Does "howardsentell" have ulterior motives behind creating his account?

[JollyGood]

Recently I was reading the Vote Update & Enforce Bitcointalk Official Rules or Keep the Wild West thread by howardsentell and was concerned about several things.

I had never heard of the howardsentell account until I came across the thread when I posted there a month ago. I have since taken a closer look at his feedback and have some concerns. The account was created on 3rd September 2025 therefore is just six month old.

When a member with little track record makes posts about changes in the forum, it raises questions about the motive. I have never seen a member gain positive feedback in a short space of time in the manner that howardsentell has and that to some degree is concerning when looking at the actual trust. He has completed several trades and purchases therefore has received green trust.

What is also concerning are the negative trust he received because it is related to him using AI and that cannot be ignored. For now, at least the negative feedback adds some counterbalance to the positive feedback for those are willing to afford an enormous amount of trust to him.

I asked myself, is this his only account? Ordinarily I would go with my gut feeling and state he had other accounts and the idea was to add this one to his account farm. His very first post in the forum was simply "Lot 1 Bid 0.0233". That is unusual post for a newbie to make finding his way to a Bitcoin (or any crypto) forum.

I believe there is an ulterior motive behind the "howardsentell" account that was created just six months ago. Maybe the intention was to build up an account with enormous trust via trades with the intention of selling his own items but without actually selling anything after receiving the funds. Right now I am merely speculating but I have concerns about the account.

At the end of the day he has several positive trust therefore I am expecting some of the accounts he has traded with to post here offering support and maybe affectionate words for him and that is based on their interactions and trade with him therefore they will be doing the right thing. For me though, there are several red flags.

Keeping that aside, I think the Vote Update & Enforce Bitcointalk Official Rules or Keep the Wild West thread was created in a manner to seek attention and to try to present himself as a reputable member of the community that genuinely cares. If creating that thread was a deliberate ploy to implement after he had received several positive feedback then he probably has other motives.

If you have traded with the "howardsentell" account, interacted with him or read his posts or his trust/feedback then share you experience and opinions.

[DireWolfM14]

If nothing else, this account has demonstrated how easy one can develop a good list of green trust by making deals in the "Collectables" board.  But, if you ignore the activity in that board and start looking at the other posts it becomes apparent the intent of the account is to defend the honor and reputation of another AI spammer.  The lack of concrete evidence doesn't hide the very clear possibility that they are alts.  I suspect there are more accounts that are tied to this user.  He seems rather skilled at using AI in ways that are less obvious.

[DaveF]

...The lack of concrete evidence doesn't hide the very clear possibility that they are alts.  I suspect there are more accounts that are tied to this user.  He seems rather skilled at using AI in ways that are less obvious.

Yes, and what is nice this is not a court of law in the US. Circumstantial evidence 100% acceptable here. And all signs point to this being an alt of other accounts.
The green trust on trades is kind of interesting, but combine it with everything else, it just looks like someone planning some form of scam.

-Dave

[Kazkaz27]

Howard is a fully verifiable person. Instead of throwing a convoluted speech just to say in a roundabout way that you don’t trust him, you could have just messaged him, found out all about his story firsthand. But you decided to make about 20 assumptions before you came up with a deluded conclusion. Maybe a considerate thing to do before you unleash wolves on Howard is just talk to him. He has spent undisclosed amounts on Bitcoin collectibles. Traded large sums with over a dozen users. His green trust is valid, deals are solid. Just like all people, they are different and see things differently. 100% recommend him. If you took the time to ask him instead of putting this whole thing in an accusatory way towards him, that would make me not question your intentions.

DireWolfM14 you continue to spread lies. Your false narratives, ludacris superstitions and accusations is the reason you carry a red trust. I am a very easily verifiable person and so is Howard. We are not anonymous users. 🤦‍♂️

[anonymousminer]

howard and kaz are admins of a facebook group that has produced multiple robberies during face to face collectible sales.  something is off with those 2 for sure.  howard is definitely the beta of those two as when kaz is away howie seems a bit lost.  kaz writes the giveaway posts for howie in collectibles as he could never do all the fancy bullshit kaz likes to add.  howie can't even quote and reply properly let alone create a post like his giveaway threads in collectibles.  howard is tolerated ONLY because he is still buying items... nobody likes his bible beating on this forum... he's a nightmare to deal with.  20-30 PMs to solidify an auction win.  he has to send multiple transactions to pay for low value items.  no self awareness when it comes to personal IRL space.  honestly just a stain here on this forum.  it's sad when you have awful people like howard hiding behind "religious values" to make themselves look better.  now kaz has howie on the AI train and he's busy spamming away.  it's VERY easy to see the ones he writes and fumbles through vs the ones his AI writes.

@OP you are on the right track for sure.  something is OFF.

p.s.  howie also thought the internet was written in pencil.  a user created a thread against him.  howie paid the user to remove it.... then claimed it was a "misunderstanding."  
here is the archive of the original post... you can decide if there was any way in hell this was a "misunderstanding?"  

https://bitlist.co/post/66109645

[Kazkaz27]

howard and kaz are admins of a facebook group that has produced multiple robberies during face to face collectible sales.  something is off with those 2 for sure.  howard is definitely the beta of those two as when kaz is away howie seems a bit lost.  kaz writes the giveaway posts for howie in collectibles as he could never do all the fancy bullshit kaz likes to add.  howie can't even quote and reply properly let alone create a post like his giveaway threads in collectibles.  howard is tolerated ONLY because he is still buying items... nobody likes his bible beating on this forum... he's a nightmare to deal with.  20-30 PMs to solidify an auction win.  he has to send multiple transactions to pay for low value items.  no self awareness when it comes to personal IRL space.  honestly just a stain here on this forum.  it's sad when you have awful people like howard hiding behind "religious values" to make themselves look better.  now kaz has howie on the AI train and he's busy spamming away.  it's VERY easy to see the ones he writes and fumbles through vs the ones his AI writes.

@OP you are on the right track for sure.  something is OFF.

p.s.  howie also thought the internet was written in pencil.  a user created a thread against him.  howie paid the user to remove it.... then claimed it was a "misunderstanding."  
here is the archive of the original post... you can decide if there was any way in hell this was a "misunderstanding?"  

https://bitlist.co/post/66109645

Howard is not an admin 🤦‍♂️. He’s a collector that Mopar, as well as many others, have said is legitimate. You guys are pulling out all the accusations and trying to make anything you can stick. Zero is the chance you have at making it stick because it’s made up and you don’t even have a fact right.

~anonymousminer
~DireWolfM14

Also, if anyone wants to question his trust, Howard BUYS COLLECTIBLES, pays money first, then receives collectibles. He has NOT SOLD COLLECTIBLES and received money from users here. SO HOW HAS HE BEEN A THREAT?

[DireWolfM14]

it just looks like someone planning some form of scam.

He already tried to lay the groundwork for the attempt:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5543341.msg65377951#msg65377951

Ever since then he's been on a rampage to defame and discredit anyone who attempted to talk some sense into him.  The attempt to sell keys, the reaction to the community's mistrust of his keys, the use of alts to make it look like others support him, and the vitriol towards those that point out the suspicious behavior make it very clear that an exit scam was his plan all along.

He probably saw how easily yogg duped everyone and got jealous.  But he's too lazy and uncreative to actually come up with his own coins, so he just cut to the chase and tried to sell sheets of keys.

[Kazkaz27]

it just looks like someone planning some form of scam.

He already tried to lay the groundwork for the attempt:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5543341.msg65377951#msg65377951

Ever since then he's been on a rampage to defame and discredit anyone who attempted to talk some sense into him.  The attempt to sell keys, the reaction to the community's mistrust of his keys, the use of alts to make it look like others support him, and the vitriol towards those that point out the suspicious behavior make it very clear that exit scam was his plan all along.

He probably saw how easily yogg duped everyone and got jealous.  But he's too lazy and uncreative to actually come up with his own coins, so he just cut to the chase and tried to sell sheets of keys.

Wallets. Bud. Those are called “sheets of keys” but they are wallets. If you cared to read the post you would understand the difference and that I've essentially sold thousands of private keys and there has been zero issue.  Every privatekey is protected with a temper evident hologram.

[FiniteByDesign]

I’d like to share my personal experience, since the last line of this post asks for input from those who have interacted with Howard.

I have dealt with Howard directly, and my interactions with him have been pleasant and professional. In addition to forum communication, I had a phone conversation with him. He was kind, courteous, and open about being a long-time collector who is relatively new to the cryptocurrency collectibles space. Nothing about our interaction raised red flags for me.

I’m a big proponent of growing this niche. If we want cryptocurrency collectibles to eventually rival other established collectible markets like sports cards, bullion coins, Pokémon cards, etc., then growth is essential. Growth requires inclusion. New collectors entering the space should be welcomed and guided, not immediately treated with suspicion unless there is clear evidence of wrongdoing.

Most of us are here because we believe in Bitcoin and the freedoms it can bring to ourselves and our loved ones. The protocol itself is open sourced and permissionless. In that same spirit, our community should strive to be open as well. That doesn’t mean abandoning caution as we all know there are bad actors drawn to this space for nefarious reasons, but we should be careful not to let fear hinder growth or lead to unjust persecution of someone who has not done anything wrong.

Healthy skepticism protects communities. But there’s a difference between being cautious and jumping to conclusions. As of now, I have not seen evidence that Howard has acted dishonestly. Speculation about motives without concrete actions to support those claims can discourage new participants from getting involved.

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

That has been my experience and my perspective.

[anonymousminer]

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

[DireWolfM14]

I've essentially sold thousands of private keys and there has been zero issue.  Every privatekey is protected with a temper evident hologram.

I'd like to say this is disingenuous, but it's a flat out lie.  You have sold coins funded by others, not you.  You haven't sold a single private key of your own making, nor any that you've laid eyes on.  This is exactly what I'm referring to when I say you're a wannabe scammer.  These types of lies are, once again, more scammer behavior from you.

And, enough to justify my own red-tag.  Congratulations.

[Kazkaz27]

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

I'll answer this. Looking at the list against 1hodlclub which includes many other members I distrust which are part of your gang it raises question. So do I trust 1hodlclub? No, but I dont trust you either or half of the members who supported the flag on 1hodl. For all I know it's coordinated.

I've essentially sold thousands of private keys and there has been zero issue.  Every privatekey is protected with a temper evident hologram.

I'd like to say this is disingenuous, but it's a flat out lie.  You have sold coins funded by others, not you.  You haven't sold a single private key of your own making, nor any that you've laid eyes on.  This is exactly what I'm referring to when I say you're a wannabe scammer.  These types of lies are, once again, more scammer behavior from you.

And, enough to justify my own red-tag.  Congratulations.

What are you talking about? I've made thousands of physical bitcoins. Sold em too. They hold funds, sell for thousands of dollars in auctions. Always been reliable and always will maintain to be.

[FiniteByDesign]

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

I don't know who that is.

If it is a proven scammer, then of course I am not a supporter.

However, I have seen people make harsh statements on these forums that go beyond the facts and unnecessarily attack someone’s personal character based on a hunch or gut feeling. I am one who likes to hear both sides to a story rather than be told how to think or feel.

[anonymousminer]

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

I don't know who that is.

If it is a proven scammer, then of course I am not a supporter.

However, I have seen people make harsh statements on these forums that go beyond the facts and unnecessarily attack someone’s personal character based on a hunch or gut feeling. I am one who likes to hear both sides to a story rather than be told how to think or feel.

I call bullshit that you don't know who they are but i digress... here is who they are:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2938510

your buddy howard opposes the red flag, do you??

[Kazkaz27]

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

I don't know who that is.

If it is a proven scammer, then of course I am not a supporter.

However, I have seen people make harsh statements on these forums that go beyond the facts and unnecessarily attack someone’s personal character based on a hunch or gut feeling. I am one who likes to hear both sides to a story rather than be told how to think or feel.

I call bullshit that you don't know who they are but i digress... here is who they are:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2938510

your buddy howard opposes the red flag, do you??

Buddy, if you weren’t just trying to instigate, you would just look and be able to tell for yourself who opposes the flag. Those that don’t support or oppose it consider it neutral or unkown.

[SuperBitMan]

Today is just making the account 6 months, and I’m surprised the account has this so much trust, and this was one of the reasons why I created this thread
issue concerning trust or positive feedback and I was trying to tell members that before you trust any member you need to trade with the member and know them for a very long time, not just 1 successful trade and knowing them for a short period of time and you are giving the member trust.

This shows how easy getting positive feedback or trust is in this forum, and in a case where a new member in the forum is having 10 to 15 positive feedback or trust by reputable members in this forum, why won’t they scam members here easily if they have the intention of doing that.

[Kazkaz27]

Today is just making the account 6 months, and I’m surprised the account has this so much trust, and this was one of the reasons why I created this thread
issue concerning trust or positive feedback and I was trying to tell members that before you trust any member you need to trade with the member and know them for a very long time, not just 1 successful trade and knowing them for a short period of time and you are giving the member trust.

This shows how easy getting positive feedback or trust is in this forum, and in a case where a new member in the forum is having 10 to 15 positive feedback or trust by reputable members in this forum, why won’t they scam members here easily if they have the intention of doing that.

You say easy. The trust Howard received was not “easy”. He completed countless deals with a dozen + members in our community over a 6 month peroid. High value, high dollar amounts. What about that is easy? More like outrageously costly. Not to mention he has given away thousands of dollars worth of collectibles in raffles.

[FiniteByDesign]

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

I don't know who that is.

If it is a proven scammer, then of course I am not a supporter.

However, I have seen people make harsh statements on these forums that go beyond the facts and unnecessarily attack someone’s personal character based on a hunch or gut feeling. I am one who likes to hear both sides to a story rather than be told how to think or feel.

I call bullshit that you don't know who they are but i digress... here is who they are:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2938510

your buddy howard opposes the red flag, do you??

~snip~

If someone actually does something wrong, that’s a different conversation entirely. But until then, I believe the better approach is to welcome newcomers, share knowledge, and allow people to build their reputation through actions over time.

One VERY simple question f*D... do you support MrCryptocanthodl?  I'm not looking for another AI word salad, just a simple yes or no.

howard does.  he supports a KNOWN scammer, do you??

I don't know who that is.

If it is a proven scammer, then of course I am not a supporter.

However, I have seen people make harsh statements on these forums that go beyond the facts and unnecessarily attack someone’s personal character based on a hunch or gut feeling. I am one who likes to hear both sides to a story rather than be told how to think or feel.

I call bullshit that you don't know who they are but i digress... here is who they are:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2938510

your buddy howard opposes the red flag, do you??

That’s a different name than the one you previously mentioned.

I have no interaction with that person. I’ve seen reports of people filing complaints, but I’ve also seen individuals I trust recently purchasing their products on the forum...

As with any investment, I would encourage everyone to conduct their own research and reach their own conclusions before making a decision.

It’s interesting that you bring them up as just yesterday was the first time I noticed a “caution” tag applied to a post and it was related to them. I’m curious about how those situations are handled and assume that sufficient evidence must have been presented to justify the tag.

Personally, if the evidence truly supports it, I would prefer to see a ban rather than just a tag. However, I haven’t researched the matter in depth and would want to review the facts before forming any personal judgment.

As for evaluating someone else’s judgment, that’s not something I’m interested in doing.

[JollyGood]

I will address the posts made here and quote them later when time permits but in the interim wanted to first point out that the first thing that stands out about this thread are the number of replies. I am glad this discussion is taking place.

After that, it cannot go unnoticed that howardsentell account has not posted even once yet he was aware of it because he gave a merit to Kazkaz27. Another thing that cannot be denied is that the Kazkaz27 has posted relentlessly to defend howardsentell. This dynamic between howardsentell and Kazkaz27 arouses suspicion therefore it leads me to conclude that the relationship between them is very deep and very close.

[Kazkaz27]

I will address the posts made here and quote them later when time permits but in the interim wanted to first point out that the first thing that stands out about this thread are the number of replies. I am glad this discussion is taking place.

After that, it cannot go unnoticed that howardsentell account has not posted even once yet he was aware of it because he gave a merit to Kazkaz27. Another thing that cannot be denied is that the Kazkaz27 has posted relentlessly to defend howardsentell. This dynamic between howardsentell and Kazkaz27 arouses suspicion therefore it leads me to conclude that the relationship between them is very deep and very close.

Lol, JollyGood. Tag me back. I tagged you the second you started this BS. Me and Howard are very easily identifiable people. We speak and have a friendship that's been disclosed in past posts. Keep getting aroused and keep concluding. You're very close to slander.