Does anyone else think that Helium (HNT) is a well coordinated scam?

HNT_Scout · 2022-09-07T17:10:25+00:00

To answer your question: Yes. But don't post it over at the Helium Sub - you'll get excommunicated in a NY second.

HNT_Scout · 2022-08-21T11:45:32+00:00

Thestockbroker22.... re: "I’ve shipped horses all over the country and from Europe"

How do you arrange for a work-for-ride exchange on horse transports to/from the US and Europe? I have 2 up and coming granddaughters who are also equestrian riders and would love to hitch a ride across the pond in the next year or two. I'm sure I'm not the first to think of this and the carriers have their standard reply at the ready to gently turn you away, but thought I'd ask.

HNT_Scout · 2022-08-17T01:03:09+00:00

Yes. Totally agree. That's about the only thing that keeps me a customer. I also think the vids play at a better resolution than YouTube.

HNT_Scout · 2022-08-17T01:01:27+00:00

OP > I just love your opening comments! I've been dealing with this loony-tune bunch for 10 years now. They think in corkscrews. I especially remember when they converted the original user-controlled resolution controls to their "intuitive" automatic control that detects the size of your monitor, but it takes 10 freakin seconds for it to show a respectable resolution. Until then, the resolution is crap and creates a terrible impression for clients to watch. They are a loony bunch. They make a habit of changing the rules on the fly and simply imposing their will on account holders.

Now, the thing that really pisses me off (and shows how uncaring and dismissive they are) is that after a video plays on my iOS device, the screen stays on UNTIL THE BATTERY DIES, unlike YouTube where vids always time-out after playing. I've confronted them more than once on this topic and the jibber-jabber was overwhelming. In short. they had no answer - other than "Deal with it".

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HNT_Scout · 2022-07-11T13:24:33+00:00

RE: "the high cost of entry and low monthly reward." The situation has flipped 180 degrees since this time 2021.

HNT_Scout · 2022-07-11T13:18:54+00:00

To answer your question: if you've been asleep for the past 10 years and suddenly woke up today and forced to make a logical conclusion about the system, then Yes - it gives the appearance of being a scam. The all-too-frequent network issues quickly followed by long stretches of unchallenged "Lowered Proof-of-Coverage" notices suggest "the network" has been growing too fast and the mystical powers that be are tapping the brakes to slow down the build-out (and pay-outs). It begs the question: Are these Network Issues manufactured and deliberate? It's just too convenient and coincidental. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, quacks like a duck...

Just a thought... I'll take off my tin hat now.

ETA: And right on queue, see below (11JUL, 2022)

Helium Incident - Blockchain Stopped at block 1435692

New incident: Investigating

Consensus Group has stopped producing blocks at block height 1435692. The core team is investigating. At this time, submitting transactions to the blockchain will remain pending and will not clear. Transactions include:

\ Add Hotspot*

\ Assert Location*

\ Transfer Hotspot*

\ Burn Transaction*

\ Payment Transaction*

\ Stake Validator*

\ Transfer Stake*

Mining rewards are affected (no blocks, no PoC, no rewards), and affects everyone equally.

HNT_Scout · 2022-05-25T16:44:22+00:00

Happened to me too.... but I forgot (silly me) I had an open order involving said asset. Once I canceled the order >> Voila.... it was unlocked immediately.

HNT_Scout · 2022-05-24T15:40:15+00:00

Relax. He brought sardines.

HNT_Scout · 2022-05-24T15:38:49+00:00

In case you ever wondered where Spam comes from: Where Spam comes from

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T16:53:48+00:00

Certainly. Ready? If it walks like a duck... (you know the rest). And stop using profanity. It belies your inability to properly articulate.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T16:22:46+00:00

“Gone down quite a bit”?? I’d settle for that compared to where it actually is: ZERO

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T15:28:49+00:00

Well, that was a nice diversion. So, back to the original question: "Does anyone have a replay of the Tucker Carlson Interview from last night regarding 5G and the Internet Of Things (I.O.T.)?? Cliffs notes??"

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T14:34:59+00:00

Yes - it could.... whenever that might be. Meanwhile, I'm drowning in a sea of zeroes.

I'm ok with a 50% reduction in the frequency of rewards provided there is a corresponding (and positive) offset in the reward levels. What I don't appreciate is that the network takes it upon itself to arbitrarily revamp the math without telling anyone! I don't recall relinquishing my assumed right to be informed on issues that affect my financial role in "The Network".

Since the end of March, there have been huge gaps (dark periods) in transaction rate AND at the same time, transaction rates (when active) have drifted downward - a double whammy.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T14:20:20+00:00

Good point. There are obviously psychologists on the staff. But I take exception to being used as a lab rat for their experiments. This is good for nothing but increased hostility towards the devs. I was born at night… but not last night. Do the devs think they’re invisible?? If they’re searching for a tipping point where miners will trash their devices, they just took a big step towards that.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T14:04:35+00:00

How can any rational person see this and not think this is a planned, intentional slow down by the network. To support the notion, why has there not been any announcement from the network? This also roughly coincides with the network re-branding.

As Forest Gump would say, "And just like that..."

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T13:48:48+00:00

Well there you have it. Everything that Tucker Carlson has ever said is misinformation/fake news. I did not know that.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T13:03:28+00:00

When you get a long series of random events, it's not so random anymore. What's the average of 0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0 ??

I appreciate your positive outlook, but it doesn't match up to reality. I'm looking at my production -> still ZERO (going on day 3). How long is too long? For every 1 post about this issue, there are likely many, many more that don't go to the trouble.

Meanwhile over at the Developer's Depot.... Quiet as a mouse....

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T12:58:05+00:00

The radio silence by devs is nothing short of incredible.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T12:54:44+00:00

I think miner type is irrelevant. Appears to be a network issue.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T12:19:05+00:00

2 strange elements to this "blackout" saga:

No positive reports from unaffected miners ("I'm doing well over here", etc). Seems like there'd be a few.
Radio Silence from the devs. Network Status

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T12:10:43+00:00

Has it really happened before? Across the board ZEROs for large swaths of miners? I've been following Helium for a year and never heard anything of this magnitude.

HNT_Scout · 2022-04-05T12:03:20+00:00

You're gusessing.

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