AS sites listing open sources how is that possible?

**LiftHeavy** · 05-07-2002, 02:35 PM

Hi...i ran across some interesting sites.....for example...
http://www.triedia.com
http://www.anabolicmadness.com
http://www.anabolicboard.com/

they are listing sources..some backed from mods.......what is your guys opinions on this????

**TNT** · 05-07-2002, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by LiftHeavy
they are listing sources..some backed from mods.......what is your guys opinions on this????

They have every right to do so, thanks to a l'il ol' thing called the First Amendment. (For non-Americans, that refers to the Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press clauses in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.)

Publications and other non-public forums* also have the right to prohibit specific content, and A.R. has opted to implement a policy against such listings on this board. It is not a matter of law (although "cyber law" is still in its infancy stage), but of consumer protection: because, as sk* noted, the U.S. federal authorities are more likely to go after the sources than they are to go after the board. The result of this is that sources can be shut down at any time, and many sources that are listed are likely to be a rip-off or scam. (Even non-U.S. sources can be shut down by means of U.S. authorities applying diplomatic pressure on the authorities in other countries.)

So legality aside, the sources listed on other boards are not necessarily reliable in the first place, notwithstanding that one has no guarantee of the quality or purity of the goods they sell.
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**Big Rush** · 05-07-2002, 03:31 PM

TNT, your like a walking library bro...I'm impressed. What is your educational background if you don't mind me asking?

Peace

**LiftHeavy** · 05-07-2002, 05:55 PM

interesting......thanks guys..
has anyone ever bought anything from someone they or their friends actually never met before...just through mail....?

**D3m3nt3d** · 05-07-2002, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by LiftHeavy
interesting......thanks guys..
has anyone ever bought anything from someone they or their friends actually never met before...just through mail....?

Yes i have =\

**TNT** · 05-07-2002, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Big Rush
TNT, your like a walking library bro...I'm impressed. What is your educational background if you don't mind me asking?

Well, let's see . . . After graduating summa cum laude from nursery school, I put in seven grueling years (including kindergarten) in elementary school. After that, I trudged through three year of junior high school, and entered the hallowed halls of high school with a spirit of trepidation. yet continued wonderment.

To be continued at a later date . . .

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Moral of the story: Always leave the audience wondering.

***Cycleon*** · 05-07-2002, 06:39 PM

it all depends on which one it is - some of thm are very good sources, some of them are the board mods or owners in disguise and others are just plain questionable - they may be good for awhile but then run a big scam

***Cycleon*** · 05-07-2002, 06:58 PM

yeah - its not looking very good.

**McBain** · 05-07-2002, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by TNT
Well, let's see . . . After graduating summa cum laude from nursery school, I put in seven grueling years (including kindergarten) in elementary school. After that, I trudged through three year of junior high school, and entered the hallowed halls of high school with a spirit of trepidation. yet continued wonderment.

To be continued at a later date . . .
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Moral of the story: Always leave the audience wondering.

Your in college?! If so that's impressive, I always thought you were in your 40's.

**lethalppl** · 05-08-2002, 11:36 AM

I know which source u are talking about. he is not scaming just having a problem, but assured me will be sending out all orders. He will if haven t already send you a email. I m just pissed because im a out a source now way he is making it sound. PM if you want talk about this source and what i have heard.