Should my roommate make an SBR account?

hels · 02-09-12, 04:31 PM

Leafy, tell your roomy to post from the deep web (aka darknet). Half the time your IP will show you as being in Mongolia.

RogueScholar · 02-09-12, 04:32 PM

Originally posted by RyanLeafOfBets

Don't be like JJ... Come on Dad. Don't be creepy!
Nobody wants to see that.

Whoa now, depending on how cute you two are, I might want to see that.

crustyme · 02-09-12, 04:32 PM

obamaismyuncle?

hels · 02-09-12, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by onlooker

As long as points aren't being transferred to each of the same household accounts, I don't see a problem with it. Especially if both accounts are Pro.

Easier to say no, then to babysit them I guess.

Let's say I write Lou and tell him I have 5 roommates that all want to join sbr. However, I actually don't have 5 roommates as I'm living on my own. Well because I now have 6 accounts I will receive points for all of them, subsequently earning 5x more points.

flyingillini · 02-09-12, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Illini get Leafy free passes to the power exchange

I think he will like it

JJ, I am going to the exchange tonight... I am still suffering a sprained ankle from the the steps leading into the dungeon. I slipped on some . . . . . .

RyanLeafOfBets · 02-09-12, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by hels

Let's say I write Lou and tell him I have 5 roommates that all want to join sbr. However, I actually don't have 5 roommates as I'm living on my own. Well because I now have 6 accounts I will receive points for all of them, subsequently earning 5x more points.

Hels makes a good point, and I get that. But, wouldn't it benefit SBR if I convinced him to join and become pro?

onlooker · 02-09-12, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by hels

Let's say I write Lou and tell him I have 5 roommates that all want to join sbr. However, I actually don't have 5 roommates as I'm living on my own. Well because I now have 6 accounts I will receive points for all of them, subsequently earning 5x more points.

Really? I understand that whole part of it.

But going Pro on each and not transferring points to one account, will show the accounts are not scamming.

There has to be ways, but its easier to just not allow it. As there are more scammers then legit roommates.

Louisvillekid1 · 02-09-12, 05:07 PM

Sweep & I set the bar...

Smoke · 02-09-12, 05:10 PM

Ryan don't do it..

Scamming not allowed

You will be perma banned

secretstash · 02-09-12, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by hels

Leafy, tell your roomy to post from the deep web (aka darknet). Half the time your IP will show you as being in Mongolia.

no doubt u will be investigated soon

-stash

hels · 02-09-12, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by onlooker

Really? I understand that whole part of it.

But going Pro on each and not transferring points to one account, will show the accounts are not scamming.

There has to be ways, but its easier to just not allow it. As there are more scammers then legit roommates.

I think my point might not have sunk in.

Do you personally know Leafy's roommate? No.
Do you know with 100% confidence Leafy has a roommate? No.
Does SBR know the answer to the first two questions? No.

Think of it this way. SBR makes money because of advertising/promotions. If Leafy were to have 2 accounts, there is still only 1 person seeing the advertising/promos. If I were to have 10 'roommates' and 11 sbr accounts I could bring in 132 points per day (assuming I could get accounts with various ids). But still, only I am seeing the adverts/promos.

Does this make more sense?

I'm not saying that Leafy is lying or anything. It's just people do lie and will try to take advantage of free stuff.

onlooker · 02-09-12, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by hels

I think my point might not have sunk in.

Do you personally know Leafy's roommate? No.
Do you know with 100% confidence Leafy has a roommate? No.
Does SBR know the answer to the first two questions? No.

Think of it this way. SBR makes money because of advertising/promotions. If Leafy were to have 2 accounts, there is still only 1 person seeing the advertising/promos. If I were to have 10 'roommates' and 11 sbr accounts I could bring in 132 points per day (assuming I could get accounts with various ids). But still, only I am seeing the adverts/promos.

Does this make more sense?

I'm not saying that Leafy is lying or anything. It's just people do lie and will try to take advantage of free stuff.

Maybe read my entire post, instead of focusing on what you what.

Like I said, there are more scammers then legit roommates. So it is just easier to rule against it entirely.

Pro verification would probably show it is two different people.

shari91 · 02-09-12, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by onlooker

Really? I understand that whole part of it.

But going Pro on each and not transferring points to one account, will show the accounts are not scamming.

There has to be ways, but its easier to just not allow it. As there are more scammers then legit roommates.

I think because this whole Pro thing happened after you worked here, you still believe in the purity of people. Maybe a bit at least? I can verify 2 Pros tomorrow - that's the problem and why we're so hardcore with everything else. I promise you, the scams tried constantly would blow your mind. As much as I love nailing people because I know it helps all of us honest guys still enjoy the points program, it's seriously affected what I think of people as a whole now. Maybe John will post a "best scams of 2011/12" at the Bash and take bets. I guarantee most wouldn't even guess the real one. Some people are absolute nutters.

ngates815 · 02-09-12, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by shari91

I think because this whole Pro thing happened after you worked here, you still believe in the purity of people. Maybe a bit at least? I can verify 2 Pros tomorrow - that's the problem and why we're so hardcore with everything else. I promise you, the scams tried constantly would blow your mind. As much as I love nailing people because I know it helps all of us honest guys still enjoy the points program, it's seriously affected what I think of people as a whole now. Maybe John will post a "best scams of 2011/12" at the Bash and take bets. I guarantee most wouldn't even guess the real one. Some people are absolute nutters.

Does that mean they produce alot of semen?

shari91 · 02-09-12, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by ngates815

Does that mean they produce alot of semen?

Only when they see ngates plie and twirl. I know they normally have to pay for it but I saw your ad for the free Burlesque days at the local Tuck and Tug so I assume that discount applies to SBR posters?

Oh and stop being so crude.

TR88 · 02-09-12, 05:47 PM

jacksondwayne my nigg

ngates815 · 02-09-12, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by shari91

Only when they see ngates plie and twirl. I know they normally have to pay for it but I saw your ad for the free Burlesque days at the local Tuck and Tug so I assume that discount applies to SBR posters?

Oh and stop being so crude.

Can I report this?

I don't appreciate a moderator flirting with me...I already got willie bee booted from his position for trying to sandusky me.

opie1988 · 02-09-12, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by ngates815

Can I report this?
I don't appreciate a moderator flirting with me...I already got willie bee booted from his position for trying to sandusky me.

Gates.....what the fukk, pal? Do you have me on ignore or something?

I asked if you intend to go to the bash in LV this year? Hit me up on Facebook, pal.

RyanLeafOfBets · 02-09-12, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by shari91

I think because this whole Pro thing happened after you worked here, you still believe in the purity of people. Maybe a bit at least? I can verify 2 Pros tomorrow - that's the problem and why we're so hardcore with everything else. I promise you, the scams tried constantly would blow your mind. As much as I love nailing people because I know it helps all of us honest guys still enjoy the points program, it's seriously affected what I think of people as a whole now. Maybe John will post a "best scams of 2011/12" at the Bash and take bets. I guarantee most wouldn't even guess the real one. Some people are absolute nutters.

I am slightly illiterate, but I don't see why it would be bad for SBR in general (not even my situation) if two roommates had accounts if they were both PRO.

I definitely get the non-pro part, but if they were PRO

onlooker · 02-09-12, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by shari91

I think because this whole Pro thing happened after you worked here, you still believe in the purity of people. Maybe a bit at least? I can verify 2 Pros tomorrow - that's the problem and why we're so hardcore with everything else. I promise you, the scams tried constantly would blow your mind. As much as I love nailing people because I know it helps all of us honest guys still enjoy the points program, it's seriously affected what I think of people as a whole now. Maybe John will post a "best scams of 2011/12" at the Bash and take bets. I guarantee most wouldn't even guess the real one. Some people are absolute nutters.

No. I know most are not pure.

ngates815 · 02-09-12, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by opie1988

Gates.....what the fukk, pal? Do you have me on ignore or something?

I asked if you intend to go to the bash in LV this year? Hit me up on Facebook, pal.

Hey ,

I responded back in the thread where you asked that.

(I did write the word "cunty", but edited it out in fear of an infraction)

shari91 · 02-09-12, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by ngates815

Can I report this?

I don't appreciate a moderator flirting with me...I already got willie bee booted from his position for trying to sandusky me.

You shouldn't. However you're just so gosh darn cute that it's so hard to resist.

Originally posted by RyanLeafOfBets

I am slightly illiterate, but I don't see why it would be bad for SBR in general (not even my situation) if two roommates had accounts if they were both PRO.

I definitely get the non-pro part, but if they were PRO

It's the same reason why 5Dimes for example won't allow you to have two accounts in your house. Think, think, think and you'll figure it out

RyanLeafOfBets · 02-09-12, 06:15 PM

Maybe he should move out and make an account (go PRO) just so he gets to go to the SBR bash

Walter Abrams Jr · 02-09-12, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by shari91

So when I register accounts for my 2yo son, my 80yo neighbour and the Elmo doll I'm looking at so they can all earn points that's cool? You do realise this is a business right? In an industry that people try to take shots at constantly, usually because they're so broke they can't even afford half a pack of Ramen but once in awhile because they're just wankers? Multi account = gone. If SBR allowed that, those price increases people have been complaining about would increase exponentially. Actually, I don't even think the Store would exist to be honest if you knew how many tried to scam every day. Bye SBR Bash. Bye contests. Bye everything really. I never would've imagined how many potential scammers there are out there until I started to work here... sadly the number is disgustingly high. That's why those who do what they can to alert us to them are beyond valuable.

LMAO. So this "business" preys on broke degens that cant afford half a pack of ramen? Thx for the update.

ngates815 · 02-09-12, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by shari91

You shouldn't. However you're just so gosh darn cute that it's so hard to resist.

Do no appreciate the sarcasm.

Now I'll go hit on Opie or Bigday.

way to blow it sherri.

shari91 · 02-09-12, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by Walter Abrams Jr

LMAO. So this "business" preys on broke degens that cant afford half a pack of ramen? Thx for the update.

Yes, in the gambling industry they do. What part of that statement surprises you? If books lost long term, they wouldn't exist. Nor would the hotels in Vegas, Macau, Melbourne, Reno, everywhere in the world actually. Gambling - sportsbetting - is a losing proposition for 99.99999999999% of us. Instead you have threads here about guys down to their last few bucks asking for help. You might want to step back - or post under your original account - if you want to slam anyone. Very few of us are winning gamblers long term... maybe we get a big win once in awhile but unless you start applying some math and bonus exploiting, gl. Of course though, you can explain it all? I'm sure you're the exception of course though.

ThaddeusB · 02-09-12, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by Walter Abrams Jr

LMAO. So this "business" preys on broke degens that cant afford half a pack of ramen? Thx for the update.

Originally posted by shari91

Yes, in the gambling industry they do. What part of that statement surprises you? If books lost long term, they wouldn't exist. Nor would the hotels in Vegas, Macau, Melbourne, Reno, everywhere in the world actually. Gambling - sportsbetting - is a losing proposition for 99.99999999999% of us. Instead you have threads here about guys down to their last few bucks asking for help.

Of course there is no way for a book (or SBR) to block someone who doesn't have money to gamble with from playing there anyway. If people choose to gamble with money they can't afford to lose, that is their own problem. Even if they could, the person would find another way to gamble, such as the state lottery, if they really want to play that bad.