Crypto sleuths struggle to separate legitimate critics from scammers: Huber

Cryptocurrency researcher Mr. Huber acknowledged the challenge cryptocurrency enthusiasts face in identifying honest critics after being misled by an account that was later revealed to be disingenuous.

Huber had deleted an old tweet praising the now-suspended @ScamDetective6 account. She explained that, despite her initial misgivings, she wanted to give them a second chance after some respected figures showed her gratitude. However, Huber said the account ultimately turned out to be an “obvious scammer” with no real interest in truthful analysis.

The conversation also continued when analyst WrathofKahneman responded to Huber’s comment tweet about the entire situation. He argued that this ends up undermining productive debate rather than promoting it.

In response, Huber agreed that it was “tragic” how hungry XRP investors are for rational counterpoints after years of fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) being debunked. This desperation leads them to praise arguments from questionable sources just because they seem logically sound.

Once again you said it perfectly! It’s tragic how much rational XRPL investors crave some rational and critical points of view. This longing is so great that they even praise the views of disguised scammers.

Huber suggested that the lack of honest criticism is due to unfounded regulatory attacks, such as the SEC’s ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. When even top officials promote speculative rhetoric against cryptocurrencies, it is difficult to find sincere and critical perspectives.

Fellow YouTuber MoonLambo echoed this sentiment, having identified ScamDetective6 as a scam a long time ago. Huber also questioned how one can find a critical and honest attitude on Twitter.