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Title: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:11:42 PM
He just had a post up about me then took it down when I started asking him questions on it you all should read what I wrote. Again the trade was:
FROM ME:
2 godless shrines
1 wasteland
1 temple garden
3 overgrown tombs 1 ravnica
1 hallowed fountain
1 watery grave
1 bayou revised
And FROM HIM
2 jace the mindsculptor world wake
1 jace the mindsculptor foil FTV
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:13:38 PM
just wanted to inform you sfgiantsfan is most likely thatonejoey / metalmadman he was acting suspicious about a big trade I wanted to do with him so we started texting about it my iPhone tells me he lives in Fresno so I went ahead and searched back through the thatonejoey incidents (also metalmadman) and noticed he is also located in Fresno so the guy gave me a call because I was taking my time considering the trade and said hey this is Joey from imtg and blah blah blah anyways figured you should all know before he pulls the .poo. he did last year
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:14:38 PM
But things got suspicious when I suggested we use a mod to trade using delivery confirmation and even offered to pay the additional expense of using delivery confirmation to the mod and pay for the delivery confirmation from the mod and he didnt want to so I offered to drive to him so we could do the trade in person and he refused that too just got irritated and wanted to do it through mail. He then started accusing me of being untrustworthy so I again offered to meet him, refused. He then referenced a message he ""just got" warning him about me so when I asked to see the message he referenced he said he couldn't screenshot it to me so I asked him to repost it and he said he couldn't so that either. Now idk who here knows much about phones but no phone is old that that it can't screenshot or copy and paste and have the ability to surf the web through this app AND even if it were that old it would not be able to run the current software this app is running off of
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:16:13 PM
It's my obligation to look out for the community that this guy isn't being straight with his trades and something is not right so be careful trading with him if you're willing to risk it. Additionally if anyone would like proof I have our conversation in texts on my phone available for people to look through showing how sketchy he was being.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: DirtyMustachio on August 29, 2013, 03:18:59 PM
Pm a mod with his adress and they can cross refrence it
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:21:25 PM
Quote from: DirtyMustachio on August 29, 2013, 03:18:59 PM
Pm a mod with his adress and they can cross refrence it
Already spoken with a few mods regarding that so we'll see where this goes and what comes of it I'm just warning everyone
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Falcon182 on August 29, 2013, 03:22:17 PM
Did some posts get removed here? Looks like you're answering someone else but I don't see the posts.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:23:38 PM
Quote from: Falcon182 on August 29, 2013, 03:22:17 PM
Did some posts get removed here? Looks like you're answering someone else but I don't see the posts.
Yes he deleted his posts after I started asking questions he didn't have an answer to
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
Yea OK Ericclay94/95. The only reason I don't wanna deal with you is because your on the untrusted list.  Don't you dare make accusations that I am thatonejoey or metalmadman. I just moved to Fresno 2 weeks ago from san francisco I don't even know who the .love. that person is.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:24:26 PM
Quote from: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:23:38 PM
Quote from: Falcon182 on August 29, 2013, 03:22:17 PM
Did some posts get removed here? Looks like you're answering someone else but I don't see the posts.
Yes he deleted his posts after I started asking questions he didn't have an answer to
So this is me retyping the post he made then deleted and I'm just giving as much information as possible
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:25:22 PM
Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
Yea OK Ericclay94/95. The only reason I don't wanna deal with you is because your on the untrusted list.  Don't you dare make accusations that I am thatonejoey or metalmadman. I just moved to Fresno 2 weeks ago from san francisco I don't even know who the .love. that person is.
So please then explain why you wouldn't want me to drive to you or why you didn't want to use a mod or why you couldn't post the message you received ?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:30:11 PM
Because once I found out who you are I didnt wanna deal with you anymore
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 03:31:29 PM
Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:30:11 PM
Because once I found out who you are I didnt wanna deal with you anymore
You had refused to do any of the above before reading your apparent message so try again ?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I had a successful trade with SFGiantsfan. I don't know if this helps but just throwing it out there.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Boringanarchy2 on August 29, 2013, 04:04:24 PM
Quote from: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I had a successful trade with SFGiantsfan. I don't know if this helps but just throwing it out there.
So you got the money to trade? I was worried you might be backing out of mod trades yourself. That might tarnish your reputation and make you look like shill yourself
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 04:07:52 PM
Quote from: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I had a successful trade with SFGiantsfan. I don't know if this helps but just throwing it out there.
I'm sure he's had a few good trades and I'm really not trying to be an .rearexit. but everyone has to gain trust before the screw you I mean look at our trade he's already a hundred dollars loss for him with that trade nobody just trades out like that ya know ? Was your trade high value ?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 04:16:08 PM
His end was 80
Mine was 75
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 04:17:31 PM
I have his address if the mods need it
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Boringanarchy2 on August 29, 2013, 04:24:06 PM
Quote from: The Dude on August 29, 2013, 04:07:52 PM
Quote from: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I had a successful trade with SFGiantsfan. I don't know if this helps but just throwing it out there.
I'm sure he's had a few good trades and I'm really not trying to be an .rearexit. but everyone has to gain trust before the screw you I mean look at our trade he's already a hundred dollars loss for him with that trade nobody just trades out like that ya know
I wouldn't be so quick to trust Goblin_wardriver.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on August 29, 2013, 04:30:15 PM
right? he has a total of 3 posts (goblin) so how is it that he made a trade months ago with this guy??
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mlerner12 on August 29, 2013, 04:42:23 PM
I have a feeling this should be in Trials...
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Foreplay0333 on August 29, 2013, 04:42:48 PM
Giants tried pulling this poo on me too today... Asked him to send first because he isn't on the trusted traders thread... And refused to... Suggested same time... Ummm last I checked u gotta earn a little credit in the community first... But what to I know... Red flag in my book
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mlerner12 on August 29, 2013, 04:44:09 PM
The giants pulled some .poo. Last year too, by not winning the Super Bowl!!! I expected it, dunno why 😜
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Boringanarchy2 on August 29, 2013, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on August 29, 2013, 04:44:09 PM
The giants pulled some .poo. Last year too, by not winning the Super Bowl!!! I expected it, dunno why 😜
The SF giants had a chance at a Super Bowl? :P
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mlerner12 on August 29, 2013, 04:47:36 PM
Quote from: Boringanarchy2 on August 29, 2013, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on August 29, 2013, 04:44:09 PM
The giants pulled some .poo. Last year too, by not winning the Super Bowl!!! I expected it, dunno why 😜
The SF giants had a chance at a Super Bowl? :P

😂😂 YES!!!!!! Though, a one-man team isn't much good
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on August 29, 2013, 05:58:47 PM
except his name is SF Giants like the baseball team... lol but good try ;3
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mlerner12 on August 29, 2013, 05:59:57 PM
I always forget that!!! UUUGH!!!
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: gtfotis on August 29, 2013, 07:22:32 PM
He messaged me earlier saying he had a Dark Confidant} and when I refused the offer I said I value him at 66, he goes "That's too bad, I have an Archangel of Thune to go with the Dark Confidant, I was going to give them to you at 60 for Dark Confidant and 20 for Archangel of Thune."

Not a crazy deal, but how abruptly he sent those messages as if to try and entice me into persuing a deal with him had me a little uneasy..
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Imink on August 29, 2013, 08:19:06 PM
This sounds very strange
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Foreplay0333 on August 29, 2013, 11:30:15 PM
I think he was trying to scam over several people in a short amount of time before getting caught... Hence y if someone isn't trusted don't play any games, make them send to you first
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 30, 2013, 07:19:25 AM
Like Mlerner said...we should put this in Trials.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Keyeto on August 30, 2013, 11:22:14 AM
Quote from: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I had a successful trade with SFGiantsfan. I don't know if this helps but just throwing it out there.
I imagine you did. It's pretty easy to trade with yourself.

I thought I'd comment on here for you guys, so everyone (who doesn't already know) knows that us mods are looking into this. I don't believe one of us has commented in here yet, so don't think we're ignoring it!

As for right now, I can say with a good amount of confidence that SFGiants and GoblinWar-whoever are the same person. Until this is all over, I advise everyone to take caution when dealing with the accused users, to avoid any trouble.

If anyone would like to scrounge up all the evidence they can, and start a trial (I believe The Dude should have the honors), I think it would be a good idea.

If anyone has any information that they believe could be helpful, don't hesitate to pm me or another mod. We're here to help. As always, these situations are tricky, and everyone's patience and help is much appreciated.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: DirtyMustachio on August 30, 2013, 11:52:28 AM
I really feel like the community is winning now, it really makes me happy to see a successful battle against trade fraud
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on August 30, 2013, 12:37:35 PM
Quote from: Keyeto on August 30, 2013, 11:22:14 AM
Quote from: GoblinWardriver on August 29, 2013, 03:59:51 PM
I had a successful trade with SFGiantsfan. I don't know if this helps but just throwing it out there.
I imagine you did. It's pretty easy to trade with yourself.

I thought I'd comment on here for you guys, so everyone (who doesn't already know) knows that us mods are looking into this. I don't believe one of us has commented in here yet, so don't think we're ignoring it!

As for right now, I can say with a good amount of confidence that SFGiants and GoblinWar-whoever are the same person. Until this is all over, I advise everyone to take caution when dealing with the accused users, to avoid any trouble.

If anyone would like to scrounge up all the evidence they can, and start a trial (I believe The Dude should have the honors), I think it would be a good idea.

If anyone has any information that they believe could be helpful, don't hesitate to pm me or another mod. We're here to help. As always, these situations are tricky, and everyone's patience and help is much appreciated.
I'd be honored :P I'm glad that I caught this ahead of time just looking out for everyone
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on August 30, 2013, 04:20:17 PM
Yea well I made a trade with him and sent the cards to him on Tuesday before this was made
So lets hope that this deal goes well even with what he's been accused of
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 30, 2013, 04:38:00 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on August 30, 2013, 04:20:17 PM
Yea well I made a trade with him and sent the cards to him on Tuesday before this was made
So lets hope that this deal goes well even with what he's been accused of

Was it a high price trade?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on August 30, 2013, 04:49:51 PM
Yea
Involved 2 shocks and a foil sublime
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 30, 2013, 04:53:28 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on August 30, 2013, 04:49:51 PM
Yea
Involved 2 shocks and a foil sublime

Too bad but you never know, he could pull through. :)
Out of curiosity what was he giving you in return, he seems to be offering others really pricey cards.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on August 30, 2013, 05:02:02 PM
He was basically building the rest of my deck for me
3 vexing devils
4 rakdos cackled
4 dreadbore
8 full art swamps
4 he'll riders
2 rakdos lord of riots
And some other cards
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on September 09, 2013, 01:39:05 AM
Bump: needs to be resolved
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 11:55:01 AM
Still waiting on mail from him
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on September 09, 2013, 02:37:12 PM
those cards are gone bro....
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Ace on September 09, 2013, 03:26:36 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 11:55:01 AM
Still waiting on mail from him

Yeah, I hate to say it man but I'm about 99.9% sure u will not be getting your cards back nor will u get his end. Sorry dude.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on September 09, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
do you guys not have the ability to ban IP addresses? I know there are even ways around that... but at least it would slow him down... this is also interstate theft... I'm not sure that anything legally can be done here but it sure seems like there may be
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Wackaman9001 on September 09, 2013, 05:15:32 PM
Make sure mikefrompluto has the address he gave y'all, it may help prevent him from doing it again
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 05:44:24 PM
Quote from: Ace on September 09, 2013, 03:26:36 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 11:55:01 AM
Still waiting on mail from him

Yeah, I hate to say it man but I'm about 99.9% sure u will not be getting your cards back nor will u get his end. Sorry dude.
Yea from what has happened in this thread I'm not surprise
Win some lose some
It's only cards
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mikefrompluto on September 09, 2013, 07:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on September 09, 2013, 05:15:32 PM
Make sure mikefrompluto has the address he gave y'all, it may help prevent him from doing it again

This!

If someone could PM me SFgiantsfan's address, I can confirm whether they have the same address as metalmadman or not.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Keyeto on September 09, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 09, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
do you guys not have the ability to ban IP addresses? I know there are even ways around that... but at least it would slow him down... this is also interstate theft... I'm not sure that anything legally can be done here but it sure seems like there may be
I'd love to IP ban the guy, but I don't think it's the right move here. He already has two accounts that I know of with different IP addresses. Even more if we can confirm these rumors about him.

If we ban him, he'll come back with a new name, and try and rip people off. If we make the community aware of who he is, he'll likely be discouraged. If everything checks out, and the accusations are correct (about him being MetalMadMan/thatoneguyjoey/whothehellknows), I'll post a link to this post on all his profiles, so people are aware.

Instead of just getting ban happy, I want people to know that us mods are watching, and we will protect our community.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 09:23:01 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on September 09, 2013, 07:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on September 09, 2013, 05:15:32 PM
Make sure mikefrompluto has the address he gave y'all, it may help prevent him from doing it again

This!

If someone could PM me SFgiantsfan's address, I can confirm whether they have the same address as metalmadman or not.
Ill send the address he gave me
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 09, 2013, 10:10:54 PM
Quote from: Potticus on September 09, 2013, 10:03:51 PM
Post his address and name on here. He's lost his rights. We'll remove them if he complains about them with legal backing. Until that, he can suck a fat one. He's a thief.

Yeah, its going to be posted in the Address Verification Thread anyway.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
Just to make sure
You guys are mods right?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mikefrompluto on September 09, 2013, 10:49:38 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
Just to make sure
You guys are mods right?

Keyeto and I are. No one else who posted here is a mod.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on September 09, 2013, 10:49:38 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
Just to make sure
You guys are mods right?

Keyeto and I are. No one else who posted here is a mod.
Then should I post his address on here or not
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 09, 2013, 10:56:23 PM
Yeah, I'm not a mod. Sorry if there was any confusion. Listen to what MikefromPluto and Kaleo say, just think or me as that little demon on your shoulder whispering in your ear ;)
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 11:10:17 PM
Quote from: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 09, 2013, 10:56:23 PM
Yeah, I'm not a mod. Sorry if there was any confusion. Listen to what MikefromPluto and Kaleo say, just think or me as that little demon on your shoulder whispering in your ear ;)
Lol
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Wackaman9001 on September 10, 2013, 12:04:58 AM
Really though, don't post his address, pm it to one of them. It is the most sure way and doesn't conflict with any laws we are aware of
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Keyeto on September 10, 2013, 07:33:14 AM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on September 09, 2013, 10:49:38 PM
Quote from: Deathtaker25 on September 09, 2013, 10:47:32 PM
Just to make sure
You guys are mods right?

Keyeto and I are. No one else who posted here is a mod.
Then should I post his address on here or not
I'm sure this has been handled, but I'll post just so we have a public "Moderator response" to this statement. Please do not post the address here. Posting someone else's address is potential violation of iMtG law, and nobody wants that!

And since there was some confusion about who is a mod, keep in mind there are a couple ways to find out:

1) Under Announcements, there is a "Gathering Council" topic which has all of us Mods listed.

2) Click on the user's profile; if they have the title "Hand" they are a local mod, and if they have the title "Elder" they are a global mod.

Hopefully this situation will be resolved soon. I'm still wondering though, is anybody still wanting to start a trial over this?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Wackaman9001 on September 10, 2013, 10:59:42 AM
Doesn't the accused have to show up to have a trial?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Deathtaker25 on September 10, 2013, 11:49:51 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on September 10, 2013, 12:04:58 AM
Really though, don't post his address, pm it to one of them. It is the most sure way and doesn't conflict with any laws we are aware of
I gave the address to mike from pluto
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on September 10, 2013, 04:44:09 PM
I hope things turn out okay for everyone I'm glad I caught him before he scammed anyone else and sorry for anyone who traded with him already
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Keyeto on September 11, 2013, 07:41:28 AM
Quote from: Wackaman9001 on September 10, 2013, 10:59:42 AM
Doesn't the accused have to show up to have a trial?
He doesn't have to be here for it to start. I'm going to post some links on his profiles. It would be nice to have a link to a trial, in addition to this one. A trial link would be an easy way for people to read up on all the accusations if they don't feel like reading through this 5 page topic to get all the info. If he doesn't show up for his trial, so be it.

I'm not saying a trial has to start, but it would be a nice way to organize everything. 
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Vampyvyrus on September 11, 2013, 08:31:34 AM
The trial section is a great way for new traders to figure out who is not only untrustworthy but also why. I agree with Keyeto here, he most likely will not post but it'll spread more awareness on the situation.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Rasser on September 11, 2013, 07:48:41 PM







Quote from: Potticus on September 11, 2013, 04:35:19 PM
Quote from: goblin_wardriver on August 23, 2013, 10:12:14 PM
My trusted traders
{SFGIANTSFAN4LIFE} Amazing Trader. Even sent a couple freebies

This is not true, As Goblin Wardriver is SFFAN and a confirmed thief. All be warned.

Likewise,

Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 23, 2013, 07:54:47 PM
I would trade with these people again. I have a lot more but these are all I can remember
2012
{ELITEHALO360} x2
{Sagemaster} x3
{Gojudragon}

2013
{Goblinwardriver} - He Sent first on a $75 trade

Is also not true. This was just a scheme.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 08:40:59 PM
Quote from: Keyeto on September 09, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 09, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
do you guys not have the ability to ban IP addresses? I know there are even ways around that... but at least it would slow him down... this is also interstate theft... I'm not sure that anything legally can be done here but it sure seems like there may be
I'd love to IP ban the guy, but I don't think it's the right move here. He already has two accounts that I know of with different IP addresses. Even more if we can confirm these rumors about him.

If we ban him, he'll come back with a new name, and try and rip people off. If we make the community aware of who he is, he'll likely be discouraged. If everything checks out, and the accusations are correct (about him being MetalMadMan/thatoneguyjoey/whothehellknows), I'll post a link to this post on all his profiles, so people are aware.

Instead of just getting ban happy, I want people to know that us mods are watching, and we will protect our community.


Problem with your ideal is that you watching isn't preventing him from stealing cards... there is a guy in this post that just sent cards to the dude so what does he care if you're watching because you're really not doing anything about it... he makes a new account every so often to jack a few cards and then goes sleeper until he does it again... this guy has scammed multiple people and your "watching" isn't doing a damn thing proactive to stop it
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 11, 2013, 08:49:06 PM
The Mods are doing the best they can, don't be a jerk.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Keyeto on September 11, 2013, 09:04:40 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 08:40:59 PM
Quote from: Keyeto on September 09, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 09, 2013, 03:30:27 PM
do you guys not have the ability to ban IP addresses? I know there are even ways around that... but at least it would slow him down... this is also interstate theft... I'm not sure that anything legally can be done here but it sure seems like there may be
I'd love to IP ban the guy, but I don't think it's the right move here. He already has two accounts that I know of with different IP addresses. Even more if we can confirm these rumors about him.

If we ban him, he'll come back with a new name, and try and rip people off. If we make the community aware of who he is, he'll likely be discouraged. If everything checks out, and the accusations are correct (about him being MetalMadMan/thatoneguyjoey/whothehellknows), I'll post a link to this post on all his profiles, so people are aware.

Instead of just getting ban happy, I want people to know that us mods are watching, and we will protect our community.


Problem with your ideal is that you watching isn't preventing him from stealing cards... there is a guy in this post that just sent cards to the dude so what does he care if you're watching because you're really not doing anything about it... he makes a new account every so often to jack a few cards and then goes sleeper until he does it again... this guy has scammed multiple people and your "watching" isn't doing a damn thing proactive to stop it
And what do you suggest? Making rude remarks to moderators? If you have a better idea, I'm all ears. Banning isn't going to stop him, but maybe having a Mod team that's aware of what's going on will help deter thieves. No, we can't eliminate the problem completely, but we're doing our best.

If you have a better idea, like I said, run it by me. But if you aren't going to help, then stand down. Your negativity is doing far less than my lack of "proactivity".
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 09:13:50 PM
lmfao I love the bandwagon of "you're being rude to mods" that just came of this when your initial post smacking down IP banning him was just as demeaning and rude... you know what? the community is what you make it... you reap what you sow... so by all means let him keep logging from the same IP
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Vampyvyrus on September 11, 2013, 09:15:50 PM
Everyone here knows that they are entering into a trade at their own risk. Mods can't be expected to DO anything about it other then watch and try to point out a thief when they see it. A few people have been scammed yes but please tell me, in what way could a mod have prevented it? Accusing someone they aren't fully sure is a thief? No, that would violate imtg law. They are doing the best they can with what they've got, if you don't like it feel free to not trade though the mail. One more thing, what do you possibly hope to gain by .excrement. talking our mods whom I think are doing an excellent job?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on September 11, 2013, 09:23:11 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 09:13:50 PM
lmfao I love the bandwagon of "you're being rude to mods" that just came of this when your initial post smacking down IP banning him was just as demeaning and rude... you know what? the community is what you make it... you reap what you sow... so by all means let him keep logging from the same IP

If you IP ban him, he will find a new IP and we lose him. He will make a new account on a different IP (from a local library, for example) were he can scam more people and we won't know that it is him. On the other hand if we just watch his IP we can track him and notify people he is trying to set up trades with who is really is.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Keyeto on September 11, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 09:13:50 PM
lmfao I love the bandwagon of "you're being rude to mods" that just came of this when your initial post smacking down IP banning him was just as demeaning and rude... you know what? the community is what you make it... you reap what you sow... so by all means let him keep logging from the same IP
You see, here's the part you're missing. He's changing his IP. You want me to IP ban him? He's gonna come back for the fifth time, with his fifth IP. Banning is a bad way to get rid of thieves. Hell, it gives them an amazing reason to come back with a new IP and a new username. Moreso, it forces them to hide, and be more careful about their ways of stealing.

The point is, we've banned people, and they've just come back. After making it very clear that we know who they are, users don't tend to go about "business as usual". Once they know we can find them, they generally stop.

But hey, I can play ball. Maybe I will ban him, and take your idea. But when he comes back with a new user ID and a new IP address that we don't see, and steals from people, its not on me, its on your great "proactive" ways. Sound fair?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 09:26:14 PM
you're absolutely right and I do my due diligence before I trade with anyone... but people have lost cards to this guy and still no address is posted... the actual name of this guy isn't posted... everything about this guy (with exception to his IP) is completely unknown and in the mods possession... I don't feel that I was "excrement talking" the mods I'm fired up about the situation... these cards are expensive it's not like you can just go out and replace everything you had for change nor are the mods doing anything to remedy this... they aren't replacing the cards and still this guy continues to make accounts and you don't want to IP ban him??? ok then like I said... let him keep making accounts and scamming people... IP banning is the ONLY real solution... and if he's using an idevice to do it I'm sure there are steps that can be taken to obtain his serial number (just like the lost idevice app) and potentially turn him in for theft...
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: gtfotis on September 11, 2013, 09:27:18 PM
I only trade with people that have had recent trades go well with current users, if not then I ask for them to send first.. It's not hard to not get scammed. Also, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Rasser on September 11, 2013, 09:39:23 PM







Quote from: Potticus on September 11, 2013, 09:32:24 PM
Quote from: Rasser on September 11, 2013, 07:48:41 PM
Quote from: Potticus on September 11, 2013, 04:35:19 PM
Quote from: goblin_wardriver on August 23, 2013, 10:12:14 PM
My trusted traders
{SFGIANTSFAN4LIFE} Amazing Trader. Even sent a couple freebies

This is not true, As Goblin Wardriver is SFFAN and a confirmed thief. All be warned.

Likewise,

Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 23, 2013, 07:54:47 PM
I would trade with these people again. I have a lot more but these are all I can remember
2012
{ELITEHALO360} x2
{Sagemaster} x3
{Gojudragon}

2013
{Goblinwardriver} - He Sent first on a $75 trade

Is also not true. This was just a scheme.

This should not have been taken out of the trusted forum unless his post are. Both of these users were confirmed by another moderator to be the same person.
I added warnings to his posts. Trusted trader topic is just for positive trades. I've pm'ed the members on his list to see if they can confirm or not that they have traded with SF
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mikefrompluto on September 11, 2013, 09:39:24 PM
Quote from: SPiNx975 on September 11, 2013, 09:26:14 PM
and still no address is posted... the actual name of this guy isn't posted... everything about this guy (with exception to his IP) is completely unknown and in the mods possession...

As we've explained time and time again. We. Do. Not. Allow. People. To. Post. Other. People's. Addresses. Even thieves. However, as you can clearly read in the stickied topic above, I have a list of known scammer's addresses and my inbox is always open. Thanks to someone (who will remain nameless,) SFGiantsfan's address is on my list.

Just stop with this insanity, man.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Vampyvyrus on September 11, 2013, 09:41:20 PM
Being fired up about the situation doesn't change the fact that you indeed talked badly about our mods....like I said we are all aware that we are trading at our own risk. If you can't handle that...don't trade...no one is forcing you. I do not think an ip ban would accomplish anything as he's come back multiple times with a new IP address, which has been stated earlier. I do agree that his mailing address should be made known so we know where to not send cards. His name could be left off, but if he's shady enough he could have people mail to his friends house.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mikefrompluto on September 11, 2013, 09:47:10 PM
I'm just going to leave this link right here:
http://imtgapp.com/forum/index.php?topic=22341.0#top

I don't care if every single person here asks me to verify addresses for every single trade they make. It's worth it if it keeps people safe and keeps flare ups like this from happening.

You have the ability to use the tools we give you. Use them.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Wackaman9001 on September 11, 2013, 10:15:27 PM
Can you add the aliases to the untrustworthy thread? That's the first place I look usually
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Silent1236 on September 12, 2013, 12:07:42 AM
I'll admit, there isn't a whole lot we can do. The hard work is up to you!  You can't make trades willy-nilly an then cry to us mods about it. You need to do a background check, so to speak. See if they're on the trusted/untrustworthy traders threads. If they aren't on either one, ask them to send first or ask around. There are several people (myself included) who have spent loads of money on stamps to do trades here. They may have an idea about a particular trader's trustworthiness. This whole thing is at your own risk. It isn't our job to protect your cards and go hunt down someone of they steal from you.  However, we can be used as an insurance policy through the middleman service.

Like Mike said, there are tools at your disposal. Use them. Not trying to be an ass, but this is something most long-time members have seen happen again and again. There are several ways to prevent theft. If you choose not to use them, then you take that extra risk.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: DirtyMustachio on September 12, 2013, 12:44:57 AM
Quote from: Vampyvyrus on September 11, 2013, 09:41:20 PM
Being fired up about the situation doesn't change the fact that you indeed talked badly about our mods....like I said we are all aware that we are trading at our own risk. If you can't handle that...don't trade...no one is forcing you. I do not think an ip ban would accomplish anything as he's come back multiple times with a new IP address, which has been stated earlier. I do agree that his mailing address should be made known so we know where to not send cards. His name could be left off, but if he's shady enough he could have people mail to his friends house.

i'll just state that i agree fullheartedly with the mods on this one, just a question. doesn't us here talking about it allow him insight on what move to take next, i mean he knows were not ip banning him, so therefore he will probrably move names anyway. and now he knows his adress is accessible. he's apparently clever so it seems he continues to prey on our community. it makes me sick to think of how much $ he's claimed off of people.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Silent1236 on September 12, 2013, 01:12:43 AM
Quote from: Potticus on September 12, 2013, 12:57:17 AM
There's nothing illegal against posting his name and hometown. That's public information.

Truth. However, you won't find me doing it on a moral standpoint. It's also Piotr's call. If he says it is not something he wants on his forum, then it should not be done.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: The Dude on September 12, 2013, 01:20:01 PM
You know if you pay $3-4 you can do a background check on someone it'll come back with there phone number criminal history address name name of family hometown job .. Everything and I'm sure you could use that to contact the police with
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mlerner12 on December 18, 2013, 09:19:24 PM
Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
Yea OK Ericclay94/95. The only reason I don't wanna deal with you is because your on the untrusted list.  Don't you dare make accusations that I am thatonejoey or metalmadman. I just moved to Fresno 2 weeks ago from san francisco I don't even know who the .love. that person is.
Wait... I don't mean to bump... Well I guess I do... But is the dude really ericclay?
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mikefrompluto on December 18, 2013, 09:36:32 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on December 18, 2013, 09:19:24 PM
Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
Yea OK Ericclay94/95. The only reason I don't wanna deal with you is because your on the untrusted list.  Don't you dare make accusations that I am thatonejoey or metalmadman. I just moved to Fresno 2 weeks ago from san francisco I don't even know who the .love. that person is.
Wait... I don't mean to bump... Well I guess I do... But is the dude really ericclay?

Come on, man. Everything you need to know about the situation is presented in the thread. No need to necro it. Please try to avoid necroing "he said she said" threads such as this that were resolved months ago. Anything else is fine.
Title: Re: Sfgiantsfan4 life
Post by: Mlerner12 on December 18, 2013, 10:30:22 PM
Quote from: Mikefrompluto on December 18, 2013, 09:36:32 PM
Quote from: Mlerner12 on December 18, 2013, 09:19:24 PM
Quote from: SFGiantsfan4LIFE on August 29, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
Yea OK Ericclay94/95. The only reason I don't wanna deal with you is because your on the untrusted list.  Don't you dare make accusations that I am thatonejoey or metalmadman. I just moved to Fresno 2 weeks ago from san francisco I don't even know who the .love. that person is.
Wait... I don't mean to bump... Well I guess I do... But is the dude really ericclay?

Come on, man. Everything you need to know about the situation is presented in the thread. No need to necro it. Please try to avoid necroing "he said she said" threads such as this that were resolved months ago. Anything else is fine.
I was just curious :(