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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: hitit on July 22, 2013, 10:33 am

Title: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: hitit on July 22, 2013, 10:33 am
Hey Guys

I am just starting out here and am just wondering, in terms of security etc. whether or not I should have the same username for both the forums and SR..

Any help or advice anybody could give would be really appreciated   :)

Thanks in advance  ;)
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: Annex on July 22, 2013, 10:36 am
Sure its okay, but then anything you say here can be used against you on the Road. It is not necessary to have both the same unless you are a vendor and would like access to the roundtable. I'm assuming you're not, because you asked this.

I would say a lot of people have a different username and password for both

(here's a hint; mine are wildly different ;D)
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: hitit on July 23, 2013, 03:52 am
@Annex

Ok mate, no worries! And nope, definitely not a vendor haha.

Thanks for your help buddy!
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: jiggybeans on July 23, 2013, 03:56 am
i did the same thought it would be easier to establish "credibility"

but i dont know much...so might be the blind leading the blind
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: eclipsestorm on July 23, 2013, 04:08 am
I'm new as well and I used the same name for both. I think it's better to do that if you intend on being an honest and just person. Credibility is huge on underground markets so it's much more important to be a good person instead of saying you're a good person. -IMO
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: abdomen on July 23, 2013, 04:43 am
being an honest and just person.

You're on Silk Road, dude.

Being an honest person here will land you in a federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison.
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: SlinginCopper on July 23, 2013, 04:46 am
I did different names for account and forum name myself. Cant be too safe! Cheers man hope SR treats you right!
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: hitit on July 23, 2013, 04:57 am
@SlinginCopper

Thanks mate - appreciate it.

Thanks to everyone else for their input too  :)
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: eclipsestorm on July 23, 2013, 05:00 am
being an honest and just person.

You're on Silk Road, dude.

Being an honest person here will land you in a federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison.

lol yeah I should rephrase that. What I should say is being honest and trustworthy with other SR'ers. Screw being honest in the name of the law, the laws are there to fuck us who want to be free.
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: verdant_world on July 23, 2013, 05:14 am
It is not considered a good idea to use same user name for SR and for forum IMO

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=159758.msg1157414#msg1157414
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: hitit on July 23, 2013, 06:41 am
@verdant_world

Thanks for the link champ! That's a very informative thread! I've made my decision now - definitely a good idea to keep them separate :)
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: PinnacleGoods on July 23, 2013, 06:47 am
Keep them together if you're a vendor.  If you're a buyer, it couldn't hurt and does establish credibility as others have said. You could also maybe contact SR support in a pinch about a forum thing, e.g. password recovery, if it was clear that the forum account was associated with your road account...
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: Dr RA on July 23, 2013, 08:42 am
i wondered this myself... decided to err on the side of caution and used a different name
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: WeedLuver1 on July 23, 2013, 09:08 am
There shouldnt be a problem using same username,i dont see anyway it can harm you unless you spam or do something similiar to that.
It's much more recommanded to vendors,but its ok even if you are just a buyer.
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: rebufo on July 23, 2013, 09:17 am
being an honest and just person.

You're on Silk Road, dude.

Being an honest person here will land you in a federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison.

What??

Honest != Legal.

I am on the silk road, because the fuckin politicians around the world have been playing god and illegalizing random substances. That I am avoiding the law doesnt mean I am not honest.

Ethics != Law
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: TheCostelloGroup on July 23, 2013, 12:19 pm
Perfectly fine! Just don't deal with any dick head vendors that might try store your information.
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: DanDanTheIceCreamMan on July 23, 2013, 01:07 pm
It's not a big deal
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: isallmememe on July 23, 2013, 01:49 pm

You're on Silk Road, dude.

Being an honest person here will land you in a federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison.

i just purchased 500 lbs of the finest crystal meth and am about to set up as the biggest meth supplier in the tri-state area.

you see what i did thar?^^^

i just bullshitted on the forum to make myself look cool. people do it all the time especially irl, but even here i'm sure it happens. thankfully because of this, the law needs to actually prove you wasn't just bullshitting when you say shit on here.
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: hitit on July 23, 2013, 01:54 pm
@isallmememe

Thanks for adding that little bit of information to my thread mate hahaha  ;)
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: quietguy on July 23, 2013, 01:59 pm
Can't see what difference it would make, probably not the best idea for a major vendor though.  ;)
Title: Re: Newbie Needs Help: Is it OK to have the same username for both the Forum and SR?
Post by: hitit on July 23, 2013, 11:11 pm
Thanks for the help everyone! It seems that it's not too much of an issue but for the extra cautious it's probably a good idea to keep them separate..

Thanks again - there's definitely a great sense of community on these forums  :D