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Sure but the feedback system works well enough to weed them out quite fast. When people get burned they learn, big papa gov regulations prevents learning.

Darknet markets are the best example of self regulating markets. Its truly amazing and it doesn't get enough credit

Of course most are run or acquired by intelligence agencies eventually....



Pure bovine excrement. Scammers can change their identity at will on the darknet.


Trustworthy vendors rely on their reputation. They usually value it a lot.

So what if they do? They have to start again from 0 (usually).Its also very easy to avoid them...


Scammers only care about ripping you off. And the darknet is the ideal environment for them.


How come darknet markets work extremely well then?

Some people value steady profits much more than a one time scam.


How come darknet markets work extremely well then?

How do you know they do --- have you done a survey?

Some people value steady profits much more than a one time scam.

Why do some people become criminals instead of getting a nice steady job? Maybe because it is more profitable and requires minimal effort. And lots of scams aren't "one time".


Because millions of people use them and the feedback is mostly positive?

Because where there is demand there is supply.

Pot sellers were criminals once now they are businessman

You think buying from a well known anonymous user with months/years of reviews will result in a "scam"?




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