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Topic: "TakeItEasy" Probably Changed hands/Bought/Hacked (Read 448 times)

legendary
Activity: 2016
Merit: 2169
Professional Community manager
Let's count the Russian-speaking users who have gained after a pause an interest in cricket!
So, I start first:
1) TakeitEasy
Your turn  Grin Grin
Could have been a period of personal discovery during the pause and they discovered they had an interest in previously odd sports  Roll Eyes

But what I was trying to say was that we should not be quick to give out tags until there is irrefutable evidence to suggest that the account has really changed hands, I wasn't focusing on just his case but all forum cases in general related to account changing hands.
legendary
Activity: 2940
Merit: 7892
It seems like you have a wiser outlook for now. I thought you would red tag it.

 Roll Eyes

Here's your main problem: You speak too much while knowing nothing. Learn WTF you are talking about, then speak. Sure, you can collect shitposting payments, but you will not collect respect.
legendary
Activity: 2828
Merit: 6108
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I am of the opinion that someone who buys an account deserves red tags but I will not be in a hurry to leave one to his profile.
And you shouldn't be in a hurry, unless it's proven beyond reasonable doubt that the user behind the account has really changed. A post gap and slight change in boards frequented is not solid proof of that.

Let's count the Russian-speaking users who have gained after a pause an interest in cricket!
So, I start first:
1) TakeitEasy
Your turn  Grin Grin

Anyhow, nobody cares anymore, I've seen hundreds of those, stupid numbskulls who posted for years only on the German board then they were saying soccer is not popular in their country, obviously merit farming with fake stories forgetting a year ago their successful business was accepting Bitcoin, even posts in the Wall of shame topic that got merit from a moderator, so I wonder what's the point other than at some future date if he really makes a mistake to red tag a dozen account at a time.

 
sr. member
Activity: 308
Merit: 340
Jolly? I think I've heard that name before. hmm
Besides I don't agree with the "beyond reasonable doubt" as if this was a murder case. So. If there's a lot of evidence but there's 1% doubt you're not going to red tag him?

Even if its 100% a purchased account, I don't issue red tags for that -- at least not as the sole reason for issuing a tag. I don't mind so much if others do, but its just not something I personally do. If its a bought account used for nefarious purposes, like scamming or promoting a scam project, then I would red tag the account, and probably mention that its a bought account in the feedback.

I'd sooner attempt to link them to other accounts and then bust them for campaign cheating, if that's what's going on.

If red tags are being given - for whatever reason - I think the provision of conclusive (or at least strong) evidence is necessary.

It seems like you have a wiser outlook for now. I thought you would red tag it. OK, looks good and hopefully the account isn't used for fraudulent activities. However, in my opinion, the account was only used to participate in the signature campaign

Give him 500 negative, why bought account, broken rules of Bitcointalk. If I Dt, no one would safe. be brave , come on guy

You can give him a tag if you want, Or use your main account to tag him
newbie
Activity: 11
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Give him 500 negative, why bought account, broken rules of Bitcointalk. If I Dt, no one would safe. be brave , come on guy
legendary
Activity: 2940
Merit: 7892
Besides I don't agree with the "beyond reasonable doubt" as if this was a murder case. So. If there's a lot of evidence but there's 1% doubt you're not going to red tag him?

Even if its 100% a purchased account, I don't issue red tags for that -- at least not as the sole reason for issuing a tag. I don't mind so much if others do, but its just not something I personally do. If its a bought account used for nefarious purposes, like scamming or promoting a scam project, then I would red tag the account, and probably mention that its a bought account in the feedback.

I'd sooner attempt to link them to other accounts and then bust them for campaign cheating, if that's what's going on.

If red tags are being given - for whatever reason - I think the provision of conclusive (or at least strong) evidence is necessary.
legendary
Activity: 1358
Merit: 2011
And you shouldn't be in a hurry, unless it's proven beyond reasonable doubt that the user behind the account has really changed. A post gap and slight change in boards frequented is not solid proof of that.

I don't know why you sum it up in two points when there is more to it than that and you can see the information right in the post above mine:

- 7-month gap in posting
- stark contrast in writing style pre- and post-gap
- password reset via email on Jul 29, 2023
- account was previously used to post updates on various projects, has now taken to shitposting about cricket, entering contests and completing menial tasks for BTC.

Besides I don't agree with the "beyond reasonable doubt" as if this was a murder case. So. If there's a lot of evidence but there's 1% doubt you're not going to red tag him?

legendary
Activity: 2016
Merit: 2169
Professional Community manager
I am of the opinion that someone who buys an account deserves red tags but I will not be in a hurry to leave one to his profile.
And you shouldn't be in a hurry, unless it's proven beyond reasonable doubt that the user behind the account has really changed. A post gap and slight change in boards frequented is not solid proof of that.
legendary
Activity: 1358
Merit: 2011
I've been looking at the TakeItEasy case closely and I see something curious:

- 7-month gap in posting
- stark contrast in writing style pre- and post-gap


As you say, there is a 7 month gap and he writes again on September 23. On September 28 he applies for his current signature campaigns where there is a requirement of a minimum of 25 merits in the last 120 days, and he only has 2:

Merit earned in the last 120 days: 2

I wouldn't like to reopen wounds with my now reconciled friend here but I don't quite understand the acceptance for this, and besides campaign managers are supposed to look at the post histories, right? You can clearly see the gap and the change in posting style.

I am of the opinion that someone who buys an account deserves red tags but I will not be in a hurry to leave one to his profile.

legendary
Activity: 2940
Merit: 7892
There is no clear evidence yet for that account to call it a sold or hacked account.

Ah but there is, and a lot of it, too:

- 7-month gap in posting
- stark contrast in writing style pre- and post-gap
- password reset via email on Jul 29, 2023
- account was previously used to post updates on various projects, has now taken to shitposting about cricket, entering contests and completing menial tasks for BTC.

There is zero doubt in my mind this is a purchased account. I'm sure it is owned by someone currently in one or more other campaigns. They likely used some of their campaign earnings to purchase the account. Someday I'm going to put it together who has purchased which accounts.
sr. member
Activity: 350
Merit: 262
There is no clear evidence yet for that account to call it a sold or hacked account. The account was previously used only for announcements but has recently started posting on other boards which is no problem. Because anyone can post on any board there is no specific board assigned to anyone. I have compared the current posts with his previous posts.  But I didn't find the writing type mismatch. You have only opened an account on this forum for 3 months but by the style of your posts you seem to be a very old user of this forum.  Poker Player Logical Speaks You have multiple accounts. But using more than one account is not a crime but as you are an old member you are not expected to give such shit type report. If you come up with a solid proof to prove it then DT members will be interested in taking some action and you might get some merit too... Smiley
hero member
Activity: 616
Merit: 713
Don't joke with my Daughter
I think what JollyGood and Poker Player say is the truth about op, sometimes it's very shocking seeing an account I mean a low rank reporting account or being too familiar with the whole system or even stumbled some board and threads that are too difficult for newbies to discover. I almost spent a year or more in my local board without knowing anything or discover some of the board, is just of lately I began to post here but if op keeps reporting account or starts unveiling things he thinks that is more better then he's also standing at a larger chance to get his account discovered or fished out because only Alt could act like this but however, I can't give any final judgement towards this account. Besides you need to be very mindful accusing any account as to whatever you do or say has a very bad negative influence to the account which my lead to either getting tagged or typically destroying the account for common mistake you have just did.
legendary
Activity: 2506
Merit: 1710
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There is now an all too familiar connection with accounts that have a dubious history or conduct, yet they find themselves participating in campaigns operated by a particular campaign manager. The WO thread, mentions of pizzas, flooding the Save Your Merits thread along with posting in a particular local board form part of the connection. Newbies or lower rank members posting in Reputation of all places drawing attention to themselves is also on the increase.

You do question motives when what appears to be one alt-account starts posting/complaining about what appears to be another alt-account (or sold/traded) when it brings attention to their own account.

The OP is most likely an alt account who knows where to get merit, first the WO, local Bengali, and now this Reputation thread. Not to say he is breaking any rules but with this data he has already put himself in the eyes of the DTs. He wouldn't be the first to show up here and get scalded by red tags. As for the TakeItEasy account changing hands, if it becomes clear can get him some red tags, because although not all DTs agree, there are always others who end up painting their profile.
legendary
Activity: 1358
Merit: 2011
Now if you think someone is changed hands/bought/hacked because the change of section where the user's post, what's difference with you?

All of your posts from July 06, 2023 to August 23, 2023 were in WO thread, then after next 2 weeks most of your post are in Bengali board.

Let's not forget how it's possible a brand new account know about WO thread Roll Eyes

The OP is most likely an alt account who knows where to get merit, first the WO, local Bengali, and now this Reputation thread. Not to say he is breaking any rules but with this data he has already put himself in the eyes of the DTs. He wouldn't be the first to show up here and get scalded by red tags. As for the TakeItEasy account changing hands, if it becomes clear can get him some red tags, because although not all DTs agree, there are always others who end up painting their profile.
legendary
Activity: 1638
Merit: 1156
For the "What is Pirate" script by FishyGuts:
You're using this post as the example of his quality, when this is just a copy pasta from other articles. Read the first sentence, he already mention if this explanation come from FishyGuts, not him. I already report his post.

https://medium.com/piratechain/an-interview-with-the-pirate-chain-development-team-d227562eb76a
https://medium.com/piratechain/pirate-independent-secure-anonymous-2dbea74e9885

The account has been a shitposter since 2014 until now, the difference is only the post length. There's nothing to judge about the quality post, only the section he post.

Now if you think someone is changed hands/bought/hacked because the change of section where the user's post, what's difference with you?

All of your posts from July 06, 2023 to August 23, 2023 were in WO thread, then after next 2 weeks most of your post are in Bengali board.

Let's not forget how it's possible a brand new account know about WO thread Roll Eyes
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