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Interview with DPR at medium.com
« on: November 07, 2013, 09:46:01 pm »
Thanks for the interview, DPR. Here's the story:

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Head: Dread Pirate Roberts speaks: ‘You cannot stop people doing drugs’
Subhead: Silk Road boss relaunches site and rejects violence

Just five weeks after the FBI shuttered the Silk Road marketplace and charged 29-year-old Ross Ulbricht with running the Dark Web’s most profitable, trusted, and notorious drugs bazaar, the site is back online.
Thousands of new customer accounts were opened on the new Silk Road’s first day of trading. Many well-established and trusted vendors are already onboard, offering everything from cannabis and LSD to MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.
No sales have been made and no customer feedback has been received at the time I’m writing this.
The Silk Road’s new operator, known by the same pseudonym as his predecessor, Dread Pirate Roberts — spoke to me over an encrypted connection. And, he says, this new phase of the drugs war is as futile, counterproductive, and doomed to failure as the last.

•What is your message to the international police forces that will at this very second be focused on your capture?
You will hunt me — but first ask yourselves is it worth it? Taking me down will not affect Silk Road — back-ups have already been distributed and this entire infrastructure can be redeployed elsewhere in under 15 minutes, and you will gain nothing from our database.

So, if you want to go after the real criminals, such as the rapists, the violent street thugs, and child abusers, then go ahead… but if you come after us, then all you will have done is take the unadulterated drugs away from people who will simply turn to more dangerous supplies.

I am peaceful. I will be donating money to charity; I will be providing free testing services for users and vendors — so if law enforcement wish to turn this into a PR disaster for themselves, then I will not stop their self-destruction.

• Why are you doing this? Do you not fear a life in a high-security prison? Is this a political act?
Every man fears high-security prison for the rest of their lives, of that there is no doubt. But I am willing to do so if it is beneficial to our cause, and therefore while I do not wish to end up there, I think the benefits of doing this will outweigh the costs.

If I didn’t step up — who would have, another MettaDPR? [This refers to a darkmarket operator who set up post-SR and ran off with the money last week.]

• What steps are you taking to avoid the site being seized again?
At this point in time I don’t think it would be suitable for me to comment on the architecture of Silk Road or our security measures.

• What do you say to those who will accuse you of making drugs, even dangerous, life-destroying drugs such as crack, meth and heroin and diazepam, available to millions of people?

I would tell them to join the forum and speak to our community themselves, or even send me a mail. The recurring theme [at] Silk Road is that we provide honest, unadulterated products to people who want them, and whether we [were] here or not, most people would have access to them anyway from shady street dealers who lie through their teeth.

Let us assume you have a son who is in his teenage years and you knew they were going to do drugs, what as a parent, would you do? Would you let them go to their friends’ friends’ dealer … or would you help them buy from Silk Road from vendors who are reviewed regularly, and where we will be offering product-testing services, and [where we have] a resident doctor to ensure nobody harms themselves?

Ultimately you cannot stop people doing drugs, but you can make it safer for them, and get people off the streets and away from violence — which is what we stand for.

• What’s your solution to the war on drugs?
Quite simply: to consign the disaster to the history books and redirect the allocated budgets to rehabilitation facilities, so that dependent users can re-enter the workforce.

The government has tried for years to repaint the walls, but what use is that if the wall is coming down? Fix the education system, fix the welfare system, help those most vulnerable in society, and we won’t have problematic drug users—only those who use that freedom responsibly.

When no child goes to bed hungry and no old person struggles to pay the costs of living, then I would be happy to say that tackling drug use is an acceptable way to spend money—if it were still illegal at that point. But putting people in jail for smoking a plant while leaving schoolchildren hungry at night is an utter disgrace.
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Re: Interview with DPR at medium.com
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2013, 09:51:00 pm »

•What is your message to the international police forces that will at this very second be focused on your capture?
You will hunt me — but first ask yourselves is it worth it? Taking me down will not affect Silk Road — back-ups have already been distributed and this entire infrastructure can be redeployed elsewhere in under 15 minutes, and you will gain nothing from our database.


First off, welcome OP...nice to see another Journalist here who wants to remain open and positive to what's going on in this neck of the woods, to spread the movement to the general public on the Clearnet.

What I quoted above, I sure hope is true. We were told that backups existed in case of an SR takeover, by the old DPR, and obviously that was not true. None of the backup addresses that were listed worked; the entire theory failed.

I would like to think that a more solid institution of this idea is firmly in place. I doubt we will ever know unless something happens again, but it's nice to think it's there...
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2013, 09:51:30 pm »
DPR handling matters again like a boss.


I feel this DPR is at least 100 times more compatent than last.


Respect and a +1 to you as well Mike, you handled the interview like a real pro. You never lied, or tried any of those trick questions that most journalists do - you'll fit in around here. Thank you.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2013, 09:52:10 pm »
This new DPR looks like a high educated, smart man. My honest support for this new project!
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2013, 10:00:07 pm »
We see what you ared doing there. I think everyone recognises where this is intended to go. And I guessed right that your announcement is not just about opening a new SR.
You promise to represent what the old Silk Road meant to many of us. I hope, I really hope this whole thing goes the way you and others planed and that is not just some marketing strategy.

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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2013, 10:06:43 pm »
Very good interview DPR. I feel very safe while aboard you ship.
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2013, 10:45:21 pm »
Cracking article Mike, welcome...No prizes for guessing who negged you ( cough OZ Freelancer cough)

What a quote by the cap..." You will hunt me — but first ask yourselves is it worth it? Taking me down will not affect Silk Road — back-ups have already been distributed and this entire infrastructure can be redeployed elsewhere in under 15 minutes, and you will gain nothing from our database."

Put that in your pipe and smoke it L/E....just like evolution, this DPR has learned from the mistakes of his predecessor and doubled his defenses.
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2013, 11:19:17 pm »
Good interview.

HOWEVER, just one thing I didn't agree with. Why would he say that if all the problems were solved in this world ,that tackling drug use is an acceptable way to spend money..

Isn't that just saying that drug use is still wrong??
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2013, 11:20:03 pm »
" What do you say to those who will accuse you of making drugs, even dangerous, life-destroying drugs such as crack, meth and heroin and diazepam, available to millions of people?"


They're going to get them anyway. So, how would you like them too go about doing so(rhetorical).
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2013, 11:36:25 pm »
Good interview.

HOWEVER, just one thing I didn't agree with. Why would he say that if all the problems were solved in this world ,that tackling drug use is an acceptable way to spend money..

Isn't that just saying that drug use is still wrong??

Not quite. I argue that would be a logical process for them when deciding their budgets however, but I feel when that kind of common sense has come about most drugs won't be illegal anyway.
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2013, 11:38:09 pm »
respect to mike power- have seen a few of your articles and I would go so far as to credit you with the rank of  'fledgling top journalist' please please continue and become the shining light in a sea of agenda-infested sharks that society needs more and more of, and quickly.

dpr, loving the impulse conveyed in your language and sentiment, i'd love to hope your utterances are going to be beneficiall and i dearly dearly hope so                                                                   

please  however remain aware that silence can also be your ally, all positive vibes to you, be wise brother, you are clearly precious cargo dear man
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2013, 11:42:13 pm »
Damn DPR that was the great.  You are a fantastic publicist.
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2013, 11:48:27 pm »
I have been really sceptical about all the press coverage
but DPR you really handled all the press in a concise and enlightened manner

just to let you know'
you have some REAL SOLDIERS beside you as well
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2013, 11:55:24 pm »
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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2013, 12:01:58 am »
very informative and unbiased...great job!!

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« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2013, 01:07:14 am »
Good work Mike.

Keep it up :)

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« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2013, 06:49:27 am »
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« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2013, 04:50:15 pm »
thanks very much  Jor, OzFreelancer, and all the rest of you that enjoyed it. And thanks to DPR for the interview when it as a busy time.

so, has anyone actually bought anything or sold anything to anyone yet?  IE: is the site flly functional, and is it being operated as before? when is that expected? are there any sales in escrow? has anyone deposited/removed any BTC?

thanks in advance for any PMs on this or anything else.
 

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« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2013, 04:52:54 pm »
OK, just remembered the launch notes. no orders for a few days.

I'd love to interview the first person to make a sucessful order - ie orddr, pay and finalise on receipt of goods.

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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2013, 07:02:13 pm »
diazepam is a life destroying drug now as well?


fuck just add another one to the list then you dumbass journo now they will think Valium is a class A along with meth and coke, oh shit I forgot you can prescribe meth and coke too they are Class B... shit, I meant cannabis and magic mushrooms they are the real dangers, and Valium will ruin your lives too now kids lol

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Diazapam can destroy lives. I know 3 people who have died from OD'ing/mixing with alcohol and or other downers. So, that's 3 lives gone.

Now what about the kids families? There lives will never be the same, they've lost sons/daughters to the drug.

Not only that, but benzo addiction can kill. The WD have been known to kill people.

Meth can be prescribed in the form of Desoxyn (spelling?).

Any drug can ruin lives if people let them do so. This isn't an attack on you in anyway, just so you know. I agree with you though, in the eyes of the media you should not have valium next to Meth/Coke/Heroin and so on.
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« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2013, 09:25:03 pm »
Refreshing to read yet more unbiased and balanced reporting to counter the mainstream propaganda machine churning out it's lies and bullshit.

Welcome to our community Mike.
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« Reply #22 on: November 08, 2013, 09:41:52 pm »
Superb article, Mike.  Enjoyed reading it, and hope to see more in the future.  Your views come off as neutral and unbiased, as a Journalist's should! 

Wish you all the best,

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« Reply #23 on: November 08, 2013, 09:48:16 pm »
Very excellent. I'm proud to have the new DPR as our Admin!

Though he may work in a different way, please do not forget to give credit where credit is due to the original DPR. He started this whole market after all(:

I do believe we have a better leader now however.

+1 New DPR(: I'm proud to have you as the front man in the fight against the war on drugs!


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« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2013, 10:11:34 pm »
Nice interview Mike. Your questions are certainly very insightful. Though I would point out that it's not exactly accurate to call it an exclusive. I also interviewed the new DPR for my story on Mashable (clearnet link: http://mashable.com/2013/11/06/silk-road-dread-pirate-roberts/).

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« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2013, 10:16:43 pm »
diazepam is a life destroying drug now as well?


fuck just add another one to the list then you dumbass journo now they will think Valium is a class A along with meth and coke, oh shit I forgot you can prescribe meth and coke too they are Class B... shit, I meant cannabis and magic mushrooms they are the real dangers, and Valium will ruin your lives too now kids lol

fucking journo's can not stand them or their whorish profession...

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Diazapam can destroy lives. I know 3 people who have died from OD'ing/mixing with alcohol and or other downers. So, that's 3 lives gone.

Now what about the kids families? There lives will never be the same, they've lost sons/daughters to the drug.

Not only that, but benzo addiction can kill. The WD have been known to kill people.

Meth can be prescribed in the form of Desoxyn (spelling?).

Any drug can ruin lives if people let them do so. This isn't an attack on you in anyway, just so you know. I agree with you though, in the eyes of the media you should not have valium next to Meth/Coke/Heroin and so on.
3 people that died from them.......? don't talk wet. Are you typing that with a straight face?
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« Reply #26 on: November 08, 2013, 10:19:10 pm »
Nice interview Mike. Your questions are certainly very insightful. Though I would point out that it's not exactly accurate to call it an exclusive. I also interviewed the new DPR for my story on Mashable (clearnet link: http://mashable.com/2013/11/06/silk-road-dread-pirate-roberts/).

Looks like we have a journalist pissing contest unfolding here *gets some popcorn* ;)
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« Reply #27 on: November 08, 2013, 10:20:35 pm »
Nice interview Mike. Your questions are certainly very insightful. Though I would point out that it's not exactly accurate to call it an exclusive. I also interviewed the new DPR for my story on Mashable (clearnet link: http://mashable.com/2013/11/06/silk-road-dread-pirate-roberts/).

This article I must say was a very good read! This should set the example for the rest of the news coverage! Good work!
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« Reply #28 on: November 08, 2013, 10:21:21 pm »
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« Reply #29 on: November 08, 2013, 10:48:32 pm »
Place is full of Journalists lately.
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« Reply #30 on: November 09, 2013, 12:27:34 am »
Nice interview Mike. Your questions are certainly very insightful. Though I would point out that it's not exactly accurate to call it an exclusive. I also interviewed the new DPR for my story on Mashable (clearnet link: http://mashable.com/2013/11/06/silk-road-dread-pirate-roberts/).

Hi there, sorry, I didn't mean it was a scoop. you got that, and congratulations on it.  it was a great piece.

I meant exclusive in the sense that it was the result of a private communication rather than comments given out to more than one journalist in, say, a press conference (which would be a hilarious scene, now I consider it!).

I'd define an exclusive as an item or story published or broadcast by only one source. and that definition  stands - he said this stuff to me, and me only. and only i published it.





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« Reply #31 on: November 09, 2013, 12:32:46 am »
Well hey there Mike  :)

How's it goin?

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« Reply #32 on: November 09, 2013, 12:34:21 am »
Nice interview Mike. Your questions are certainly very insightful. Though I would point out that it's not exactly accurate to call it an exclusive. I also interviewed the new DPR for my story on Mashable (clearnet link: http://mashable.com/2013/11/06/silk-road-dread-pirate-roberts/).

Hi there, sorry, I didn't mean it was a scoop. you got that, and congratulations on it.  it was a great piece.

I meant exclusive in the sense that it was the result of a private communication rather than comments given out to more than one journalist in, say, a press conference (which would be a hilarious scene, now I consider it!).

I'd define an exclusive as an item or story published or broadcast by only one source. and that definition  stands - he said this stuff to me, and me only. and only i published it.

I'll exclusively write about the journalist chicken fight on Silk Road Forums :D
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Re: Interview with DPR at medium.com
« Reply #33 on: November 09, 2013, 12:34:54 am »
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« Reply #34 on: November 09, 2013, 12:35:09 am »
Refreshing to read yet more unbiased and balanced reporting to counter the mainstream propaganda machine churning out it's lies and bullshit.

Welcome to our community Mike.

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« Reply #35 on: November 09, 2013, 12:35:37 am »
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« Reply #36 on: November 09, 2013, 12:36:58 am »
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« Reply #37 on: November 09, 2013, 01:04:13 am »
Refreshing to read yet more unbiased and balanced reporting to counter the mainstream propaganda machine churning out it's lies and bullshit.

Welcome to our community Mike.

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Hi Mike,

Yes 'interesting' it will most certainly be along with many other adjectives ;)

If you want to talk to anyone else you need to raise it with DPR but I can tell you I have no desire to raise my own profile any higher than it already is, I see Forbes has already quoted me and I could do without it to be honest, I am just a forum moderator here.

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« Reply #38 on: November 10, 2013, 05:43:05 pm »
Good interview.

HOWEVER, just one thing I didn't agree with. Why would he say that if all the problems were solved in this world ,that tackling drug use is an acceptable way to spend money..

Isn't that just saying that drug use is still wrong??

Not quite. I argue that would be a logical process for them when deciding their budgets however, but I feel when that kind of common sense has come about most drugs won't be illegal anyway.

I agree with @Knuckles.

@DPR essentially speaks of "drugs" as a PROBLEM that orthodox society handles in a wrong way. What he SHOULD be saying is that "drugs" (a demonizing term that shouldn't be used at all, btw) help to open and expand the mind, to build personal character (true self), to connect the man to nature, etc etc. Instead of emphasizing that the likes of marijuana and mushrooms  are nothing but nature's gift to men, of which the establishment deprives the men, (and explaining why); we hear @DPR talking about society's resources being better allocated to help the weak!

Even mainstream scholars speak of the wonders of MDMA or LSD, so there is a huge case to be made for most chemicals, too.

Basically, the real discussion is absent in the interview. Perhaps it will be in the future interviews.

On another note, I was also hoping that the community would use the publicity around SR-shutdown and turn the problem into opportunity by putting into public consciousness that many, if not most, "drugs" are actually there to help the individual and to make a better world; and that society (politics, laws, education-system, etc.) needs to not only acknowledge that but to embrace it.

We've seen none of that, either. (Here, public figures and organizations, at least initially, have a bigger role to play, of course, then individuals that would need to expose themselves).

Kind regards.

EDIT: The core of my point is that the community should seek to normalize "drugs", make them a natural and regulated part of life. THAT is the victory; not the launching, re-launching and maintaining illegality, ie the status quo. 
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« Reply #39 on: November 10, 2013, 06:23:40 pm »
3 people that died from them.......? don't talk wet. Are you typing that with a straight face?

Do some research before critisizing what others are saying about drug safetey.

Benzo addiction, even valium, can result in an addiction where you take 10-20 times the normal dose. Quitting can and does result in fatal seizures, a carefully monitored and painful weaning process is the only safe way to get off. It is one of the hardest addictions to kick.

While benzos are very hard to overdose one, once mixed with other drugs the chance of this goes way up. They are one of the very few drugs where withdrawl can kill you.

Yes people do die from benzos, and I am saying this with a straight face.
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« Reply #40 on: November 10, 2013, 07:12:45 pm »
3 people that died from them.......? don't talk wet. Are you typing that with a straight face?

Do some research before critisizing what others are saying about drug safetey.

Benzo addiction, even valium, can result in an addiction where you take 10-20 times the normal dose. Quitting can and does result in fatal seizures, a carefully monitored and painful weaning process is the only safe way to get off. It is one of the hardest addictions to kick.

While benzos are very hard to overdose one, once mixed with other drugs the chance of this goes way up. They are one of the very few drugs where withdrawl can kill you.

Yes people do die from benzos, and I am saying this with a straight face.

Yeah, people do very much die from benzos.  Benzos have become such a horrible problem in my area over the past few years.  I've been running around trying to help people get away from them and ween them off as much as I can.  Educate them on the serious dangers of them.  It's fucked up what some pharmaceuticals do to you in comparison to most drugs that are deemed illegal. 
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« Reply #41 on: November 10, 2013, 08:12:51 pm »
Great article! Thanks both DPR and Mike. /better late than never ) /
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« Reply #42 on: November 13, 2013, 01:22:55 am »
Well done guys.  And thank you Mike for being fair and unbiased.  Wish more reporters had this level of integrity.