While we are having this discussion, and especially after reading the most recent replies… i think as a community, we have to look out for each other. If you think somebody is trying to scam your forum friends, step up and say something. I understand that we are trying NOT to pin point people as forums can generally be a very combative environment… and so far we seem to do pretty well without it here…but if its a legitimate concern, lets voice it.
If you think somebody is trying to scam us. Say something. I think it is within reason to name forum names in the context of protecting the community as a whole. At the very least, PM any of the Mods and let us know. I try to keep an open eye, but i dont always skim the “for sale” sections unless i am in the market. Also note, that as Moderators here we only have access to our specific sub forums. I can only moderate the A4/AK forums for instance. However, send us a message with details and your personal opinion. I would gladly contact the person in question and try to get some sort of validity from them without overstepping what i assume to be personal boundaries. At the very least we could provide an unbiased opinion. If it is quite obvious and a no brainer, absolutely let us know. We will inform Jon (head mod honcho), and he can take further actions such as banning or “probationary” actions.