The influx of sourcing posts as of late has been astounding. This is not a rule that we put in place, this also includes Rule 5, no direct deals. It is mandated by the admins in order for us too keep this sub open. We have seen what happens when this isn't enforced with /r/DNMUK, /r/Dream_Market, /r/darknetmarketsOZ & others before them.
It also appears that many users are deliberately breaking the rule to suit their own needs & forgoing why these rules are in place. This is not going to be tolerated. It's one thing to passively break a rule but to deliberately break it to suit yourself is ignorance beyond my own understanding and I don't care to chase around these users handing out light bans only for them to continue their actions after it expires. If you know the rules of this sub & continue to break them I don't know how I can let you continue here, it's unnecessary, selfish & childish.
The rule. https://www.reddit.com/r/darknetmarkets/wiki/index/rules#wiki_4._no_general_sourcing_submissions
In laymen terms. If you've already found the source you can talk about it. If you have no source you cannot ask for one.
For the love of fucking christ, don't source.
Personal ban stats from the last 4 days.
23 user banned
88 days in total
8 permabans
I don't get off on doing this stuff, it makes this shit harder and lessens the amount of time I have to actually browse the sub & enjoy it. This also isn't a threat and serves to show how ludicrous this has become. Wtf you guys.
Edit:
25 user banned
91 days in total
9 permabans
I think the DEA is sourcing here in hopes Reddit shuts us down. VICE is right there with them. I noticed the blatant increases sourcing and thought it was my imagination. It is not.
That is not acceptable to this old man. Your freedom is important.
Stay safe!