I am kind of bummed out that you state newbies will try to scam you 100 percent of the time. We all have to start somewhere.  How can somebody like me, who has been here a while, but not been very active build up a good reputation if nobody is willing to do any business with me?

Before the rating system I have made a few successful transactions. According to your guide (which is almost totally accurate) I am a huge risk. I just think its over reaching a touch to call all newbies scammers.