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How about if you use TOR Browser to access SR for example, but at the same time your surfing the clearnet using your regular browser? Same computer of course. How safe or unsafe is that?

It is relatively unsafe due to the possibility of timing correlation attacks. There are many threads in the Security forum about that, and you can use the Search bar to find them.

Libertas

I was afraid of that. There are lots of other good deals for blotters and mol that I'm quite happy about, hopefully they will be kin d enough to give me a shot, and eventually I can buy from costco. I do not use PGP either. Can they tell/might that be a possible factor?
Thank you for the info.

You should absolutely 100% be using PGP for encrypting ALL sensitive information, ESPECIALLY your delivery details!!!

Libertas

It's always 50/50 if both parties dispute the transaction, unless one fails to contest the transaction or just simply gives it all away you will both be walking away with half.

That is incorrect. The adminstrator presiding over the resolution takes many things into account (one being the histories of both parties) when deciding upon the percentage of refund that will be issued, and carefully weighs the evidence and statements provided and the relative reputations of the parties involved.

Libertas

The Top Shelf has had their vending privileges revoked for scamming users. They will not be coming back.
Sorry to hear that you got burned, but you know the risk you are taking when you FE.

Please read the following:
http://silkroadvb5piz3r.onion/silkroad/about

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Buyer%27s_Guide#Escrow

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Frequently_Asked_Questions#I.27ve_already_finalized_my_order.2C_but_am_having_problems.

Never, ever FE. Finalising means what it sounds like it means: that the transaction has been concluded and both parties are satisfied. Silk Road cannot protect you when you decide to go around the safety that the escrow system provides.

Libertas

Quote from: Libertas on May 18, 2013, 12:10 am

Quote from: lookmomthedeepweb on May 17, 2013, 09:56 pm

So im out $150 because I choose freedom? This goes against everything SR is about.

That's not what I said. Please do not twist my words.

You are out $150 because you failed to clarify with the vendor whether or not your order would need to be signed before placing it. You are actually more at fault here than the vendor as you assume it would not require a signature instead of determining if that was indeed the case.

As I stated in my previous post, some vendors DO require a signature.

Libertas

Buyers guide says never sign for anything.

The Buyer's Guide is just that: a guide. In fact, the very section that states that you should not sign for a package also states the following:

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Buyer%27s_Guide#Receiving_packages

If you follow these guidelines, your chances of being detected are minimal. In the event that you are detected, deny requesting the package. Anyone can send anyone else anything in the mail.

It is expressly stated that they are guidelines, not rules.

Vendors have their own policies on different issues (such as requiring new buyers to FE, minimum purchase amounts, signing for packages etc.), and as long as they do not violate the terms of the seller contract, they are allowed to do that. Silk Road is a free-market marketplace, and all participants in that marketplace need to do their due diligence before proceeding with purchases or sales.

Every buyer needs to employ a modicum of personal responsibility when they are making purchases here. That includes personal responsibility over FE'ing - which we advise against -, personal responsibility over signing for packages - which we advise against -, and personal responsibility over their security arrangements - which we provide a wide array of information about

It is up to the buyer whether or not they wish to deal with a vendor by determining if that vendor's policies and practices match up with the buyer's expectations.

Libertas

This is a little off topic, do you mind sharing with me a good place to upload photo's via tor? I would like to post current pictures of some products on the forums.
Thanks

As a moderator I'm hesitant to recommend any services; however, the ever-helpful pine posts a recommendation or two here:
http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=158305.msg1116203#msg1116203

2. I recommend using imgftw.com or anonfiles.com for image uploads. This is not because I trust them, it is because they don't have shitty designs that force you to load umpteen advertisements, fill in a thousand capchas or require JavaScript. You don't need to use an onionland image uploader, just get rid of the EXIF data.

Libertas

Quote from: Libertas on May 17, 2013, 09:55 pm

Some vendors do require a signature on orders; it is entirely up to the vendor whether they wish to do this or not and it is something that should be clarified with the vendor before ordering from them.

Both parties must take responsibility for the action and inaction that led to this occurring.

Libertas

So im out $150 because I choose freedom? This goes against everything SR is about.

That's not what I said. Please do not twist my words.

You are out $150 because you failed to clarify with the vendor whether or not your order would need to be signed before placing it. You are actually more at fault here than the vendor as you assume it would not require a signature instead of determining if that was indeed the case.

As I stated in my previous post, some vendors DO require a signature.

Libertas