So What's the General Feel of the Safety of the Markets Now?

So its been over a week since the operation. I've seen a lot of shit, tried to sift through the FUD vs. real warnings. Especially from the old timers, I'm curious what the general feel is on the safety of things right now? I've seen stuff like vendors having problems getting tracking stickers at post office, are we seeing changes in postal policies or increased inspection of packages? Or is it largely business as usual? I haven't been here long so curious how the fear compares with the SR1 takedown?

I have a sketchy feeling that Operation Ononymous is still an ongoing operation. They haven't made a lot of shit public which to me reeks that hte investigation is ongoing. Do people feel that the government have new and real tools to compromise DNMs either through TOR, the market itself or the postal service? I know there are no certainties and don't expect that. I'm wondering if people feel that the stakes have gone up for ordering shit off the DNMs? Personally, I'm trying to stick only with vendors I've used and not go with a new vendor right now (new to me, not new to DNMs). I'm actually quite nervous, I'm just a personal buyer, I dont' think I've been this nervous ordering since I first started ordering! I had gotten quite comfortable and while I was always somewhat nervous, I was more anxious on getting the goods rather than the other consequences.

TL;DR - Is it safe to start back up buying? Have the stakes/risks changed substantially or are they pretty much the same as before? I'm hoping that the SR2 takedown was just a "whack a mole" type operation and while they whacked a ton of moles, I really hope its not more than that.


Comments


[3 Points] hdijxhcj:

I think it's naive to think this is it. The investigation will continue and more markets will be targeted. I'm more wary than before even as a small time buyer. I will be cutting back and not be so nonchalant in bulk orders.

Pissed off the recent busts scared one of my favorite vendors away, solid.


[2 Points] samwhiskey:

I'm gonna order again when I need to reup. It always good to sift thru things and see what happens but it's been long enough if you practice decent opsec and use trusted vendors.