Offical Do not trade list!

[kitashus]

I want to thank the original poster for his good intentions. When I first saw it I thought it was a great idea. But when I read some of the other posts against it, I could see their point too (about the reasons for not having a compiled list). IMO, though, I think it might be good for people to post about their bad experiences to inform the rest of us of the things that can happen, including who scammed them. I am keeping my own compiled list of "scammers." (I also inform my dd who these "characters" are and to watch out for them--even though she is not allowed to do any trading right now). While I would prefer that no scamming takes place, unfortunately, it will. And I would rather know about how it happens and who is doing it, then not. Let's just report it when it happens, without a compiled list (keep your own compiled list if you want), give the details so we'll all be informed to better protect ourselves from scams happening in the future.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[RicksCafe]

Perhaps someone with more computer knowledge than I can explain it, but there is an odd quirk in the game that has led to several "scammer" accusations. If you have items in the trade window and stop trading before removing those items, they will temporarily disappear from your inventory. If you are not familiar with this game quirk, you might think- as some have and announced publically- that the other player stole your stuff.

Based on these precedents, I would opine that if and when a scammer list is created, it will be of very little use to anyone sincerely wanting to avoid scammers.

The following is tongue-in-cheek: Remember in 1950, Joseph McCarthy said he had a list of "scammers." He called them Communists.

 

[CaptinJackSparrow]

Well i guess i touched a nerve. Sorry this turned into such a mess. I figured it would be a good idea to let every one know who the dead beats are with a quick reference guide. I guess in my head it seems that their piracy far outways putting there name on a list to help everyone else from being cheated. Apparently i was compleetly off base and i appoligize to all of you. Because in this country you are innocent until proven guilty. So to protect the "suspects" that "alledgedly" "perpitraited" theese acts of virtualy petty larsony, i will remove their names. I'll just keep my own list.

*Oh and i know i can't spell don't hold it against me*






P.S. Please close this slanderous thread immediatly, someones feelings could get hurt.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Whoa there back that horse right up I never said that THIS thread was a flame fest. I was making a blanket statement.

ok back to the regular programming...

Mal

I never said this thread. I was referring to the thread with the list. Everyone keeps saying it'd be flaming...I do not see that about to happen at all.

 

[GBShorts]

I never said this thread. I was referring to the thread with the list. Everyone keeps saying it'd be flaming...I do not see that about to happen at all.

Uh this IS/was the thread with the list.