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Market => Rumor mill => Topic started by: themunchies on November 17, 2011, 08:35 pm

Title: Can we all be nice?
Post by: themunchies on November 17, 2011, 08:35 pm
So I'm reading through these here threads, and realizing people aren't trying to be friendly in here anymore. Back in the day I was a member of drugbuyers.com- how else were you gonna buy pills online right?...:) and it had this same kind of feeling. Everyone is quick to call a scam, which I understand, but dang, how bout's some friendly banter? It's argument city over in here.

I don't think I'll be posting/reading on here too much anymore unless we can all have fun. I mean I've been on here about 4 mos (2 as a seller) and it was a lot nicer and friendlier. I just don't get that vibe anymore. I'll probably be communicating through my profile from now on. I'll just keep a thread saying 'Go check my profile for yadayadayada...' I'd rather hear talk of the good than hate of the bad here. Its easier to tell someone to go to so and so because he is awesome IMO. Maybe people don't get that, maybe I'm crazy....:) I wanna know who has the best shit!

Maybe I'm just having an off day? Dunno...just start talking about all the people that did good things for you...:)
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: electriccrazyman on November 17, 2011, 10:03 pm
tm,

don't take it too hard. there's nice people and there's people. it seems to me that most of the people here that have been around for a bit are pretty balanced and fair. i've found myself defending illy in the past, ip even when he owed me, and supportive of you. i tend to say nothing about some of the sketchier offers though i do from time to time. being anonymous can bring out the worst in people - it's mob psychology. but the alternative is worse, so there's going to be some crap around here. you've been reliable and have built a following. don't let the rabble bug you. it's nice to see you around here.

ecm
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: ooTTRA1SXoo on November 17, 2011, 10:28 pm
I must I like the vibe pretty much here on the forum. People are overall friendly and helpfull.

There are some who indeed use the anonimity to be rude, but hey, back in 1999 people where rude on internetforums as well.

Look up the cartoon on google "somebody is wrong on the internet." Says it all.
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: novocaine on November 17, 2011, 10:33 pm
So I'm reading through these here threads, and realizing people aren't trying to be friendly in here anymore. Back in the day I was a member of drugbuyers.com- how else were you gonna buy pills online right?...:) and it had this same kind of feeling. Everyone is quick to call a scam, which I understand, but dang, how bout's some friendly banter? It's argument city over in here.

I don't think I'll be posting/reading on here too much anymore unless we can all have fun. I mean I've been on here about 4 mos (2 as a seller) and it was a lot nicer and friendlier. I just don't get that vibe anymore. I'll probably be communicating through my profile from now on. I'll just keep a thread saying 'Go check my profile for yadayadayada...' I'd rather hear talk of the good than hate of the bad here. Its easier to tell someone to go to so and so because he is awesome IMO. Maybe people don't get that, maybe I'm crazy....:) I wanna know who has the best shit!

Maybe I'm just having an off day? Dunno...just start talking about all the people that did good things for you...:)

I feel you man.
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: Aphex on November 17, 2011, 10:55 pm
Haters gonna hate.

Don't let people get under your skin. You are the first truly reliable H vendor on SR that I know of and you helped me out a lot.

Take care man.
-Aphex
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: jerryskid on November 17, 2011, 11:09 pm
Hey Now!!
i wish i still dosed so i could do business with you. your other product i don't still wish i did. just so you know, your vibe comes through SR loud and clear and it is refreshing. So i might ask that you continue to post in the forums, Yours is one of the handful of opinions i would trust here. i understand that your time is limited as SR has to be labor intensive on the seller side, and all the negativity and rip off talk can be a bummer, but the best way to combat that is to continue to let your lovelite shine brother. we can't stop it, but maybe at least hold it at bay. You know you have helped out alot of people in your posts, for instance you spilled the beans on the acid scammers about the crazy,  mike counts on their blotters. (I noticed most of the rip off ads had been changed by the next day).That tip alone saved some peoples ass i am sure. i would also like to thank you for spreading the love and light for all these years. It is an important job in my opinion, many a man and woman have given many a year because of it. the band we so love, often left a wake of kids in jail behind it. My last trip was in 95, i don't know if i felt like it had taught me what i needed to know or if there are other reasons i haven't opened that door again. i keep checking your ads, hoping you will list some kick molly sometime. until then happy trails
p.s. john k and the boys are kicking ass these days
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: mito on November 17, 2011, 11:38 pm
<3

Tolerance, Humility and Comprehension - THC
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: phubaiblues on November 18, 2011, 12:20 am
I know I've bounced back and forth, let my emotions rule, and usually am wrong, when I respond in haste.  I find just last couple of days that I've pissed off a few people, and I regret that.  I've made a conscious decision to not respond immediately anymore when I'm pissed, and usually, if I try to see it thru the other person's eyes, I'll see their point.  There is so much good here, so many well-meaning people.

I've even made a couple of friends, by trusting and listening to vendors who felt--correctly--that they were being treated as scammers, when no one had even tried their product, so that's been win for me, and hopefully for them too.

I think part of what happened was a bunch of us who are pretty active on here, felt angry at one unrepentant scammer, and one 'fall by the wayside' H seller who'd left a lot of us hanging.  We lost some money, and we started seeing rips under every bush, and by harping on it a lot, it affected the forums in a negative way.  It is important that we let newbies know what is happening, and when it's bad, it's only ethical that we post this, but there also needs to be positive supportive posts, and write about the good vendors, and rewarding  experiences we've had, and I've resolved to more of this.
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: PriscillaMarie90 on November 18, 2011, 01:44 am
It's almost frightening how easily an angry mob can form here. But you've got a bunch of people, pretty much all of which are guilty of an act punishable by law, paranoid of ever being discovered, when you put them all together and allow them to communicate freely, what do you expect? The hostility and tension is sometimes palpable, but personally I feel slightly safer knowing that practically no transgression goes unnoticed. Even if it turns out to be an honest mistake or something out of anyone's control, the offender can pretty easily prove their innocence, if they truly ARE innocent. I would prefer everyone be on guard and alert us anytime ANYTHING fishy goes on, as opposed to no one speaking out when something's gone wrong.

You make a great point though, it's off-putting when everyone seems so rude and distrusting, but I don't feel like it's overwhelming here. I can't think of anyone off the top of my head that I just plain don't like here, and it's normally pretty easy to figure out who is an intelligent, pleasant person and who is an ignorant fool.

I love you all! :) <3
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: Deusvox on November 18, 2011, 05:24 am
Yeah it seems like people are crying wolf these days just to try to scare the other vendor's customer base into coming to them or anyone else... I don't understand why people just can't live and let live! Once someone starts doing really well they gotta shoot them down because they are doing better then them... there is plenty of love to spread around in my opinion most people wanna get a taste of everyone's product!

You sir have me more excited to get your stuff then ANY other vendor on here you seem to shine threw all the bullshit man and that's a very commendable I just don't know why we can't have other vendor's that will be as legendary as you!

Stay safe, stay alert, and always keep them guessing!
Your on the way to being at the top of my list under favorite vendor of all time on here! Keep up the good work and ill keep on buying this gift!
Title: Re: Can we all be nice?
Post by: MrDdroMcGillacutty on November 18, 2011, 05:36 am
Haters gonna hate.

Don't let people get under your skin. You are the first truly reliable H vendor on SR that I know of and you helped me out a lot.

Take care man.
-Aphex

You can't throw out terms like truly reliable H vendor and then NOT say who that is. Give out that mention!! Who is this man, I say?

I completely agree with your sentiment munchies, and I for one will make an effort to be a little less cynical :) SR really is an amazing place, and we should all feel privledged to be a part of this community.

and +1 to what phubaiblues said, i couldnt have put it better

+1

Buyers need to ease up on us good guys. We make mistakes. Get busy or distracted w/something else and forget. Hey, a simple reminder would be nice. Try a message. Check to see if the message has been read yet. Patience. DO NOT jump straight to the forums and make accusations. Keep waiting champ. It will be okay.

If you are buying from a new vendor DO NOT finalize early! Escrow is there to protect. The buyers, duh. Thank you SR for the Resolution Center. AND vendors. It protects your good name and rating. TOO MANY SCAMMERS!! and OVER REACTORS!!

IF YOU are asked by a new vendor to finalize early, do what we did in the 80's. JUST SAY NO!! No one ever finalized early for me in the beginning. I had to EARN my TRUSTED vendor status and prove the package was in transit. Waiting weeks for my money!! Seriously!! Weeks!! Getting jacked by the off site exchangers rates and taking days! Mt.Gox- ExchB-Dwolla. And getting ripped by bogus vendors on SR. Lots of obstacles to over come. I stayed within escrow. Followed all the rules. And when problems came up, I had to correct them. Including but not limited to free re-shipments. It happens. A few times it was my fault. A few times the buyers got me. It's a learning curve. Be a good and smart vendor and you will be rewarded. But it takes time.

Buyers: IF you FEEL you have to finalize early, (1) you DO NOT have to. Do not use that vendor. Make the vendor follow the rules! (2)  Get a dcn (delivery confirmation number) AND check it OFF TOR before finalizing early.

ALSO- Click the vendors name and read their main page. Stop w/the easily answered questions. Read and think. Then reread and think some more. THEN send the message if you still have a question. If more people did these thing more good vibes would be floating around. Yes, I am being nice. ONE MORE THING..... Visit me on SR. Check me out. <----- shameless plug  ;D