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by ric2b 1908 days ago
There's no reason why you can't have those same systems on top of Bitcoin. For some applications they can be safer, like openbazaar vs ebay.
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xapata 1908 days ago
https://openbazaar.org/features/

> It’s important to choose a moderator that is trustworthy for both parties on a decentralized network so make sure to join the OpenBazaar discussion communities and learn How To Choose a Good Moderator.

I don't want to learn "How To Choose a Good Moderator." I'd like to have someone with deep pockets that I can sue for damages if they don't keep their guarantees, like Visa.

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ric2b 1908 days ago
Ebay or Visa could easily be a moderators on the platform.

And they would be safer than they currently are, currently they can theoretically run away with your money and your best hope is to sue them.

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xapata 1908 days ago
How do they get paid? I didn't see that in the FAQ. Presumably they take a cut from the seller? If so, I'd imagine it might be frustrating to negotiate which 3rd party you pick for what fee for each transaction.
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ric2b 1906 days ago
Perhaps, but is it that different from sellers selling only on some specific websites/stores and not the ones you want to buy from?
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xapata 1906 days ago
That's my point. I don't see how this would materially improve my experience. I've picked my trusted intermediaries and I shop through them.
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