[Attention Whoring] It's time for me to move on. I've seen a lot of shit modding this place since the start. AMA before I officially step down.

Well, now that I have completed my last major task as a moderator, it's time for me to move on. I've seen so much shit during my time here. Over two years of being a mod if you don't count the breaks I took in between. I think I can walk away proud knowing that I always did what I thought was best for the subreddit. Made a lot of friends, and probably some enemies too. If we're not on the best terms, well, you probably deserved it. I have always had a strong desire to make this a better place and help people, and I'm proud of what I accomplished during my time here.

I figured since I've seen so much shit I'd do an AMA. I think it'll be fun, maybe even a bit cathartic as I'm pretty saddened by recent events. If there's anything you've ever wanted to know about the behind the scenes workings, this is where to ask. I don't have a desire or requirement to stay "professional" anymore. I told the remaining mods I would stay on as a moderator until the completion of this AMA, in case any of you ask me questions about things only a moderator would be able to see, such as deleted threads or comments.

So yeah, ask me about whatever. I'm pretty sure I've seen more than anyone else, and dealt with more BS than anyone else too. I'll try to give you guys the inside scoop on things, the transparency you all ask for. I've been intimately involved in just about every major decision and drama that has ever occurred on this sub, for better or for worse. From Pinkslime to Lobali, and everything in between (HugsForDrugs, InfinitelyOutThere, Astrid). That's probably just the tip of the iceberg.

And before anybody asks, no, I never took a bribe. Money never influenced a single decision I made on this subreddit (with the slight exception of Mr. Mackey). I actually "lost" quite a bit of money if you consider the loans I have given to people that remain unpaid. Hopefully those people will do the right thing, as I have always tried to do.

So, where should we start?


Comments


[32 Points] None:

can you confirm that /u/Theeconomist1 is a fed?


[17 Points] None:

Do you think lobali will pay you back?

Edit: also this makes me sad. You are the last OG mod. It's the end of an era.


[16 Points] lobali-is-kimble:

This is going to sound sarcastic and I swear it's not, but

I'll miss you 5ever. And good work Agent Johnson. All the best in your subsequent ventures.


[12 Points] None:

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[13 Points] HonkySpaceship:

Are you leaving the dnm scene? Or just stepping down as a mod?

Who's left? Is econ1 the oldest now? Where do you think this sub is headed? Are you jumping off a sinking ship? Do you plan to return?

You're the last of an era. I think many will leave with you. Maybe not at the same time but if all of the older mods and users disappear then why stay and get berated by 15 year olds too scared of their parents to go to a hospital?

Goodbye Heatfan, you seemed to have good intentions and have care about the community for a long time. You'll be missed.


[10 Points] Idonu:

Lol Mr. Mackey bribed you? Like, what would he even bribe you about, wasn't he an essay writing service?

ALSO, DO YOU STILL GET THAT DANK SHIT? ;)

EDIT: Will you still be sticking around are you completely fucking off with the sub?


[10 Points] RosyPalm:

Thanks for your hard work and dedication over these past couple years of moderating this sub. As crazy as it gets in here sometimes, you've always been one of the ones keeping us afloat and headed in the right direction.

As for the recent drama, I've said it elsewhere, I'm confident your intentions were noble and pure. You're only fault was rushing to aid a friend without any concern for how others might interpret your actions, and you know what? That's still a great trait to have, so fuck all of us and never change.

Ok, guess I'm supposed to ask a question so here goes:

If /u/Vendor_BBMC is as all powerful as he thinks he is, would it be possible for him to create a meth rock so large that he couldn't finish it in one setting?


[9 Points] InconvenientIdeals:

What's the dankest shit you ever got and was it difficult to do so?


[6 Points] _-________________-_:

1 - Do you think Agora will return at some point (by end of 2016) or is that a pipe dream?

2 - On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you want to punch Trappy_Pandora?


[6 Points] None:

What way do you hang the toilet paper? the right way, or the wrong way?


[7 Points] coffeencreme:

OMG I ordered 2 days ago and my pack hasn't arrived yet! And there's a car outside that I swear is an unmarked police car, and a helicopter flew over me yesterday! What should I do?


[4 Points] sub_surfer:

Has anyone ever tried to bribe you? Who and why? How much were you offered?


[6 Points] yalldontknowjack:

Who gets the dankest shit?


[6 Points] None:

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[3 Points] None:

[removed]


[3 Points] jibberjabber8349458:

have you had a job this whole time and just no life besides reddit and work, or else how do you make money?

how do you find and vet people to be moderators on this sub? How do you ensure that they are not cops?


[5 Points] Wordizbond:

Are you Thurgood Jenkins or are you Thurgood Jenkins?


[4 Points] alfabi:

I read that most of your income comes from stock trade. Have you trade btc or another crypto and if yes how can you compare it with stock trade. Thanks and hmmm, stay safe ;)


[5 Points] nowitasshole:

What do you personally think happened with Abraxas?


[4 Points] whyusheep_voice:

Do you like whyusheep? Did their drama ever make you laugh? :(


[3 Points] Padre_of_Ruckus:

What new things will be happening in your life? The best of luck to you, amigo


[3 Points] Vendor_Hiniguel:

What do you think of me? Best wishes no matter your response.


[3 Points] ByeIGetDankShit:

Hey bro I don't know if you're still replying, I've been around for about 2 years to the date and youre the first mod I remember seeing back when I was still on DNM noobs and just starting to use this sub. Now I basically keep a DNM tab open in safari 24/7 and it's gonna suck to see you go. This sub means a lot to me so I don't have any questions I just wanted to thank you for all the time and effort you put into keeping shit together behind the scenes here. I wish you the best of luck in whatever it may be that you're pursuing and I hope you'll stop in occasionally to say what's up and to let us know all is well with you. It's shitty seeing members of this sub leave especially someone like you being the last original mod, but it's good to know you're on to bigger and better things particularly ones that won't land you in a cell. There's plenty of shitty people here and even a few that want to ruin the beautiful community we've built here but I think I speak on behalf of a lot of us when I say that all the work you did was highly appreciated. Thanks for looking out for us dude hope to hear from you soon. Sorry this is a throwaway instead of my usual account I can't get on Tor atm but you get the point


[3 Points] Jay-__:

This...sucks.

I'll miss you as a mod, even tho I didn't get to know you better, what I did learn about you is that you're a guy that always acted in the best interest of the sub and the community.

You've been the one that always viewed stuff from all perspectives, the one that got me thinking about stuff more, because you always disagreed whenever I came up with an idea that I didn't completely think through (thoroughly?).

At least we won't lose you completely - and I hope you'll keep giving me and the others a 'reality check' and kinda take us back on the ground when it's needed, as you've always done.

I don't know what else to write, so I'll end this the same way our first real conversation began:

GYRO. :P


[2 Points] NiceTryFuckwit:

You Team Redbook or Team Umbreon?


[2 Points] firstreddituserever:

From your observations as a mod, are you seeing any patterns or changes that have occured recently that contributed to the decline in the state of the game? E.G. the DNMs are shitty for opiates right now as I'm sure they are for other drugs that I'm not into at the moment.

What contributed to these defeciencies from your perspective as a mod? Exit scams? Busts? DNM bubble? I would be very interested to hear your take on it.


[2 Points] SlappySpanBank:

As far as you're aware, has LE ever tried to contact you or any of the other mods?


[2 Points] mjvej4f:

Awh man, i've been with this sub for a year and i've only seen you around and all. You seemed like a real good guy and you have done a good at being a mod from what I can tell. Hoping i'll still see your name pop up like I have on the sub :)

The best of luck to you friend!


[2 Points] CynicalElephant:

Good luck man! I pray you will always get the dankest product!


[2 Points] octomarvel:

Awwww, I know I should feel sad but to be honest, I'm kinda looking forward to seeing your posts without the burden of moderator. Remaining transparent, politically correct n helpful to everyone must be like walking on cyber egg shells. Regardless, you've been a stand up guy in every instance I've seen you involved in and to be brutally honest, the whole lobali debacle only served to show the whole community that when it came down to giving a fuck about others n being selfless, you actually put your money where your mouth was. Maximum kudos to you.

Anyway, I got one question...

T-Mac or d-wade... Who was the better player and why is it tmac?

=)


[2 Points] Landwhale6969:

Are you heatfan?


[2 Points] GoonProductionz:

Good luck on your journey, fam.


[2 Points] AlwaysDankrupt:

Thank you for everything you have done for the subreddit!

How do you think the Heat are going to do this season?


[2 Points] c4nnib4lc4nn4bis:

I'm a fairly new member here but who is this lobs chick? It's my understanding that she stole some bitcoin at some point?


[2 Points] obsidianchao:

Damn dank, we've had our differences but you're the last OG. This is a shame. Gonna miss you, bud.


[2 Points] drimilr:

Do you get laid more as a dnm mod?


[2 Points] R4ID:

Im sad to see you go IGDS. You always gave me the vibe of no bullshit, heres your answer, take it or leave it. I always liked that straight up way of approaching whatever the problem was. I dont really have a question to ask So ill just leave it at. Ill see you around


[2 Points] None:

Been here a couple years on various accounts.

Fuck.....

You we're pretty much the last good thing going here.

I'll miss you heatfan. Much love dude.


[2 Points] SleeperMeeper:

Please don't leave man, you are coherent, well spoken, witty, wise and know how to mod properly. Stay a little bit longer, please. We're losing titans


[2 Points] bobbiggs69:

Actually, here's a real question. Ross, hero or villian? I think I know your answer but I'd like to know what you think of him.

It really pisses me off to hear people critisize Ross and when I ever hear someone say something along the lines of "he deserved what he got for being stupid" I really get pissed. When he started the game, nobody knew what opsec was. Astor taught us a few things along the way, but it was all brand new. Monday morning quarterbacking is so easy. At any rate, nobody deserves what he got.


[2 Points] ciphersexual:

Cheers Dank, thanks for everything. No questions from me.


[1 Points] None:

[removed]


[1 Points] None:

What happened to hooved87?


[1 Points] MrCluelessFrog:

First off, good luck with your future endeavors.

You mentioned in one of your other replies that you haven't experimented with new vendors since you already found "all the vendors you'd ever use" on SR.

Can you share some vendor recommendations? (especially study performance drugs; if you were ever into those)

I feel like somebody with your experience could definitely recommend some reliable vendors to newbies like myself. ty


[1 Points] None:

Who offered you the biggest bribe ever, and what was it for?


[1 Points] killinrin:

What's the strangest thing you've seen for sale from a vendor?


[1 Points] Plasma_000:

I'm not very active on this sub, but If you have the time, would you be able to describe some of the interesting stuff that has happened on this sub in a TL;DR way?


[1 Points] Devoid_:

Was mr.nice guy really behind the ddos attacks or was it the real deal trying to gain market share and then look good at the end of it with fake screen shots?


[1 Points] shiwawasrock:

U're not gonna like this one: what's your favorite market? you must ve always had a preference


[1 Points] scott_halls_beer:

There was a mod on the /r/opiates sub that was also a mod here. In one big swoop he was removed from modding both this sub and /r/opiates. I heard he had done something wrong, but I never did hear the complete story. Can you enlighten me as to what happened here?


[1 Points] None:

[deleted]


[1 Points] Deku-shrub:

Are you up for a 1:1 interview?


[1 Points] SleeperMeeper:

Hey /u/IGetDankShit thank you for all your hard work man. It's truly the end of an era. I had to create a throwaway, but if you're HeatFan from the SR days then we did a few rounds together on the forums. Those were the days!

Anyways, my questions:

1)What are your thoughts on Ross/DPR? A genius, Christ like figure who took the fall tragically, or an incompetent sociopath? Or somewhere in the middle?

2) Was The Oracle really a fed/LE, or master troll a la Coachella420?

3) Thoughts on if fucking Verto and Kimble still slither around here or not?


[1 Points] bobbiggs69:

How much parmasean is too much to put on top of spaghetti?


[1 Points] groovybrewsky:

Is it ok to release the information I have that proves you are actually Thurgood?


[0 Points] powerMETALtony:

Is DOD really gone?


[-4 Points] dilirio25:

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What is this?