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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: kolom0nster on January 03, 2012, 05:28 am

Title: Relatively new SR member experience
Post by: kolom0nster on January 03, 2012, 05:28 am
I've been meaning to write a few words about my initial experience on SR.

I found this place through the infamous Gawker article last summer.  When I first heard about the concept I was intrigued, but never thought I would actually get involved and was a bit skeptical that this place even existed.  But on a basic conceptual level the idea made sense and I couldn't see why a place like this wouldn't exist in the current state of technology. 

A few months later my curiosity got the better of me.  I decided I should read up on the Tor network, SR, BTC, PGP, and anything else related.  Well actually I began the journey just wanting to see if I could access the site and see what was on it.  I didn't really intend to go beyond that.  It was very easy to figure out the Tor network and login to SR.  I found myself in a wonderland of drug sales with many items that I immediately found myself interested in.  I kept asking myself, Is this real, or is this some sick joke by an individual or by LE.  I pondered this thought for weeks.  I continued to browse this board and began learning more and more about every detail of the process.  The more I learned, the more I realized how safe it could be if proper precautions are taken and if plenty of research is done. 

I used get-bitcoin and found that although the process took a little time, it was incredibly easy to do with a little patience.  Tumble, tumble, and I suddenly have BTC in my SR account.  Now I'm getting really nervous and anxious.  What vendor to use?  So much data on the forum and a lot of contradictions.  Do I go domestic for safety or do I go foreign for quality with more risk?  I went foreign, Sent my address with pgp and waited.  At this point my intention had escalated to "I'm going to see if this whole thing actually works"  and no intentions of anything beyond that.

Success!  9 days later I'm rolling on some of the best stuff I've ever had. 

The process was so easy and amazing that my curiosity has now lead me to several other things and I've had success every time.  I have spent a ridiculous amount of time reading everything I can about all vendors and paying close attention as best as I can.  I realize there is always risk but I think this can be mostly mitigated with some up-front research. I don't intend to go crazy with it, but my experiment has proven successful and somehow I've discovered one of the most amazing communities around.  I'm very impressed with the level of respect and professionalism (for the most part) and it's refreshing to know that there are so many other people out there that value quality mind-altering experiences when done with proper knowledge and with proper moderation.  I really do believe we're all working to make the world a better place.

My mind is still blown as to how this all works, but I've never underestimated the power of humans. 

In can only hope Silk Road lives on for some time!

Kolom0nster
Title: Re: Relatively new SR member experience
Post by: redforeva on January 03, 2012, 05:51 am
Kraiesky, Im glad you had a good first time  8)
Title: Re: Relatively new SR member experience
Post by: caffeine_me on January 03, 2012, 05:59 am
Wow, I couldn't have said it better myself.  I have the exact story.
Title: Re: Relatively new SR member experience
Post by: yakyak on January 08, 2012, 07:20 am
  Pretty much my story as well. I really love it here, been able to get things I thought I'd never see again. Not only that but the professionalism in the vendors is outstanding, at least with the few that I've dealt with.
Title: Re: Relatively new SR member experience
Post by: TalkingHead on January 10, 2012, 06:37 pm
My story is also almost identical to yours. I feel like a kid in a gonzo candy store! But now I've gotten a bit crazy about it all. Since I'm not in a legal medical med state I want to try all of the strains available here. Now I have more weed and different than I can smoke for quite a while. It's great. This place is great!
Title: Re: Relatively new SR member experience
Post by: Leo on January 10, 2012, 09:14 pm
Mine too! with one small exception..... 

I placed an order and it worked great.  I got really excited just like you guys are.  I then had a bad experience with one seller called MellowYellow.  Fortunately thorugh SR escrow I got ALL of my money back which just made me all the more a fan and believer in the future of the SR.  I have had gread orders from The Usual Suspect, Vicodin and Toyotaman and plan to place a couple more orders today.  Cheers my friends!