New feature for Marketplace

[Steamtyme]

So every now and then I like to scroll through the Marketplace, to window shop, and ask the basic questions to prove validity of the Merchandise.

1 thing that pisses me off is when I see an Offer of goods, in a locked thread with no option to respond; sometimes a self moderated thread is just as bad.. This is generally a scam. Here is an example

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3545002.0

Now the OP covers one of my questions which would be a picture with username and date, but makes no mention of Escrow. I have not contacted them but it was an example I came across this evening.

What I would like the ability to do is link a new thread to that one, so that it stays either below or above it at all times. This way you could post a title that specifically points to that thread and has questions you want answered or the responses you receive from communications with the OP.

I get it the Forum does not actively fight against scams, but some members here chose to try and prevent this from becoming a thieves den.

And yes it won't be perfect, but only in the same sense that any troll can spam a thread anyways, or leave retaliatory feedback.

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[TheQuin]

1 thing that pisses me off is when I see an Offer of goods, in a locked thread with no option to respond; sometimes a self moderated thread is just as bad.. This is generally a scam. Here is an example

Everyone should be aware that is a sign of a likely scam. Also, use the trust system to alert other people and always check untrusted feedback that is hidden by default.

https://snag.gy/5ysY9h.jpg


If you are suspicious leave feedback as well to reinforce what is already there in this case.

[Steamtyme]

Everyone should be aware that is a sign of a likely scam. Also, use the trust system to alert other people and always check untrusted feedback that is hidden by default.

I guess I can't help it, with a background in safety, and having kids; I like to idiot proof the world. I hate the idea of anyone making a red cent(or regional equivalent) from scams/theft.

If you are suspicious leave feedback as well to reinforce what is already there in this case.

Done, I had raised this issue(untrusted feedback) before and it has been pointed out that most people do not read the untrusted feedback. Of course making that more visible gives every Tom, Dick and Shady the ability to slander whoever they want. So as usual no easy fixes; but is doing nothing else really better.

[TheQuin]

I guess I can't help it, with a background in safety, and having kids; I like to idiot proof the world. I hate the idea of anyone making a red cent(or regional equivalent) from scams/theft.

It's very much the culture of the whole Bitcoin and cryptocurrency scene. Making financial transactions without the need for a trusted third party is the objective. With that comes the responsibility of securing your funds from theft and fraud. There is no police force or government here and the trust system is unmoderated so it is down to us to make it work as best we can.