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We are a nonviolent organisation...essentially what we commit is a victimless crime. Victimless crime should be an oxymoron.

In the eyes of the US Federal Government, we are no different than violent drug smuggling organizations that kill DEA agents. It is unfortunate that despite repeated attempts by our DPR to have open dialogue about the issues, he has been completely ignored and instead is hunted like a criminal.

Instead, US tax dollars are being used to conduct worldwide manhunts for web forum moderators - and don't think for one second they spare one expense in the SR investigation. This money could be better used to eliminate violent crime on US streets, or to direct more resources toward taking down cartels.

Their priorities are all mixed up, and it is sad, because in their heart of hearts they (our oppressors) believe just as strongly in their cause as we do in ours. Imagine if a truce were called and the US government decided to support Silk Road as a means of reducing street crime related to drugs.

The many wonderful things we could do, if only the feds had some common sense and were not commanded by politicians who have to please the sheep to get re-elected. (Shuck Schumer, this is you.)

I do not do drugs, but I must be high on something to even consider that this could ever happen....but we can all dream.

PerfectScans,

As usual, a voice of reason. Constructive criticism, ideas and understanding/support all rolled into a great post. Again I say you are the model SR citizen.

NoNoPoPo,

No, thank YOU for taking the time to educate yourself about safety and security. If everyone did what you did, there would be no proverbial low hanging fruit.

Karma +1 to everyone here, because I can.

This thread is giving me the warm&fuzzies.

Jokes aside,

Consider throwing some spare change into Deathowl's public anonymous donation address, or if you want to be named as a donor, send him an encrypted PM and you will be given your own address.

I (personally) vouch for him and fully support what he is doing.

Well said, V!

I echo that we sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding the vast majority of the community exhibit with regards to our situation and recent events. It is truly an honor to serve ALL of you - even cascas, who says we let scammers stay active purposefully so that we may reap the commission.

As ChemCat said, this community has come together to write the pages of history. I'm proud to stand here side by side with you all, in full recognition of the risks I am taking, because our cause is worth it.

Thanks for spreading a bit of positive news, guys! It is refreshing to see more people being vocal about their positive experiences on the road.

I appreciate you taking the initiative to ask me a question and answer it yourself cascas!

I do not take the topic of scammers lightly, and there are certainly people who can currently deal with them. The same people whose attention is called between other such small tasks as finalising the administrative tools for the rest of us, hardening us against attack from within and without, keeping the largest and most active hidden service on Tor hidden, eating, breathing, sleeping, and possibly even a few other things that you and I may not be privy to.

It is the reality of the situation we are in right now. The solution in place at the present for scammers is the practice of educating the userbase about the scammer until one of the people mentioned above can come away from one of the tasks mentioned above to perform the task of manually removing them.

The best approach for success on the Road is to read everything in sight and be as educated and aware as you can possibly be. Fortunately the community has a keen eye for spotting scammers and posting about them. Those who take the time to educate themselves before diving into a purchase will avoid the scam all together, and those who adopt best practices, such as remaining in escrow, will be protected even if they folly and enter into business with a scammer.

The responsibility is shared mate, especially at this early stage in the game. We will continue to do everything within our power to assist members of the community who have fallen victim to a scam, but we also expect the community to do everything they can to avoid being scammed in the first place (researching the vendor and staying in escrow.)

As has been said by others more eloquent than I, Rome was not built in a day. We work within the world we live at the moment. As time goes on, we will only get better.

SR staff appreciate your support and will continue to support all of you to the absolute best of our ability.

This forum (Customer Support) is for specific customer support requests and not debates on a vendor's FE policies and ranting in general. Moving to the rumor mill.