I have people I consider friends on the JD that let me know when someone from over there pops up here. I appreciate their time and willingness to alert me on potential problems with some people. I've been able to curb several issues by preemptively sending PMs to the people in question.
I already asked Spark about that. He would need to possibly create an all new usergroup for mods, and all the technical issues that come with it. He can do it, if needed. The bottom line is if someone needs to be babysat to that extent, they don't need to be here period. I agree, he is his own worst enemy.
He isn't operating without impunity, he just hasn't crapped the bed the way he has in other places. You are painting things with a very broad brush. We communicate with friends that are mods and members on other forums, but every place has their own rules. What is allowed here is not on other forums, and vice versa. People simply need to take a little personal responsibility and learn how to use the forums and even the internet to search before sending money to a stranger. We aren't going to babysit people though, that would basically mean that the Exchange needs to be closed because people cannot be entrusted with their own safety. If we went around banning people for what they did in other places, it would totally change the spirit of the community here. We're talking Minority Report Pre-Crime Division stuff. I think we are doing a good job keeping the moderation low in the Exchange and people being mostly honest. Can we improve? Of course, we all can.
If he doesn't learn he will be gone. Transactions need to be handled according to the rules. Again, no way for us to see every single sales thread and we do what we can. Luckily, the people that really care report things that are problematic and that allows us to intervene. I urge people to report threads when they look shady or violate several rules, or if they see a returning banned member or a thief that we need to look into.
You nailed it again. People need to do research, doesn't matter how long they have been in the game. New people need to be especially cautious of "deals" and "bargains". How many threads do we see "I bought this knife, is it real?" It seems that carelessness cannot be prevented in some folks no matter you post regarding authorized dealers, not worry about saving $2 on a shady deal, etc.
I already asked Spark about that. He would need to possibly create an all new usergroup for mods, and all the technical issues that come with it. He can do it, if needed. The bottom line is if someone needs to be babysat to that extent, they don't need to be here period. I agree, he is his own worst enemy.
