Advice on Helping Friend with DNM's

First, a little about me. I'm a 5+ year DNM veteran that orders bi-weekly for the most part. Never had any issues except for a vendor or two not sending packs and I got refunded through the market. I run a tight ship and have opsec in check. NONE of my friends know I source from the DNM's. I have always said "a friend in Colorado" and everyone buys it. I have NEVER mentioned anything DNM related in front of ANYONE.

On to the friend situation: A little bit about my friend. We have known each other since first grade and have been great friends ever since. He smoked me out for the first time and introduced me to the wonderful world of weed. We have maintained our relationship throughout the years. He is very smart, cautious, and does not do drugs other than weed.

So on to the predicament: Today I received a text message from said friend asking about bitcoin. He knows that I purchased coin back years ago as an investment but that is the extent of his knowledge about my dealings with BTC. He asked "You ever buy bitcoins anymore? Should I bother with buying anonymously and mixing or is buying through Coinbase then mixing enough protection?"

I know exactly what he's trying to do. He must've just heard about the DNM's and is trying to get into the scene but wants to make sure he goes about getting BTC in the safest way possible. He reached out to me because I'm the only person he knows that has even said the word "bitcoin" and this was 5 or so years ago.

My question is: Do I help him and coach him through this process so when he does it he won't make any beginner mistakes, like not PGP address, 2FA, etc? Or, do I just say "I haven't messed with BTC in so long that I wouldn't know where to start"?

Thanks


Comments


[9 Points] None:

No matter what, never let anyone know about buying drugs online. If you help him, he may tell other people and we all know how that goes. You have the key to wholesale prices on drugs sent to your door while ordering in your underwear. Don't jeopardize that for anyone, especially if DNMs is what pays your rent.


[6 Points] None:

Just say you don't know what he's talking about you don't want someone competing with you. Plus every time someone has found out about my dnm use it's never worked in my favor. Also you know that you can keep your mouth shut about it but you don't know if he'll keep his mouth shut about it.


[2 Points] hypnagoggle:

I just want to point out that it's possible he's not interested in the DNMs at all. The wonderful world of RCs runs on bitcoin, and mostly on the clearnet.

I would only help him with bitcoin stuff. No need to show your hand. In response to his questions, you could say: "Depends on what you're using the coin for," and see where he goes from there. If he's planning to pay a bar tab with it, he doesn't need to worry about it.

Just make sure if you get the itch to talk about illegal shit that you use a privacy app like signal or something. No reason to blast that over SMS.

At some point, it may be edifying to chastise him for not doing his own research. The info is all out there waiting for him.


[1 Points] None:

Why is this something you can't answer? I don't understand...help him or not, just seems like you don't want him using your source of weed, in that case, don't help him.


[1 Points] Omomomomomo:

Answer is obvious.


[1 Points] Stoned3y3Codon3:

Dude just direct him to this sub and noobs simple. Use LBC or coinbase his choice. Fiiinish


[1 Points] RaPiiD38:

I'd say help him. He's going to do it one way or the other so you may as well make sure he's safe.


[0 Points] None:

I would advise him to use google which will hopefully direct him to r/darknetmarketnoobs. Do NOT direct him to Reddit, it will imply that you know about using the DNM--big OPSEC threat. I don't even tell my own brother that I use the markets, although he knows of them. Personally, I think he's fishing around to see where you're getting your drugs from. If you tell him, I guarantee he will tell at least one of his friends, and there goes your air tight OPSEC.


[0 Points] LsdTripping:

If I was in your shoes, I would help him. I get not wanting him to know your source but I'd also want to make sure my mate is being safe.


[-1 Points] Xanny_granny:

What's more fucking important having a friend in jail bc he is going to order regardless at this point or help him not be someone's bitch in jail


[-3 Points] None:

Yes or maybe you prefer to visit friend in jail?