Are you planning to do something like that? It is very good. But if possible you can create a thread about it also or anyone that create a thread about it, you can put the links together with other scam compelling threads just like the one you explained . It can also be an exchange or other scam services. I mean if the signature campaign is for scam related sites generally and not only about gambling sites, it will be better.
The example thread is in the OP, created and maintained by @holydarkness. If there are other reliable threads, we can add them to the signature too.
Since it is not going to be a paid signature, I don’t think many people will be wearing it.
That’s fine, it’s just an idea after all. If no one’s on board, I'm cool with it.
DT members are already actively giving negative trust ratings to those bad casinos’ accounts and/or creating flags on them. Average users don’t really have to do anything about it. If the newcomers are blindly choosing a scam casino without reading the notes on the account of the casino in question, then there is nothing we can do about it. It is like stopping a person from committing suicide. If he is dedicated enough, nobody can stop him. Some people will get scammed anyway. It is part of the learning. Some people can’t get wiser unless they lose some money. It is the best education for these people.
The issue is people just don’t know where to look. Most casinos only have one ANN thread, so they run signature campaigns to get the word out across the whole forum. This campaign’s got the same idea, urging users to check out the info and think it over before signing up.
For me, we can’t just throw our hands up and say there’s nothing we can do...every little bit helps, even if it’s small.
I don't think there's much that can be done without the thread owners consent.
Has HolyDarkness be informed about it?
Has he bought the idea?
This could be started without even bringing it up on meta.
Campaigns are launched without prior notice on meta, this shouldn't be different.
It would definitely be an impactful and helpful campaign assisting in navigating the various Casinos here.
No, he doesn’t know yet, but his thread’s public, so bringing it here doesn’t need his permission. This post is just to discuss the idea, not necessarily for me to lead it. I’d actually prefer if someone more active on that board took charge, especially someone like @HolyDarkness if he’s open to supporting it.
I wouldn't be surprised if we will see a drama among many casinos.
From that thread, I see many reputable casinos have an active and on progress accusation status e.g. BC.game, Duelbits, Fortunejack, Rollbit, Roobet, Sportsbet, Stake etc. And the same time, they're have an active campaign, contest and other gamblers aren't have any problem. More importantly we don't know how legit is the accusations that were created.
Currently people are promoting their project to get spotlight, maybe next we will see people make other projects looks bad in order to shine.
Fortunately there was no accusation against Metawin yet, what if Metawin listed in that thread with on progress or active status?
The idea isn’t about going against any specific casinos; it’s more about giving people a link to check out before they sign up anywhere. This way, good casinos actually benefit, as players are less likely to fall into bad ones, steering them toward trustworthy options. The thread will show the reasons behind scam accusations, and we’re assuming that anyone who’s gambling is mature enough to understand and evaluate the accusations for themselves. Then they can decide if they want to proceed or avoid.
With no incentives attached, very few forum users will wear a sig with good intentions and zero rewards, and my reference to my answer is from the "not your keys, not your coins" and besides I think anybody going into the gambling industry needs to do more of their personal due diligence than being baby sitted unlike all these awareness campaigns.
Exactly, this isn’t for everyone, it’s for those who genuinely care about protecting users and helping them avoid scams. This campaign’s purpose isn’t to push or tear down any casino but to build a safer space where the community raises awareness for newcomers. It’s a cause, not a promotion.
The idea is good OP however there will only be few to join this campaign if they seen its not a paid one. Agreed with mindtrust here, those potential scam list on gambling site that has thread here can be tagged.
Nevertheless having a signature design for awareness is likely good especially if its being broadcast here by users(Legendary/Hero) for bigger emphasis on it and large visuals.
Few is better than none. I consider it as a positive start.
no one prevents you from launching such a campaign, or from carrying such a signature for free. maybe more members will join if they see it with you.
although I don't see how signatures with the 1xbit for example name will change anything in relation to them, even a bad ad is still an ad
1xbit won’t actually be in the signature itself. The signature will just link to the thread listing all the scam accusations. I only mentioned 1xbit as they seem to have the most accusations here.
In short, create a list of good services and remember that gambling is risky.
Thanks for the suggestion, but people do tend to remember the few scammy ones more easily than the list of the good ones. The signature linking to that thread will be a quick reference for anyone who wants to check things out before signing up.
