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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: blackya on May 21, 2013, 10:39 pm

Title: PGP, FE, Escrow and how to use them? any idea???? what are they
Post by: blackya on May 21, 2013, 10:39 pm
Hi there friends!

I was just wondering if somebody could explain in a simple language what we use PGP, FE and Escrow for.
I have got a weak understanding of computer science, that's why it's a bit complicated to get the point of it  :)
Title: Re: PGP, FE, Escrow and how to use them? any idea???? what are they
Post by: scout on May 22, 2013, 04:26 am
For protection.  PGP helps you encrypt your sensitive information (like your address), and escrow protects your funds until you have received & are happy with your order.  FE = finalizing early = releasing the funds to your vendor before you've received the order ... this is something you should NOT do.

Please take some time and read the SR wiki - it will help answer all of your questions:

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
Title: Re: PGP, FE, Escrow and how to use them? any idea???? what are they
Post by: YehButNah on May 22, 2013, 06:02 am
Hey i can help in regards to PGP... Follow this YouTube video and it will show you how to set it up and then sent encrypted information like your address to sellers on SR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SywCI91kfq0

Note its clearweb
Title: Re: PGP, FE, Escrow and how to use them? any idea???? what are they
Post by: blackya on May 26, 2013, 10:25 pm
Quote from: scout on May 22, 2013, 04:26 am
For protection.  PGP helps you encrypt your sensitive information (like your address), and escrow protects your funds until you have received & are happy with your order.  FE = finalizing early = releasing the funds to your vendor before you've received the order ... this is something you should NOT do.

Please take some time and read the SR wiki - it will help answer all of your questions:

http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Thanx a lot  for your info:-)

I will check it definately.

I am not sure how I should work with bitcoins. Do I need to use TOR when opening a bitcoin account and transferring later the bitcoins to SR?
And could u also suggest a good website where one can exchange money to bitcoins? I thought to use Mgtox (not sure if the name is correct) but they want a copy of my ID and so on. is it normal when exchanging money for bitcoins that they want to have some info about me???
Title: Re: PGP, FE, Escrow and how to use them? any idea???? what are they
Post by: blackya on May 26, 2013, 10:29 pm
Quote from: YehButNah on May 22, 2013, 06:02 am
Hey i can help in regards to PGP... Follow this YouTube video and it will show you how to set it up and then sent encrypted information like your address to sellers on SR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SywCI91kfq0

Note its clearweb

thanx for your link,

what is clearweb?????????????
Title: Re: PGP, FE, Escrow and how to use them? any idea???? what are they
Post by: The-Truth on May 26, 2013, 10:33 pm
Astor (SR Member) has a PGP great tutorial and gpg4usb is easy to use for a thumb drive