Stefan wrote:
From what I can tell it's the higher moderation's decision to disallow any kind of 'money transactions' in osu!, not exactly by the moderation team itself.
If that is an actual rule, then it's pathetically enforced if you consider the fact that thnikk's shop has over 500 posts made. That'd make me doubt the competency of the overall moderation team immensely.
Stefan wrote:
It isn't really consistent, I agree. I will try to address this.
If you are, I'd really encourage you to try and nudge the direction moreso towards a "stricter guidelines" sort of solution.
I don't think completely banning shops like this is justified, as thnikk is highly respected with a very satisfied customerbase. I'd be a shame if his forum topic were to be closed, as I think it's a mutually beneficial arrangement for him and forumgoers alike.
That said, the fact that a shop can also exist where many users are claiming to have been cheated of their money reflects poorly on osu!'s image, so allowing them to run unregulated also may not be a good option.
But no matter what happens, a more clear stance from the moderation team would always be a good thing, so thanks for seeking to address it.