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TF2 Blog: "Item Trading"
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Patch Notes
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http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=27111

ValveIn July of last year we outlined our position on gambling web sites, specifically noting that Valve has no business relationship with these sites. At that time we also began blocking many CSGO gambling accounts. You can view the original post here.

More recently, some gambling web sites started leveraging TF2 items. Today we began the process of blocking TF2 gambling accounts as well. We recommend you don’t trade with these sites.
http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=27111

[quote=Valve]In July of last year we outlined our position on gambling web sites, specifically noting that Valve has no business relationship with these sites. At that time we also began blocking many CSGO gambling accounts. You can view the original post [url=http://store.steampowered.com/news/22883/]here[/url].

More recently, some gambling web sites started leveraging TF2 items. Today we began the process of blocking TF2 gambling accounts as well. We recommend you don’t trade with these sites.[/quote]
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:o which sites though?

:o which sites though?
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thank GOD

thank GOD
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wasn't this almost completely stamped out with the death of saloon.tf though?

unless there's been small-time tf2 gambling sites since then

wasn't this almost completely stamped out with the death of saloon.tf though?

unless there's been small-time tf2 gambling sites since then
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I only remember sweetstakes.tf, but it was already taken down by its owner (was it geel?) together with saloon.tf

I only remember sweetstakes.tf, but it was already taken down by its owner (was it geel?) together with saloon.tf
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haha get destroyed, GEEL THE SCAMMER

GEEL GIVE ME SALOON ITEMS

haha get destroyed, GEEL THE SCAMMER

GEEL GIVE ME SALOON ITEMS
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toads_tf
GEEL GIVE ME SALOON ITEMS
[quote=toads_tf]

GEEL GIVE ME SALOON ITEMS[/quote]
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also on the topic of the thread i love how valve can put out a blog post about shutting down the maybe 3 tf2 gambling sites that could be causing them trouble but cant put out a blog post about how shit of a state the competitive part (mm and the comp scene) of their game is in lol

also on the topic of the thread i love how valve can put out a blog post about shutting down the maybe 3 tf2 gambling sites that could be causing them trouble but cant put out a blog post about how shit of a state the competitive part (mm and the comp scene) of their game is in lol
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toads_tfalso on the topic of the thread i love how valve can put out a blog post about shutting down the maybe 3 tf2 gambling sites that could be causing them trouble but cant put out a blog post about how shit of a state the competitive part (mm and the comp scene) of their game is in lol

We just need to get a state regulator breathing down their neck on it...

[quote=toads_tf]also on the topic of the thread i love how valve can put out a blog post about shutting down the maybe 3 tf2 gambling sites that could be causing them trouble but cant put out a blog post about how shit of a state the competitive part (mm and the comp scene) of their game is in lol[/quote]
We just need to get a state regulator breathing down their neck on it...
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ShdSteel:o which sites though?

I think there's one called tf2bet and I'm sure there's more than that.

[quote=ShdSteel]:o which sites though?[/quote]
I think there's one called tf2bet and I'm sure there's more than that.
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marketplace.tf
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Get owned filthy gamblers

Get owned filthy gamblers
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sweetstakes was the best website on the planet

sweetstakes was the best website on the planet
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the tf2pot bots are dead

the tf2pot bots are dead
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#14
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The changes TF2 needs. Truly we can appreciate legitimate unusuals.

The changes TF2 needs. Truly we can appreciate legitimate unusuals.
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geel was right

geel was right
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marketplace.tf
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Highclassgeel was right

About what

[quote=Highclass]geel was right[/quote]
About what
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Everything

[url=http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tim-and-eric-mind-blown.gif]Everything[/url]
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I think it's fine that people bet their tf2 keys. Their money, their choice. Doesn't really affect anyone else.

I think it's fine that people bet their tf2 keys. Their money, their choice. Doesn't really affect anyone else.
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im pretty sure they just couldnt stand to watch rain of light lose 500 more dollars in items

im pretty sure they just couldnt stand to watch rain of light lose 500 more dollars in items
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Who cares if other people gamble away millions of dollars, it doesn't hurt you.

Who cares if other people gamble away millions of dollars, it doesn't hurt you.
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h0b5t3rWho cares if other people gamble away millions of dollars, it doesn't hurt you.

gambling is illegal and most of the people that use betting sites for tf2 and csgo are under 18

[quote=h0b5t3r]Who cares if other people gamble away millions of dollars, it doesn't hurt you.[/quote]
gambling is illegal and most of the people that use betting sites for tf2 and csgo are under 18
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Viperh0b5t3rWho cares if other people gamble away millions of dollars, it doesn't hurt you.gambling is illegal and most of the people that use betting sites for tf2 and csgo are under 18

While I agree, skins have no apparent value. They are pixels, in no way do they equal real life money as far as the law is concerned (at least in the US). That being said, this is an overall win, because Valve doesn't have to deal with possible legal issues brought up by a 14 year old kid's parents when he lost his $30 unusual. Not that they have any ground, but it's a waste of time. This also sheds good light on Valve taking this moral stance even though they don't technically have to. They also probably get tons of support tickets saying these sites scammed.

[quote=Viper][quote=h0b5t3r]Who cares if other people gamble away millions of dollars, it doesn't hurt you.[/quote]
gambling is illegal and most of the people that use betting sites for tf2 and csgo are under 18[/quote]

While I agree, skins have no apparent value. They are pixels, in no way do they equal real life money as far as the law is concerned (at least in the US). That being said, this is an overall win, because Valve doesn't have to deal with possible legal issues brought up by a 14 year old kid's parents when he lost his $30 unusual. Not that they have any ground, but it's a waste of time. This also sheds good light on Valve taking this moral stance even though they don't technically have to. They also probably get tons of support tickets saying these sites scammed.
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dailyWhile I agree, skins have no apparent value. They are pixels, in no way do they equal real life money as far as the law is concerned

the state of washington begs to differ

[quote=daily]While I agree, skins have no apparent value. They are pixels, in no way do they equal real life money as far as the law is concerned[/quote]
[url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/05/counter-strike-gambling-valve/]the state of washington begs to differ[/url]
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ViperdailyWhile I agree, skins have no apparent value. They are pixels, in no way do they equal real life money as far as the law is concernedthe state of washington begs to differ

Fair enough, good read. I don't honestly think it would hold up in court, but I'm not a lawyer and those people are. So..

[quote=Viper][quote=daily]While I agree, skins have no apparent value. They are pixels, in no way do they equal real life money as far as the law is concerned[/quote]
[url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/05/counter-strike-gambling-valve/]the state of washington begs to differ[/url][/quote]

Fair enough, good read. I don't honestly think it would hold up in court, but I'm not a lawyer and those people are. So..
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dailyFair enough, good read. I don't honestly think it would hold up in court, but I'm not a lawyer and those people are. So..

yeah, it's a really serious problem

the law is mainly looking out for young kids who could fall into a cycle of gambling through these sites and could wind-up becoming gamblers when they grow-up

[quote=daily]Fair enough, good read. I don't honestly think it would hold up in court, but I'm not a lawyer and those people are. So..[/quote]
yeah, it's a really serious problem

the law is mainly looking out for young kids who could fall into a cycle of gambling through these sites and could wind-up becoming gamblers when they grow-up
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