[AliasIlias]

This is a great idea, can come in really handy sometimes

[Vuln]

This would require HF to say all scam reports at valid. Wouldn't it?

Ehm no? How is it any different from the DDB itself?

It seems like a good idea on paper, but we already have an efficient system of detecting scam reports.

An efficient system that nobody uses or even knows about.

[Ivy Mike]

I don't really see a need for this. Users should be checking out a users profile and taking precaution before commencing a deal e.g. Making sure there isn't any scam reports against them, as well as using a MM when doing large deals.
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Also scam reports are not 100% reliable or accurate. A user may have had a scam report opened on him by mistake such as: Using the wrong UID or name.

[Vuln]

I don't really see a need for this. Users should be checking out a users profile and taking precaution before commencing a deal e.g. Making sure there isn't any scam reports against them, as well as using a MM when doing large deals.

Yes, of course they should, but they don't. The whole point of this suggestion is to change that. Why don't people get that...

Also scam reports are not 100% reliable or accurate. A user may have had a scam report opened on him by mistake such as: Using the wrong UID or name.

True, but that's unavoidable and already happening. If this suggestion gets implemented, people will most likely make scam reports more often, with more invalid/falsified scam reports in return, but does that really outweigh the huge downside of a lot of members getting scammed every day? I personally don't think so.

Besides, a scam report on you doesn't mean you're a scammer, it means someone accuses you of scamming, and if it's invalid or falsified, you can defend yourself.

[webdev77]

A link to the deal dispute database would be better than just a number of scam reports. No matter what you do, there are still stupid people who don't take the proper precautions and fall for obvious scams.

[Stoke]

Nope, I don't like this.

If you don't want to get scammed, you can take 2 minutes out of your life to check the DDB.

[Vuln]

A link to the deal dispute database would be better than just a number of scam reports. No matter what you do, there are still stupid people who don't take the proper precautions and fall for obvious scams.

Glad that there's atleast someone with common sense.

Nope, I don't like this.

If you don't want to get scammed, you can take 2 minutes out of your life to check the DDB.

And some people spending 2 minutes is better than everyone spending 1 minute... why exactly?

[Stoke]

And some people spending 2 minutes is better than everyone spending 1 minute... why exactly?

Your attempt at being funny has failed, unlucky.

OT; A quick search is all that's needed, no need to implement such a huge thing.

[Supreme‌‌‌‌‌‌‌]

I know that we have a DDB but i have seen that people(including me) feel very lazy to check in the DDB!

If you're lazy to check the database, their rep, and their UID for any scam reports, then you're just setting yourself up to be scammed. There is no need for this feature to be implemented.

[Baked]

I think some more notification of open deal disputes would be benefitial to community; sometimes new members just don't know to check certain things that are custom to HF; example is the DD database.

[Vuln]

Your attempt at being funny has failed, unlucky.

OT; A quick search is all that's needed, no need to implement such a huge thing.

I wasn't trying to, I just really don't get it. Yes, it's already easy, but yet the vast majority doesn't even consider searching the DDB before purchasing something. Sad but true.

This suggestion will definitely change that. Why's that a bad thing? I don't see why it's a "huge thing" either.

If you're lazy to check the database, their rep, and their UID for any scam reports, then you're just setting yourself up to be scammed.

Sounds like a reason to support this suggestion to me...

I think some more notification of open deal disputes would be benefitial to community; sometimes new members just don't know to check certain things that are custom to HF; example is the DD database.

Indeed. To be honest, I wouldn't even know where to find the DDB if it wasn't for the HFES userscript. An even bigger problem for new users.

[Baked]

If you're lazy to check the database, their rep, and their UID for any scam reports, then you're just setting yourself up to be scammed. There is no need for this feature to be implemented.

I think this is the wrong type of thought, sometimes new members aren't familiar with HF's custom systems; and overlook the fact jumping right into the marketplace.

Deal Disputes count should be shown in PostBit; but that's my opinion; whether or not Omni agrees, he will do what he thinks is best; doesn't matter how much support a suggestion gets.

[zSerity]

I know that we have a DDB but i have seen that people(including me) feel very lazy to check in the DDB!

Well if you're too lazy to check if someone is a scammer before dealing with them, then don't expect not to get scammed.

[Ivy Mike]

Well if you're too lazy to check if someone is a scammer before dealing with them, then don't expect not to get scammed.

Precisely. I still feel as though if you do not want to get scammed, then you should really be investigating the user you are dealing with.

[Astute]

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One of the reason for this is that the victims feel very lazy in investigating the person to whom they are dealing with!
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Well in that case, it's their fault for being lazy and refusing to click 2-3 buttons.