Sythe pm rule change.

Pro Solution: Create a chat system similiar to skype, but much more basic for only members who login from this "2 Auth" thing. Although I don't know what it is, from the sounds of it, it makes your account safe. So all 2 auth verified members could chat, private chat and trades could be conducted there... meaning no shit skype, and you'll know it's the right person. No imposter, none of that shit will be going down.

Sythechat.. Already there but people dont use it :/

 

Now that two factor exists this is viable

Approve

 

[pmforaccount147]

I would say just one per transaction , like right before the gp transfer takes place. Could be annoying some times but it's better than getting scammed

 

[Tyler]

Bump..

 

[SoSoX]

Per transaction is best. Directly during the conversation. as in a 5mins convo, and before you wish to trade, ask for sythe pm, they should send automatically with what ever you're talking about as proof, I do this every time I need a transaction even if I believe they're completely trusted, it's just a protocol that I use when trading with others. Even if you've swapped/traded/sold/bought/purchased etc with them before, every transaction should receive a pm, clearly because you can never tell when someone is hacked.


IF they're trusted they wont be bothered to send you a pm
IF you want to make sure you're not getting scammed, you wont care to waste 2mins to ask/check.

This is currently what you should request, so if there isnt a rule to ensure everyone does this, already, then we're inviting scammers.

My Skype ID is:
I am talking with the Skype ID:
The trade is:
A paste of the past 5 lines of the conversation:

 

[deadn00bwalk]

Due to the recent spate of hackings, we now require a SYTHE PM confirming the Skype you're talking to in order for a scam report to be considered valid. This PM must be confirmed RIGHT before the transaction is initiated.
EDIT #1: Suggested PM: This is _____ trading you, ______ on my skype _______. I am trading _______ for _______. Speaking on Skype confirmed.


How about that? That way it's not an issue of how long the whole conversation of the trade is but rather a quick fix that people should PM right before you press the "accept" button for RS3GP, the "pay" button for Paypal, etc.

EDIT #2: Edit #1 is a bit of a long rule to implement.

EDIT #3: Let's put this in a scenario. You contact the person through Skype. You add each other and based off their Sythe profile, this is in fact their Skype and has not been reported as hacked. Now let's say it's a trade that requires some time to set up. You spend about half n hour to an hour setting everything up. Everything is ready to go. Now you ask for a PM confirmation before actually initiating the trade of risked goods. Once that PM confirmation is sent, you have now placed liability on that person's Sythe account if there is a scam that takes place.

while I agree with this, I think it is up to common sense and discretion

Example: I will NOT trade you buy/or sell without a pm
but implementing a rule that is practically off site is not something we can really enforce... Is it?

It is unfortunate for anyone to be scammed, But really.. it is their fault.
While that may be harsh. it is reality.

I do support the thread however. I believe we should make it more aware that a pm needs to be made, and if you don't make the trade and 8 hours later you do... request another pm.
I think sythe does a great job already trying to limit the amount of scamming that can happen.

" You can lead a man to water, And you can make him drink... One way or another I'm gonna make him drink. Drown, Splash it in his mouth.... He will drink. But by doing that I teach not that man". someone that learns something new from someone that they don't think can teach them something, is more prone to retaining that information than someone who thinks differently."

 

I don't think a snipet of the conversation is NECESSARY for a scam report. While everyone is SUPPOSED to, I am aware that some people do not follow this protocol. In this instance, either a confirmation of the skype they are talking to (with you able to prove that is your skype), or chat logs from the conversation along with the usual skype ID overlaying the chat logs should be enough.

 

All said and done it should be one per transaction. If you want to be protected by our rules then you should follow them. If you choose that you don't need a PM that's on you and it is an active decision on your part.

 

[Exonance]

This will help alot of people in the long term, it doesn't even take that long to get a PM etc, people please just don't be lazy.

 

[Dave]

Just request a PM - anytime I do a trade I ask for a PM, even trades that are for $20, just do it...