bounties at your free will so long you meet the requirements to do so. Now you expecting them to check for scam bounties for members then they would probably rename the forum from bitcointalk to bountytalk. And besides the awareness of scam ranging from ico, bounties, exchanges and so on are being discussed on the forum every individual is liable for his errors the forum has played it's part

It's would be unjust to give up on the community because of those bastardizing the forum. In every 10 there is still that member that is here to interact educationally. Would it be fair to throw in the towel because of some no do good individuals then you will not be doing good yourself.
I am guessing from a post I saw,  the forum has lost some meaningful Members do to this fact it can't afford to keep losing more. If necessary let more measures be implemented just let the balance of the forum be maintained

There could be a possibility of them being banned or probably had lost there login details but it still up for a debate. You are right to say that there impact is and might continue to be missed but we are surrounded by great posters as well the circle still goes on.
It's sad I missed the above individuals you mentioned but Personally I have been impacted by some great posters(would not be ethical to mention names) and the forum at large.

So many users are delusional about merit trying so hard to come up with schemes to attain it.  Most feels that by begin the first to comment on a post will earn them merit that why some just bump into threads without even going through it properly just to save precious merit hunting time before a fellow hunter hit the post button first and all this results in a bad or other wise unwanted reply. Some also try to comment on post made by member with enough smerit and avoid post made by newbie in other words depriving new comer a possible knowledge.
The whole merit frenzy it's just over whelming and just come to think of it you don't need to device means in other to attain merit. I got merit from the place I least expected I just contributed my own little quota if we just make positive contributions there would always be someone out there to give you merit. No matter how long it take just do the right thing

It would be a benevolent gesture to be honest.  A merit can signify a lot of things to many, to some it's an elevation to be able to wear a signature and engage in bounty to other is a sign of hard work no matter what merit is to any one it's serves it aim of setting standards in the forum.

Hard fork is simply described as a typical change to protocol that authorizes previously invalid block to become valid.
   For this to take place there has to be a software upgrade from the previous version by the users or nodes this would bring about a double route(fork) one which is the previous version which is invalid and the other which is the upgraded version that is valid

A hard fork will take place when codes are changed and when when there is a need to correct the lapses of previous version.
Examples are the DAO in ethereum and also bitcoin has had some hard fork in which new coin where created, bitcoin cash was the pioneering coin brought about as a result of bitcoin fork in August 2017 and also bitcoin gold and bitcoin diamond has been created in October 2017 and November 2017 respectively. of recent there has been discussion about creating new coin out of bitcoin cash.

  When a fork occurs the same amount of the previous coin you are hold would be replaced with the new upgraded version but there are some process in getting the new ones
   
          Fork has it ups and downs
Some advantages of fork is that there is an upgrade in previous coin that is to say some issues that where faced with previous version would be tackled in the new version also when every there is a fork there would be airdrop of the new version to replace the previous ones

  Disadvantages of forks
One of the major setback of fork and cryptocurrency at large is SCAM the are chances that the fake version are created in disguise to rub you of your real and valid coin,  also so illicit act of Devs can be bring about bad situations


You can read these book for more understanding about fork and cryptocurrency
Bitcoin hardfork by andrus istomin
The age of cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna and Micheal j casey
The bitcoin standard by Wiley

 

I must say the post has actually achieved it's purpose thanks to this matured reply it's classical and I appreciate i would put more effort in future

The essence of keeping your device safe is of utmost importance especially when you are a crypto enthusiast.

Cryptocurrency is a decentralized system meaning it's not controlled or regulated by any central bank in other words you are you own bank and the task of securing your possessions is up-to you.

       Keeping your device safe
Your device is an important material when active in cryptocurrency and you ought to protect it from invaders.
There are traditional ways of doing that like the very popular password and pin code also the finger print and facial recognition. Now the question is are this ways completely safe? The answer is NO a one time password can be easy broken by invaders.

2 factor authentication
This is an additional protection to your one time password with its double authentication process.  If you get burgled by cyber thief's or hackers with 2fA authentication can keep you safe every device needs a 2fA authentication get more information here
 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication.

Enabling 2fA authentication on your device is not so complicated you can just get step to step instructions here https://support.blockchain.com/hc/en-us/articles/211164103-Enable-2-Step-Verification-2FA-
You can watch videos about it here
https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/17/15772142/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication&ved=0ahUKEwjW6aPjuMLeAhXpwYsKHbkuAx4Qo7QBCCYwAQ&usg=AOvVaw3z68ILJiUuWUs5tKtvlrig
https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.wired.com/story/two-factor-authentication-apps-authy-google-authenticator/&ved=0ahUKEwjW6aPjuMLeAhXpwYsKHbkuAx4Qo7QBCCQwAA&usg=AOvVaw3-DY-0Nxvrn__bpQTMA8Za

Your device contains vital properties like your account, wallet and more you ought to protect it

Am still a newbie here so am wondering would my opinion matter? Well if yes then I would say to MR OP two wrong don't make a right  your reply to the thread you highlighted was not befitting of your rank and totally unfair. Yes they might be guilty of your accusations and deserve to be reported. But if everyone decides to use word just as you did to every post or reply that don't go well with them then here would not be a conducive place and it would affect member and possibly future users perspective of the forum

Hello friend
I Registered to the forum precisely in September and ever since I just took it as a mandate to survey the forum and build myself up in cryptocurrency and in the forum as well.
   I am actually new to cryptocurrency and have started little in my investment I have some altcoin in my wallet already.
  And this forum has really been helpful to me in surfing the cryptocurrency world.
I have been able to be more safer here with so much helpful thread about scam in cryptocurrency
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3329803.0
 I have understood some safety and security measures on how to protect your account and it really been helpful not only here but in other aspects of my life.

The importance of precautionary steps with the aid of 2fa google authenticator has really been helpful to me and I know would be very helpful to others as well.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3178131.0
I have also been polished on topics like mining, trading and investment also have picked up great knowledge from some good book I got from a thread here and i recommend to other if they haven't read it
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3108929.0

Also it's would be unfair of me to gain so much and not contribute back positively to the forum that's why it was necessary to understand the forum. Most newcomers don't go through the rules and regulations well we can do it now and also checked out frequently asked questions to avoid repeating the same issues https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657.0

Understanding the ranking system wasn't an herculean task. So many thread about how to rank and merit can just be settled by a good look into this https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2818350.0

Really hoping for a more productive stay here in this forum