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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 04:39 am

Title: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 04:39 am
So I messaged a couple of vendors via pgp, encrypted everything correctly and was talking of placing orders with both of them and neither of them responded.  All my questions were product related. Could they just be really busy? Paranoid? I didn't think I sounded stupid. lol.

 I'm admittedly new here, but someone's got to work with me. I just don't wanna waste my time getting burned or someone trying to scam me. Regardless of the use of escrow I just figured I'd message some more reputable vendors I've seen mentioned on the forums that sell what I'm looking for.

I like to be safe and thoroughly informed. That's the road anyone would take, right? If they don't respond I don't suppose it'd be wise to place an order anyway? Fuck it. I mean. I really wanted to stick with the two that I found because they seem pretty legit and good to do buisness with, but I guess I'll just keep trying? I just wanna eat some good mushrooms and have a nice trip. Hopefully I'll get someone who wants to actually do buisness?
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: Frylexa on July 27, 2013, 05:49 am
Your first mistake was messaging vendors encrypted right off the bat. Most of us don't have the time to decrypt anything but sensitive information. A quick hello and inquiry I don't think counts.  :P
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: findingcure on July 27, 2013, 06:11 am
Frylexa is right. Encryption is only for sensitive information. If you haven't told anything about yourself or such then there shouldn't be reason to use encryption. If you sent your (encrypted) question to some more known and reputable vendor, it probably takes time as well since they get most messages, and those without encryption pass faster naturally. No one here is not going to be without clients. Though its possible you get your answer bit later, but that's slow business for both parties. ::)
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: Rastaman Vibration on July 27, 2013, 06:28 am
Agree, the reason you're not getting replies is because you're using PGP off the bat. Vendors are too busy for that (unfortunately for safety conscious buyers like you). Maybe a better strategy is to message them unencrypted, without revelating anything that makes you uncomfortable, and ask them if they would mind if you communicated by PGP for things you'd rather not discuss without encryption.
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 06:32 am
Oh my god. Lol. I guess I'm acting like this is some icognito james bond shit and their probably reading the message like "Wtf -.-". Thanks so much for the responses. I feel silly as hell, but better safe than sorry I thought you know? I just thought that's how they wanted it, but seriously? Not everything has to be encrypted? Alrighty. lol.
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: isallmememe on July 27, 2013, 07:07 am
you're messaging people who have open adverts for illegal drugs that anyone can see. i wouldn't worry too much about encrypting your message about buying from them, its pretty irrelevant information after the fact, considering the open drug advertisements.
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: Hungry ghost on July 27, 2013, 07:32 am
You shouldn't feel silly, although what everyone else says is true. All over the forums is 'use PGP use PGP' and you've obviously taken the time to educate yourself before diving in. And some vendors will like ALL coms encrypted. But yes most messages can be sent plaintext unless otherwise instructed. A good tip is to put your actual question in the subject line of a message, if its a simple one. This makes it easier for them as they can read it straight off.
        If you like the sound of those vendors try again with unencrypted. Read their vendor page carefully to check your question isn't answered. There usually isn't a huge amount to talk about, but when you're new the urge to say hi is understandable.
        DO encrypt your address when you make your order though, obviously. Enjoy your trip!
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: top44 on July 27, 2013, 09:41 am
yea PGP is usually used only when placing an order... or if you have agreed to talk about special things with vendor.

cheers and welcome to Silk Road
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 04:04 pm
Thanks so much for the responses again! I really appreciate it and I'll be sure to keep this advice in mind. Cheers to you all also and thanks for the welcome. :) Mushiesss
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: plainsman1963 on July 27, 2013, 04:41 pm
Don't feel bad, I did the same thing when I was new. Until a very nice vendor sent me a gentle heads up.  ;D
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: BenJesuit on July 27, 2013, 05:52 pm
Thanks so much for the responses again! I really appreciate it and I'll be sure to keep this advice in mind. Cheers to you all also and thanks for the welcome. :) Mushiesss

LOL. I like the way you took the advice. +Karma
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 06:34 pm
Thanks so much for the responses again! I really appreciate it and I'll be sure to keep this advice in mind. Cheers to you all also and thanks for the welcome. :) Mushiesss

LOL. I like the way you took the advice. +Karma

Hahaha Thanks so much! What's karma? :)
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 06:40 pm
I know what karma is, but what's it for here?
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: plainsman1963 on July 27, 2013, 06:49 pm
I know what karma is, but what's it for here?
Here it's a point you can give to or take away from fellow members, after reaching 100 posts.  :)
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 07:08 pm
I know what karma is, but what's it for here?
Here it's a point you can give to or take away from fellow members, after reaching 100 posts.  :)

Nice! That's pretty cool. So it just kinda shows credibility and your rep?
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: NorthernStar on July 27, 2013, 10:28 pm
I know what karma is, but what's it for here?
Here it's a point you can give to or take away from fellow members, after reaching 100 posts.  :)

Nice! That's pretty cool. So it just kinda shows credibility and your rep?
Come on don't be silly, you know what it's for. You can use PGP, but can't fathom Karma points. ;D
Title: Re: What am I doing wrong?
Post by: OneBadDream on July 27, 2013, 10:36 pm
I know what karma is, but what's it for here?
Here it's a point you can give to or take away from fellow members, after reaching 100 posts.  :)

Nice! That's pretty cool. So it just kinda shows credibility and your rep?
Come on don't be silly, you know what it's for. You can use PGP, but can't fathom Karma points. ;D
Hahaha! Alright, alright. I kinda knew that's what it was for. Just trying to be conversational.