vb.org policy change

[Bryan Ex]

I have read all the various threads about hiring a developer along with the vb.org policies concerning such. I have to say I can understand the position of not getting involved in user disputes and appreciate the efforts made to help new users find a legitimate developer to do some custom work. All that being said I do not understand why vb.org continues to allow certain users with 10, 15, 20+ claims against them for being paid yet not providing service to continue to feed off the membership. It seems to me that due diligence would kick in after a certain number of complaints. Surely after 20 users have stated they have been ripped off there is an issue with one particular member. I do understand there would be no way of tracking this but should a member point it out there should be repercussions if a given tend of scamming is obvious. Generally speaking I think vb.org offers a tremendous service to the vBulletin community offering mods, styles, non-supported vBulletin support, general information, and even lining up contractors for custom work. It's unfortunate that a few scammer members take advantage of that and work the system knowing they won't be affected in any way. I respectfully ask that vb.org reconsider their membership policies with regards to scamming their own membership.