Since the topic dedicated to newbies, I think it's more fit in Beginners & Help section. Honestly, lots of posts have been made to discourage buying Bitcointalk accounts. But it hasn't stopped yet since there are many account farmers. We can't prevent selling accounts since it has been happening even off-forum. Most probably that's why admin isn't so strict banning account sales. Anyway, many DT members against selling accounts, and many hunters exposing account sellers as well.