advice With latest industry scandal domaining needs to look inward to protect newcomers

[equity78]

Many years ago a gentleman said to me, "Raymond I have never seen an industry with so much hero worship, an industry actually devoid of any real heroes" In the wake of the Adam Dicker scandal I think it is important for the industry going forward to focus more on facts, figures and transparency than on hyperbole.

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[80-20]

The best way to protect newcomers to domaining, is to expose crooks, before they hurt anybody.
And as quickly as the arising suspicions are verified.

Industry-leading forum like NP certainly has a number of authoritative and trusted members, who can (without prompting) proceed into testing (incognito) if possible, any significant claims to fame made here or on other high-visibility industry venues - conventions, meetings, ect. included.

Does it take time and courage? Yes.
Is this a great way of giving back to the community? Certainly!
Using the argument of a legal minefield, thus rendering the above suggestion impractical should be treated for what it is: a cop out!

 

[1NiteStand]

That should read, expose crooks and criminals before they hurt anybody ELSE.

Theft is a crime. People who participate in theft are criminals. No need to complicate it.