Reader mail to the Reading Room falls into a small handful of patterns. This reading summarises them so future readers can find their question here first.
Verification questions
How do I import the operator PGP key. Where is the operator key published. What does BAD signature mean. What do I do when gpg says No public key.
The verification section of the Reading Room covers all of these.
Coin choice
Should I use Bitcoin or Monero. How do I get Monero in Canada without KYC. What is Cake Wallet.
The wallet section covers all of these.
First-order anxiety
Reader has never ordered from a Tor storefront before, has picked a vendor, wants to know what to expect. The first-order protocol and the buyer decision framework collections address this.
Disputes
Order has not arrived, vendor is not responding, what do I do. When do I open a dispute. Will I win.
The escrow section covers the workflow.
Phishing worry
Reader is not sure if they landed on a real mirror. Reader accidentally typed credentials into a suspicious page and wants to know what to do.
The safety section covers defence. If credentials were typed into a clone, change the password immediately and withdraw any wallet balance.
What we do not answer
Vendor recommendations. Prices. Individual product questions. All of these fall outside our scope.