I'm no tech geek. But from what I can grasp, the war between rival marketplaces, feds, and assorted people/groups is a war of amoral versus amoral. Conspiracies everywhere. Every man for himself. Got mine, fuck you. Sure, the street markets aren't much better, and are just as unreliable. But here's my thought. Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone stepped up and made that extra effort towards goodwill? Bringing joy to a stranger by making a good trade? Instead of letting the drugs cloud your judgment, taking responsibility for you actions? That what you do influences others.
I've come across good people who go the extra mile, but I can see from their wary tone that they're watching out for someone to doublecross them at any moment. Maybe one day we will all be able to shop without having to keep up a wall of paranoia. There is always progress to be made. Let's be part of it.
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