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How much do you need in btc anonymousguy57? 

Quote from: CaptainWhiteBeard on December 29, 2013, 10:10:29 am

Quote from: kr-rypt on December 29, 2013, 10:08:09 am

always wanted to mix a monster energy drink with mdma and DMT,
in this order;
take mdma 30 mins later finish drink 5 mins later dmt.

I tried monster with big fat lines of coke. Was a nice little heart burster!

Sounds nice gotta try that too,

My head....


It's killing me...



Red Bull please..

So, I've not really said much regarding this whole situation.  And this thread might just end up being absolute nonsense that doesn't make any sense what so ever.  But after reading everything that's been posted.  This includes updates regarding SR as a whole.  The arrest of staff members.  Everybody thinking SR has been compromised.  SR not being safe what so ever.  And even after being somewhat paranoid myself regarding everything (but not as much as most others).  I've come to my conclusion.

I'm almost positive SilkRoad has not been compromised by any law enforcement what so ever.  Granted, I can't guarantee this.  However I'm using my best judgement and have self determined that this is not the case.  Honestly, I feel as if all the mod arrests were from the previous SR.  I can assure you that this place is being watched like a mouse from a hawks point of view by law enforcement.  Anywho, lots of members on these forums have said they're going to cease use of SR as a whole.  Stating it's just too risky and that they don't want to take any chances.  Well, if you took the chance before all this happened; there's almost no point in not continuing to take that chance.  Not to mention, as long as you keep yourself safe; using PGP and other various forms of self security, you're pretty much in the clear.  Granted, it's always good to suspect the worst.  But that's no reason to cease use of and stop supporting such a great community as a whole; when there is no definite reason to. 

I personally plan to continue using SR.  I've made numerous purchases, never had a seized/lost/missing package and have never had any trouble with law enforcement.  And have ALWAYS taken the necessary precautions to keep myself safe.  Just using the Tor browser and PGP isn't necessarily ENOUGH.  Yes, those are in fact some of the key things to keep yourself safe.  However it's never a bad idea to instate other security precautions as well.  Such as a VPN, tumbling your Bitcoins, and many other ways listed in the security area.  I can also assure you, as long as you're not a flat out fool and you do your research on vendors and security as a whole; you'll always get what you bargained for and will have VERY minimal to no issues what so ever.  I was lurking the original SR forums and marketplace for quite awhile and only started actually using SR when I suppose what you'd call "SR2" was created.  And I must say, I trust this place far more than I ever would the previous SR. 

And really, that's all there is to it.  It comes down to trust.  If you're stupid, you're going to get busted buying in person and you're going to get busted buying online through some darknet marketplace.  Granted, buying through an online marketplace and having various illegal items/drugs or whatever being shipped to you across state or international borders will land you a bigger charge if you make yourself susceptible to it, it's still 100000x safer than buying any of what you'd buy here; in person.  And you have to have a level of trust in a marketplace/community like this.  Otherwise you're bound to set the community up for failure.  Yes, you are taking a risk; but that risk can be very, very, very minimal- or very, very, very high depending on the precautions you take.  And as long as you play it safe you're risks are going to be very, very, very minimal- and vice versa.  So instead of just ceasing any use of SR, how about you instate some trust or at the very least see how things go for a bit before making irrational decisions?  I would hate to see this place fail like the previous SR; but if you take the key steps needed, this place is bound for success!  And I'm not saying there aren't going to be setbacks of any kind.  There will be.  Just like anything else in life.  Some vendors might go down, a mod or w/e might get cocky and somehow end up getting busted.. But it's all about working past those setbacks.  And as long as you trust the staff of SR to play it safe themselves, keep things logical, have contingency plans to lessen the collateral damage of such setbacks if they were to ever arise- which I'm sure they do.  Everything will run smooth!

Anywho, that's just my two cents.  I don't know why I decided to post this thread; for any reason other than expressing my opinion on how I see things.  But take it as you do!  Hope it was worth a read to at least a few people.

Though no law enforcement agent/agency have any privileged access to this site, you should always do as aussieoutlaw suggests and PGP sensitive information. We have harped on this since day one and will continue to do so.

Quote from: CaptainWhiteBeard on December 29, 2013, 12:42:36 am

Coming right up you little cutie

Hmmm maybe i should arrange a singles date night next week?

Hopefully by next week we will be getting things ready to trade goods on the market.  We are about 75% done stocking products and about 50% done with the finer details.  Not bad drinks by the way, we appreciate you reaching for the top shelf!