Topic: The most stupid notification ever - page 2. (Read 2058 times)
That was a security measure that was implemented. It can protect traders when someone tries to impersonate a trusted person. It happens not seldom that scammers try to exploit a similar username.
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!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
The people who get scammed by newbies deserve the slap. I guess it is a slap in the face to remind people who they're dealing with. It's just there as a reminder to double check and it largely has worked.
maybe decrease a little the font size? 
You want to make it less noticeable? Kinda defeats the purpose.
There has been no such scam after it was implemented.
There's been at least two I'm aware of.
!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
It was added after a largeish scam based on a similar username.
It's really smart to have it actually... Scammers always make similar names to well known Bitcointalk.org accounts.If you got a message late at night from 'Thaymos' you might not think about it being an impostor.
I would check the profile out, obviously. but maybe most people wont. good point
!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I understand the feeling. Getting these kind of messages sometimes make me nervous- "Have I done anything stupid and get myself into some kind of scam?" kind of feeling.
If you were indeed expecting a message from a newbie, you should just ignore it and move on.
The text doesn't say anything more, does it?
It's really smart to have it actually... Scammers always make similar names to well known Bitcointalk.org accounts.If you got a message late at night from 'Thaymos' you might not think about it being an impostor.
!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I understand the feeling. Getting these kind of messages sometimes make me nervous- "Have I done anything stupid and get myself into some kind of scam?" kind of feeling.
You guys make it look like all newbies are scammers and all old members are trusted.
That notification should be re-written
That notification should be re-written
The chances that newbies scam are higher than trusted (higher-rank member) but it doesnt mean that high rank members does not scam, we have seen that even trusted escrow can scam users.
OP, don't worry about that, it's normal.
Exactly, this is the reason of the red mark that appears on private messages, also this is because for scammers the easiest way is to create a new account and try to scam others (including the loan requests)
You guys make it look like all newbies are scammers and all old members are trusted.
That notification should be re-written
That notification should be re-written
The chances that newbies scam are higher than trusted (higher-rank member) but it doesnt mean that high rank members does not scam, we have seen that even trusted escrow can scam users.
OP, don't worry about that, it's normal.
Had a newbie member copy my name without the inc just today to spread malware. If some one has a business where they deal mostly with noob accounts I can see a issue but these people are a small group compared to the rest of the forum that can benefit from the warning.
maybe decrease a little the font size?
true. also it could be a little less intrusive. something like "this user is new" or something. not like "this guy is going to scam you" xD
You guys make it look like all newbies are scammers and all old members are trusted.
That notification should be re-written
That notification should be re-written
The chances that newbies scam are higher than trusted (higher-rank member) but it doesnt mean that high rank members does not scam, we have seen that even trusted escrow can scam users.
OP, don't worry about that, it's normal.
You guys make it look like all newbies are scammers and all old members are trusted.
That notification should be re-written
That notification should be re-written
maybe decrease a little the font size?
Actually it's really helpful if you are in the Marketplace sections of the forum.
For example if I am bidding in an auction or buying a domain name, the warning in the pm does ensure that I check the user names and I double check to make sure nobody trying a quick mim scam.
For example if I am bidding in an auction or buying a domain name, the warning in the pm does ensure that I check the user names and I double check to make sure nobody trying a quick mim scam.
!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
It's Nanny
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/newbie-pm-warning-1043941
go slap theymos.
it was made because there are many scammers that impersonates trusted users on this forum. and people actually fell for it.
go slap theymos.
it was made because there are many scammers that impersonates trusted users on this forum. and people actually fell for it.
!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
I keep getting this senseless and stupid notification when a newbie contacts me.
Whoever made that notification deserves a slap.
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