Adding a Middleman Section

Discussion in 'Implemented Suggestions' started by Alexx, Jun 29, 2017.

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  1. Alexx

    Alexx CEO of Kingdom Co.
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    Hello,

    I just have a suggestion for MCTrades. I feel as if a Middleman Section should be added to the forums section. I see many members get scammed, and them not using a middleman. It would definitely help reduce scams in MCTrades, and more people would definitely use it. If this section is created, it should be that you must be trusted by the management team to make a middleman service.

    It's extremely sad to see scammers bring their own "middleman" and the victims going along and getting scammed. Having a middleman section will increase the awareness of protecting yourself from getting scammed.
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  2. Projecki

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    #2 Projecki, Jun 30, 2017
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    I'd like to see something like that, but maybe with strict requirements as to who can advertise themselves as a middleman on the forum.
     
  3. Riley

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    I think there should be a designated staff member who does middlemans?
     
  4. Projecki

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    I don't think MCTrades should make themselves responsible for the complications that may happen during a middleman deal. What if that staff were to scam? Then the entirety of MCTrades staff would seems untrustworthy. I think it would be best to leave it to the qualified members who are willing to do it, and let the regular traders know the risks.
     
  5. Riley

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    Staff have a lot of responsibilities, though so do some members. I'm not saying we should make a random staff member assigned to this position, rather a trusted one. An admin,manager, or owner. Someone well known, and liked in the community. Then again, a member can do the same job. I'll have to discuss this with Build.
     
  6. Wynos

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    Should maybe restrict postings in the middleman section for people with qualifications. For example, only people with 500 messages, 200 ratings, and a 3 months on the site can post their service there.
    [ Double Post Merged - ( New Post Date: Jun 30, 2017 ) - ( Original Post Date: Jun 30, 2017 ) ]
    Also maybe we should consider Admins and Mods to middleman for deals such as cape codes, as they're risky af to deal with.
     
  7. Ashley

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    I'm sorry to say but, most people on the forums aren't around 500 messages and 200 ratings that's a bit to much. Also sorry, again to burst your bubble but staff can't middleman. I've tried;(
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  8. Marijuana

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    I 50/50 agree. i also think that they should add some type of server recruitment page
     
  9. skateboard

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    I sort of agree I guess.
    I think that maybe they should make a Middleman group and people can apply for it.
    A very reputable member or a staff member can moderate the group and only let a few
    very trustworthy people into the group.
     
  10. Ren

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    I don't think staff members should be able to middleman. Their staff tag makes them very trustworthy making it easy for them to scam, which would look really bad on behalf on mctrades. You should have a number of posts, ratings, and positive feedback in order to be able to advertise yourself as a middleman.
     
  11. Jayson

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