Block Proxys from Sythe

[Alright]

I have noticed a few forums around have installed some sort of feature that blocks the use of proxy's.

For example, I used to use ZenMate (Google Chrome extension) to get onto different countries Netflix before they disabled that; since then I have tested out some other forums such as hackforums.net and they have a feature which can block anyone from accessing their website if they're using a proxy service.

My suggestion is to install the same sort of feature here at Sythe.org; this would, in my opinion, prevent a whole lot of ban evaders and potential scammers wanting to hide their own IP.

Thoughts?​

 

[iHateQuesting]

I personally don't use a VPN or Proxy service, but I wouldn't support the input to block it. People should have the option to be as anonymous as they want to be, trading with someone is always a risk that someone takes, and that's part of the "free black market". I think a lot of traders use VPS system's and or proxies to help prevent a chain ban, and coming on and off of a proxy/vpn just to access sythe sounds like a hassle.

No support.

 

[JayJ]

I personally don't use a VPN or Proxy service, but I wouldn't support the input to block it. People should have the option to be as anonymous as they want to be, trading with someone is always a risk that someone takes, and that's part of the "free black market". I think a lot of traders use VPS system's and or proxies to help prevent a chain ban, and coming on and off of a proxy/vpn just to access sythe sounds like a hassle.

No support.

/period.

I do not use proxies, and rarely buy/sell. I like to visit sythe every few days and take a look at what is happening etc and wouldn't like the idea of not being able to remain anonymous if I wanted to.

 

The reality is that people need to use proxies to access the site from inside corporate and university firewalls. It is also difficult/impossible to block them all. Rather than relying on us to keep scammers out proactively (impossible, although we try) you should rely on yourselves to know with whom you are dealing. If you don't trust someone or can't find a way of adequately protecting yourself against the possibility of a scam then don't trade them.

 

To add onto Sythe's point, we provide the platform to trade on - it's your responsibility to vet those you are trading with as trusting anyone on the internet with money entails a degree of risk.