Mystery Seeds - Updated

7/29/2020 12:09pm Edited Date/Time 7/29/2020 12:09pm
I planted my seeds [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/07/29/441066/s1200_A726D3E5_5DB9_4C98_817B_80D4257FBD38.jpg[/img]
I planted my seeds
Pretty sure that’s unripened Covid-19 bro.



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CivBars
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7/29/2020 4:38pm
It's a fake product review scam.

Called Brushing.

"A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online by shipping an inexpensive product to an unwitting receiver and then submitting positive reviews on the receiver’s behalf under the guise of a verified owner."

Tinfoil hats off... Where's kzizok? This seems fitting..
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7/29/2020 5:13pm
CivBars wrote:
It's a fake product review scam. Called Brushing. "A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online...
It's a fake product review scam.

Called Brushing.

"A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online by shipping an inexpensive product to an unwitting receiver and then submitting positive reviews on the receiver’s behalf under the guise of a verified owner."

Tinfoil hats off... Where's kzizok? This seems fitting..
I think it’s been postulated by the Feds as such but not confirmed.
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7/30/2020 12:05am
CivBars wrote:
It's a fake product review scam. Called Brushing. "A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online...
It's a fake product review scam.

Called Brushing.

"A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online by shipping an inexpensive product to an unwitting receiver and then submitting positive reviews on the receiver’s behalf under the guise of a verified owner."

Tinfoil hats off... Where's kzizok? This seems fitting..
Why not just post the fake reviews without sending the product? Who’s gonna check?

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7/30/2020 3:26am
what kinda dipshit would plant a pack of seeds not ordered and from china?
7/30/2020 3:48am Edited Date/Time 7/30/2020 4:29am
CivBars wrote:
It's a fake product review scam. Called Brushing. "A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online...
It's a fake product review scam.

Called Brushing.

"A brushing scam is an exploit by a vendor used to bolster product ratings and increase visibility online by shipping an inexpensive product to an unwitting receiver and then submitting positive reviews on the receiver’s behalf under the guise of a verified owner."

Tinfoil hats off... Where's kzizok? This seems fitting..
Robgvx wrote:
Why not just post the fake reviews without sending the product? Who’s gonna check?
Who’s gonna check?! The fuckin’ United States Bureau of Online Product Review Consumer Advocate Agency Board of America, that’s who.
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7/30/2020 8:18am
Wait, are you guys saying I can't trust Amazon reviews anymore?
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peelout wrote:
[img]https://thechive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/daily-morning-awesomeness-38-photos-12-3.jpg[/img]
Feed me, Seymour.
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7/30/2020 10:19am
In California they incinerate any seeds that come in form other countries. My mother in law once had some seeds sent to her as a gift from a Chinese company that she bought some things from. Instead of receiving the seeds she got a letter telling her that they were incinerated per the California law.
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In California they incinerate any seeds that come in form other countries. My mother in law once had some seeds sent to her as a gift...
In California they incinerate any seeds that come in form other countries. My mother in law once had some seeds sent to her as a gift from a Chinese company that she bought some things from. Instead of receiving the seeds she got a letter telling her that they were incinerated per the California law.
Wow ... California got something right . 👍
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I’m still waiting on the Murder Hornets.
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OG725 wrote:
I’m still waiting on the Murder Hornets.
Those packs of seeds are Murder Hornet babies.

I just want the Aliens to show up. That would at least be more interesting.
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7/31/2020 10:17am
What if the Seeds are brought to us from Aliens designed to save the planet?
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500guy wrote:
What if the Seeds are brought to us from Aliens designed to save the planet?
A little communication might help .... just sayin
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8/2/2020 7:24pm Edited Date/Time 8/2/2020 7:26pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's division of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has identified some of the mysterious seed packets that seem to have been sent to more than 1,000 American households largely from China.

As of Wednesday, 14 of the seed species had been identified, according to the agency's Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy. This includes food staples like mustard and cabbage as well as herbs like mint, sage, rosemary and lavender. Flower breeds such as morning glory, hibiscus and roses were also discovered.

AMERICANS RECEIVE MYSTERY SEEDS IN THE MAIL, MOSTLY FROM CHINA

Although the samples that have been identified so far appear to be harmless, the USDA is urging Americans to not plant unsolicited seeds.

"At this time, we don't have any evidence indicating this is something other than a 'brushing scam' where people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts false customer reviews to boost sales," the agency wrote in a statement. "[The] USDA is currently collecting seed packages from recipients and will test their contents and determine if they contain anything that could be of concern to U.S. agriculture or the environment."

AMERICANS GROWING THEIR OWN FOOD DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Prior to identifying the seeds, government officials voiced concern and warnings that these mailed seeds could be an invasive species that have potential to wreak havoc on domestic crops and livestock. All 50 states have advised residents to not plant seeds they have not ordered themselves for environmental national security.

Residents who receive unsolicited seeds are urged to forward the contents of their package as well as the mail label with the originator's address to the USDA.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will be "working closely" with the USDA to intercept the "illegally imported seed packages," according to a recent Q&A.

Other federal authorities have reportedly gotten involved in addition to the U.S. Postal Service, express carriers and online marketplaces to stop these unsolicited deliveries.


So it appears to be nothing serious.


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8/2/2020 7:43pm
Hope so, but I have seen invasive transplants in person.

Dudes in Louisiana can have a boat parked for a year, and come here and bring hydrilla to the lake.

That shit is insane.

Or zebra muscles, they screw up water systems.

The potential is no joke.
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8/2/2020 9:02pm
cablecable wrote:
what kinda dipshit would plant a pack of seeds not ordered and from china?
You greatly underestimate the stupidity present in our population...
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500guy wrote:
What if the Seeds are brought to us from Aliens designed to save the planet?
D’uh! The package would have an Alpha Centauri postmark!!!
8/3/2020 5:26am
Boomslang, "So it appears to be nothing serious."

NOTHING SERIOUS?!!

Have you ever tried to get morning glories to stop popping up every day for 8 months out of the year once you had one go to seed within a 4 mile radius of your property?!

Laughing
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8/3/2020 6:54am Edited Date/Time 8/3/2020 7:03am
We should send them black berry and poison ivy seeds just to return the favor.
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8/3/2020 9:53am
Chance1216 wrote:
We should send them black berry and poison ivy seeds just to return the favor.
Dude ... they eat live fucking bats over there ... wtf is poison ivy going to do ...
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8/3/2020 11:26am Edited Date/Time 8/3/2020 11:28am
Chance1216 wrote:
We should send them black berry and poison ivy seeds just to return the favor.
lestat wrote:
Dude ... they eat live fucking bats over there ... wtf is poison ivy going to do ...
Shit, let ‘em grind it up and make tea. We shall see😉
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8/3/2020 12:34pm Edited Date/Time 8/3/2020 12:37pm
Chance1216 wrote:
We should send them black berry and poison ivy seeds just to return the favor.
lestat wrote:
Dude ... they eat live fucking bats over there ... wtf is poison ivy going to do ...
You’re right, time to release the murder bats to attack all their regular bats. Then they’ll have no more bats to eat. They’ll have to eat salads. Only the salads will be poison ivy with blackberries on top.
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8/3/2020 12:49pm
Boomslang, "So it appears to be nothing serious." NOTHING SERIOUS?!! Have you ever tried to get morning glories to stop popping up every day for 8...
Boomslang, "So it appears to be nothing serious."

NOTHING SERIOUS?!!

Have you ever tried to get morning glories to stop popping up every day for 8 months out of the year once you had one go to seed within a 4 mile radius of your property?!

Laughing
Yea I get solid morning glories....everyday. I'm guessing you are wishing the China boys post you a packet of Viagra instead of seeds. Laughing

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