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https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin-checks-r3-80957
Topic: Become a verified/approved seller. (Please share your thoughts) (Read 2812 times)
This is cool.
I dig it.
I dig it.
I looked into the bitcoin-otc and WOT and to be honest I cannot see a person with an average technical level using it. It seemed, to me, like download these software packages (I am not sure all of them are even complied), generate a key, generate a certificate, stand on your head, jump and down and hope the wind is blowing the right way. The software provided is not really well documented for the average user and the interfaces not very intuitive.
For the OTC aspiring person with an average technical level of knowledge, see https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin-otc-lessons-learn-how-to-use-bitcoin-otc-through-one-on-one-skyping-85824 . Only two handstands required
Sounds like a good idea.
I looked into the bitcoin-otc and WOT and to be honest I cannot see a person with an average technical level using it. It seemed, to me, like download these software packages (I am not sure all of them are even complied), generate a key, generate a certificate, stand on your head, jump and down and hope the wind is blowing the right way. The software provided is not really well documented for the average user and the interfaces not very intuitive.
I had thought about maybe a thread for micro transactions so new members could build trust and vice-verse, with only small amounts at risk.
What about people who want to be verified, but do not necessarily have an active trade going on? To be pre-verified would be extremely useful instead of waiting for verification once a deal is stuck.
I have an active business Paypal and Ebay account (since around 2006), legal business (DBA, Sole-proprietorship registered and permitted)I can prove who I am and that I am a business owner, but does that really build trust? To a degree, but I think some method for members to specifically advertise, trade and rate small low risk transactions would enhance verification even more.
I looked into the bitcoin-otc and WOT and to be honest I cannot see a person with an average technical level using it. It seemed, to me, like download these software packages (I am not sure all of them are even complied), generate a key, generate a certificate, stand on your head, jump and down and hope the wind is blowing the right way. The software provided is not really well documented for the average user and the interfaces not very intuitive.
I had thought about maybe a thread for micro transactions so new members could build trust and vice-verse, with only small amounts at risk.
What about people who want to be verified, but do not necessarily have an active trade going on? To be pre-verified would be extremely useful instead of waiting for verification once a deal is stuck.
I have an active business Paypal and Ebay account (since around 2006), legal business (DBA, Sole-proprietorship registered and permitted)I can prove who I am and that I am a business owner, but does that really build trust? To a degree, but I think some method for members to specifically advertise, trade and rate small low risk transactions would enhance verification even more.
Interesting idea lolwut, but here goes one of my questions, who can vouch for you ?
Preferably in person and with and id check.
Preferably in person and with and id check.
That is a good question. While I have have more than a handful of successful transactions on the forum, I have not met anyone in person. I will be traveling up the east coast in a couple of weeks, so I could always meet up with someone if they have the time. I'll even pick up the check.
One of the reasons the #bitcoin-otc Web of Trust (WoT) is relied on by so many traders is that thanks to GPG you can be sure that your counterparty truly is the party with the trust history, and not an imposter.
BitcoinTalk forum does not use any security greater than username and password, and we know how many people don't use strong passwords.
So there is the risk of you verifying a seller, and then a scammer uses the credentials of that seller's account to scam.
Would you consider including in your verification an optional step that lets the seller provide a #bitcoin-otc WoT username (and verify that with you)?
BitcoinTalk forum does not use any security greater than username and password, and we know how many people don't use strong passwords.
So there is the risk of you verifying a seller, and then a scammer uses the credentials of that seller's account to scam.
Would you consider including in your verification an optional step that lets the seller provide a #bitcoin-otc WoT username (and verify that with you)?
Yes, absolutely. I'll add that in.
Interesting idea lolwut, but here goes one of my questions, who can vouch for you ?
Preferably in person and with and id check.
Preferably in person and with and id check.
I support your initiative.
Thanks for providing this service. It will really help to weed out the scammers.
It's my pleasure. I've got a fair amount of free time and figured I would put it to good use
A service you could provide is a "buyer's agent" in which a buyer sends you the purchase price of an item and you investigate the seller to see if they have any red flags. They might tip well if you find something that saves them getting scammed
One of the reasons the #bitcoin-otc Web of Trust (WoT) is relied on by so many traders is that thanks to GPG you can be sure that your counterparty truly is the party with the trust history, and not an imposter.
BitcoinTalk forum does not use any security greater than username and password, and we know how many people don't use strong passwords.
So there is the risk of you verifying a seller, and then a scammer uses the credentials of that seller's account to scam.
Would you consider including in your verification an optional step that lets the seller provide a #bitcoin-otc WoT username (and verify that with you)?
BitcoinTalk forum does not use any security greater than username and password, and we know how many people don't use strong passwords.
So there is the risk of you verifying a seller, and then a scammer uses the credentials of that seller's account to scam.
Would you consider including in your verification an optional step that lets the seller provide a #bitcoin-otc WoT username (and verify that with you)?
We could Split Good or simliar thread with Verified and Unverified parts
I think this idea is awesome, and could possibly be integrated into the forum (when we get the new one) or even have an official verification as well.
I hope to see this in the future as well. It would be a good feature to have on a forum with such a large marketplace. Whatever I can do to help in that process, I will.
If you can provide me with all of the details that you turn up, ill be your test dummy for this service.
Can you explain what you mean?
He probably means you audit him but he wants to see what you manage to find.
Yeah, I don't see that being an issue.
If you can provide me with all of the details that you turn up, ill be your test dummy for this service.
Can you explain what you mean?
He probably means you audit him but he wants to see what you manage to find.
I think this idea is awesome, and could possibly be integrated into the forum (when we get the new one) or even have an official verification as well.
If you can provide me with all of the details that you turn up, ill be your test dummy for this service.
Can you explain what you mean?
If you can provide me with all of the details that you turn up, ill be your test dummy for this service.
What's the fee?
There is no fee. I am doing this to protect fellow forum members. You can always tip if you want.
What's the fee?
Thanks for providing this service. It will really help to weed out the scammers.
It's my pleasure. I've got a fair amount of free time and figured I would put it to good use
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