Marketplace: We value the input of the whole of the "Steps Community", past and present.
Concerns were raised about the verification of users of the marketplace.
We would like to know how community members feel about verification. We added this addition in good faith to protect buyers and sellers.
Concerns were raised about this and it is a difficult issue. One option would be to 'Opt Out' of this request and it is up to the buyer and seller to proceed with an unverified transaction.
We would like feedback from the community regarding this matter?
Concerns were raised about the verification of users of the marketplace.
We would like to know how community members feel about verification. We added this addition in good faith to protect buyers and sellers.
Concerns were raised about this and it is a difficult issue. One option would be to 'Opt Out' of this request and it is up to the buyer and seller to proceed with an unverified transaction.
We would like feedback from the community regarding this matter?
Sellers: work on a star/feedback rating system. Buyers: decide if sellers are genuine base on feedback.
Option for seller and buyer to verify which will enhance confidence. Perhaps, verified sellers/buyers get discounts on fee/items respectively. OR provide an escrow service of some sort?
I agree with ozboy2014 100%. Honestly, the only example we have to look at is dark websites such as The Silk Road and the many others that followed in it's place. I'm not saying that I buy anything from any of these sites but they use a star/feedback system then buyers decide if the sellers are genuine. Everybody who has commented on purchasing something from the Silk Road, for the most part, were positive responses. Great sellers, costumer service and product. I feel that Steps should be set up the same exact way. It's the very reason why crypto currencies exist.
Sounds similar to eBay. eBay allows users to provide feedback for both buyers/sellers once the transaction is complete. It takes a while to build up a reputation, but that's all part of it. eBay gives you the option to see feedback people have received as a seller or as a buyer. This makes it easier to place your trust if the person you wish to buy from has a lot of positive feedback as a seller.
Feedback can be scored as positive (+1, great transaction), neutral (0, some problems) or negative (-1).
If a seller has a feedback score over 50 with 100% positive feedback, they're pretty safe to deal with.
eBay also awards different coloured stars (next to the name and score) to highlight it.
