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Silk Road Discussion / Re: no feedback=heaven for scammer
« on: November 20, 2013, 10:10:02 am »The problem with that is vendors attempting to obtain a good reputation and thus increase sales are not able to. Everyone has been set back to zero. This is one feature currently holding the SR back, in my opinion.
I would disagree to a certain extent...
Sure, the numerical values and ranking history are no longer next to vendor's names on their profiles.
However, buyers ultimately remember who they had good business with and will seek out those reputable vendors. Once verified, they are very likely to vouch and spread the word of legitimacy.
Feedback isn't the problem at this point. It's just patience and diligence. Assuming the site continues to run, I'm sure the feedback, rankings, and reputation of the top vendors will be restored as it should be. Just takes time.
Many vendors are going by different names for very good reason. Everyone is back to zero. Even if some buyers know those new usernames, they wont vouch for them as it could comprise their identity.