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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: Alaric on August 05, 2012, 08:57 am

Title: Hello all! Just some questions to ask you folks who have been here longer!
Post by: Alaric on August 05, 2012, 08:57 am
So I am pretty knew to this whole thing and I am kind of overwhelmed by all the things I have found and seen that I want. I saw the introduction thread but wanted to ask some actual questions as well in a more open area. If there is a thread I missed sorry just thought I would ask for a little guidance.

1. How much is 1 bitcoin in USD? (I am sure this is something obvious and I am missing a link somewhere but still.)

2. Is the Silk Road anonymous or are there certain programs I need to install/run while purchasing?

3. What are some of these terms I see in the psychedelics section. I am familiar with a tab and a strip and a sheet but what is ug? EG LSD 50 x Blotters @ 250ug does that 50 mean tabs?

4. What is the purchasing process like. What is escrow and such etc.

5. What are some other things that I NEED to know before starting?

I really appreciate any help and apologize if I have missed something that tells me all these things.
Title: Re: Hello all! Just some questions to ask you folks who have been here longer!
Post by: Mashman on August 05, 2012, 09:32 am
Search the forum and have a look at the wiki page and you'll find everything you need
Title: Re: Hello all! Just some questions to ask you folks who have been here longer!
Post by: noosemagnet on August 05, 2012, 10:13 am
i've been here six months but i'm still a newb at some things, i'll try to answer some of your questions the best i can, since no one else has

1. the rate changes all the time. i think you can see what the current rate is at https://mtgox.com/

2. the silk road is anonymous but to further protect your anonyminity you should encrypt your messages/addresses with pgp... which is really something i need to learn how to do already. >.>

3. ug (micrograms) is the unit of measurement used to measure lsd. iirc, there are one million micrograms in a gram.

4. escrow is where your money goes when you make a payment. it's not yet in the vendors account and not in yours. if you finalize, it's no longer in escrow.

5. make your first purchases from someone with a solid reputation (fans, sales, feedback). you'll probably be asked to finalize early for your first few purchases, you shouldn't have to but it can be hard to avoid as a new member.

6. don't beg people on the forums for bitcoins.

good luck xoxo