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Re: Bitcoin Forums should eliminate 'Scammer' ratings and 'Trust' ratings
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DeathAndTaxes
on 28/10/2013, 04:43:34 UTC
One of the reasons people use bitcoin or any crypto currency is to eliminate the need to trust the other party.

Starting from a flawed premise.  The stated purpose of Bitcoin is to allow transactions without a TRUSTED THIRD PARTY.   Most transactions involve trust of the counterparty.  Even if it is a cash for BTC trade in person in a public place you need to trust the other party isn't going to hit you over the head with a crowbar and take both the BTC and cash.