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brecklundin · 12-24-2009, 12:08 AM

Just had a thought that there is a potential issue looming on the horizon. Until now there probably was not much of a problem dealing with posts from device makers/distributor/whatever here on MR. But soon they will begin descending on the site since it's pretty much one of the hubs out there for reading device info.

I just wanted to mention it might be nice to setup an SOP in dealing with someone who comes claiming to represent a device. Some vetting would be nice in order to protect members as well as figuring a way to work them into the device forum...but splattering the site with the same "Here I am" posts could begin to get problematic and downright unsafe should a scammer try and take advantage of the upcoming boom in devices. Clone sites, look-alike sites, vaporware sites setup just to take "pre-orders" and *poof* there goes the cash in 30-days or less....

I realize the membership is pretty good at sniffing out fakes...still there is the potential clutter issue as well.

Anyway, just some thoughts of the occasional user...

12-24-2009, 12:08 AM	#1
brecklundin Banned Posts: 1,906 Karma: 15348 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: mine	Has a plan been figured out how to handle all the "reps" of device makers/retailers? Just had a thought that there is a potential issue looming on the horizon. Until now there probably was not much of a problem dealing with posts from device makers/distributor/whatever here on MR. But soon they will begin descending on the site since it's pretty much one of the hubs out there for reading device info. I just wanted to mention it might be nice to setup an SOP in dealing with someone who comes claiming to represent a device. Some vetting would be nice in order to protect members as well as figuring a way to work them into the device forum...but splattering the site with the same "Here I am" posts could begin to get problematic and downright unsafe should a scammer try and take advantage of the upcoming boom in devices. Clone sites, look-alike sites, vaporware sites setup just to take "pre-orders" and poof there goes the cash in 30-days or less.... I realize the membership is pretty good at sniffing out fakes...still there is the potential clutter issue as well. Anyway, just some thoughts of the occasional user...