FAQs I Want to Write a Source Review. How Can I Do This?

Why MESO-Rx Requires Full Disclosure for Compensated Source Reviews​

The MESO-Rx Forum is built on the foundation of harm reduction, transparency, and community trust. Unlike source forums, which often prioritize commercial interests and favoritism, MESO-Rx champions an open and unbiased environment that places the community’s safety and education first. To uphold these values, the forum has strict policies requiring full disclosure when Members receive any type of compensation for writing a source review. These rules ensure that reviews remain credible, objective, and beneficial for the community, rather than serving personal or commercial interests.

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The Importance of Full Disclosure​

When a Member writes a source review in exchange for compensation—whether it’s free products, discounts, store credit, or even cash—there is a potential conflict of interest. Without disclosure, such reviews can:

• Mislead Other Members: Reviews that appear unbiased but are influenced by compensation can distort perceptions of product quality, service, or reliability.
• Undermine Trust: Hidden incentives erode the community’s trust in the forum as a reliable resource for harm reduction.
• Compromise Harm Reduction Efforts: Reviews influenced by compensation may downplay risks, exaggerate benefits, or fail to disclose critical safety concerns, putting other members at risk.

To counter these risks, MESO-Rx mandates that all Members disclose any form of compensation associated with their source reviews. This transparency allows the community to evaluate reviews fairly and maintain confidence in the forum’s integrity.

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Steps MESO-Rx Takes to Discourage Compensated, Self-Serving Reviews​

To prevent individuals from exploiting the forum by writing reviews solely to receive discounts or other benefits from sources, MESO-Rx has implemented several measures:

1. Restricted Posting Privileges for New Members:New Members cannot post in the Steroid Underground subforum, which is the only subforum where source reviews are permitted. This restriction aligns with MESO-Rx’s broader forum policies on limiting Source participation to specific subforums, ensuring a controlled environment where transparency and harm reduction remain priorities. This policy ensures that new users engage with the broader community before contributing reviews.
2. Mandatory Disclosure Policy:Members must explicitly state if their review is written in exchange for compensation or with the expectation of compensation. Failure to disclose this information is considered dishonest and against forum rules.
3. Encouragement to Contribute Elsewhere:MESO-Rx actively encourages New Members to participate in the other 24 subforums dedicated to education, safety, and harm reduction. Building trust through meaningful contributions in these areas strengthens the community and fosters a culture of accountability.
4. Promotion of Harm Reduction Principles:The forum emphasizes its role as a harm reduction resource, discouraging behavior that prioritizes personal gain over community safety. This discouragement is enforced through policies such as restricted posting privileges for New Members, mandatory disclosure of compensation for reviews, and active moderation to ensure compliance with these guidelines. Together, these measures reinforce the forum's commitment to transparency and its mission to promote safety and education. Members are reminded to consider whether their participation aligns with MESO-Rx’s mission of promoting education and reducing risks associated with anabolic steroid use.

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A Call to New Members​

If you’re a New Member considering writing a source review, ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you primarily interested in harm reduction for the bodybuilding community, or are you more focused on promoting a source in exchange for compensation?
• Is your goal to help keep the community safe, or to secure cheaper or free gear for yourself?

Your answers to these questions will determine whether the MESO-Rx Forum is the right place for you. The community deserves honest contributions that prioritize safety and transparency over personal or commercial interests.

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Conclusion​

MESO-Rx’s full disclosure policy for compensated source reviews is a vital part of its commitment to harm reduction and trust. By requiring transparency and discouraging self-serving behavior, the forum ensures that its members can rely on accurate, unbiased information to make informed decisions. This approach fosters a safe and supportive community for all users.

 

[MESO-Rx Administrator]

In brief:

MESO-Rx requires full disclosure when Members receive compensation for source reviews to maintain transparency and trust. Compensated reviews without disclosure mislead members, undermine harm reduction, and compromise safety. To discourage this, MESO-Rx limits New Member posting privileges, enforces mandatory disclosure, and encourages participation in non-review subforums. These policies ensure unbiased, community-focused contributions and uphold MESO-Rx’s mission of harm reduction and education.

 

[readalot]

Restricted Posting Privileges for New Members:New Members cannot post in the Steroid Underground subforum, which is the only subforum where source reviews are permitted. This restriction aligns with MESO-Rx’s broader forum policies on limiting Source participation to specific subforums, ensuring a controlled environment where transparency and harm reduction remain priorities. This policy ensures that new users engage with the broader community before contributing reviews.

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Post in thread 'Qingdao Sigma Chemical Co., Ltd (International, US, EU, Canada and Australia domestic'

Feb 15, 2025

Done. Tagged you

Thanks for posting in Stan's thread. Very nice data points. Appreciate you taking the time to collect them.

• readalot

Fyi. Brand new members (members with less than 20 posts) can freely post to UG without paying fee (according to their account of their experience).

 

[readalot]

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Post in thread 'Qingdao Sigma Chemical Co., Ltd (International, US, EU, Canada and Australia domestic'

Feb 15, 2025

Had the most comments. Seemed the least likely to piss someone off.

Appreciate your help. Thank you.

I see your sign up date was last month so maybe that plays into the algorithm as well.

• readalot

 

[caffeinatedlogic]

I would like to post a review in the upcoming days regarding a source. It is likely not going to be a positive review (pending what happens in the next 2-3 days), but it will be honest and will be backed by evidence. I intend to contribute more to other places on this forum in time, but for it being a new source here, others may appreciate knowing of my experience. I would appreciate the privilege of posting there.

If no, would it be appropriate to create a thread in General Discussion regarding a source?

 

[BigDadd7]

I would like to post a review in the upcoming days regarding a source. It is likely not going to be a positive review (pending what happens in the next 2-3 days), but it will be honest and will be backed by evidence. I intend to contribute more to other places on this forum in time, but for it being a new source here, others may appreciate knowing of my experience. I would appreciate the privilege of posting there.

If no, would it be appropriate to create a thread in General Discussion regarding a source?

No, that would not be appropriate. Post it in the underground, where it belongs.

 

[sunflower89]

So what's the problem if I share a Chinese manufacturer that I trust?

 

[JoePineapples]

I would like to post a review in the upcoming days regarding a source. It is likely not going to be a positive review (pending what happens in the next 2-3 days), but it will be honest and will be backed by evidence. I intend to contribute more to other places on this forum in time, but for it being a new source here, others may appreciate knowing of my experience. I would appreciate the privilege of posting there.

If no, would it be appropriate to create a thread in General Discussion regarding a source?

Similarly, I am having issues with a source and it seems the only way to discuss and address the issue directly with the source is in the steroid underground forum which seems to be the only place they are acutely aware of any criticism. They respond and engage with customers there, but currently I do not have sufficient privileges. I would like to be able to tell other potential buyers of my experience as the seller is currently holding a "summer sale" and is drawing lots of customers, but not shipping orders. May I too be allowed to post, please?

 

[Csantos7]

I’m having an issue with a very well known source that is mainly active in the ugr subforum also and I don’t have enough permission to write there also.

Made a lot of orders in the past and all went very smoothly, this last one I haven’t got a message back for over a week and probably didn’t ship also, no one is answering me, nor the brand neither the distributor.

I have no idea what else to do, next step is coming to the conclusion that I got ripped off.

 

[Spectator666]

I’m having an issue with a very well known source that is mainly active in the ugr subforum also and I don’t have enough permission to write there also.

Made a lot of orders in the past and all went very smoothly, this last one I haven’t got a message back for over a week and probably didn’t ship also, no one is answering me, nor the brand neither the distributor.

I have no idea what else to do, next step is coming to the conclusion that I got ripped off.

Maybe it is worth paying the $10 for instant access?

 

[Nandiee]

I’m in a similar situation. I ordered from a source here more than a week ago, but they still haven’t shipped the package. Meanwhile, in their own thread they’re claiming that shipping still only takes 24–48 hours. This is definitely not okay! It’s clear they’re lying to make their service look better. That’s not fair.

 

[MESO-Rx Administrator]

Similarly, I am having issues with a source and it seems the only way to discuss and address the issue directly with the source is in the steroid underground forum which seems to be the only place they are acutely aware of any criticism. They respond and engage with customers there, but currently I do not have sufficient privileges. I would like to be able to tell other potential buyers of my experience as the seller is currently holding a "summer sale" and is drawing lots of customers, but not shipping orders. May I too be allowed to post, please?

I’m having an issue with a very well known source that is mainly active in the ugr subforum also and I don’t have enough permission to write there also.

Made a lot of orders in the past and all went very smoothly, this last one I haven’t got a message back for over a week and probably didn’t ship also, no one is answering me, nor the brand neither the distributor.

I have no idea what else to do, next step is coming to the conclusion that I got ripped off.

I’m in a similar situation. I ordered from a source here more than a week ago, but they still haven’t shipped the package. Meanwhile, in their own thread they’re claiming that shipping still only takes 24–48 hours. This is definitely not okay! It’s clear they’re lying to make their service look better. That’s not fair.

At MESO-Rx, protecting members from bad actors is a top priority. We understand that new members may occasionally need to report serious problems with a source or raise complaints about vendor misconduct before they’ve earned full posting privileges in the Steroid Underground.

To support harm reduction, temporary access can be granted under the following conditions:

• Duration: A one-week upgrade will be provided.
• Purpose: This access is strictly for posting grievances, complaints, or warnings about a source so that other members are informed.
• Restrictions: Temporary access may not be used to promote sources, post positive reviews, or seek financial or product-based compensation from a source.
• After Expiration: Once the one-week period ends, accounts return to regular new member status unless full access is earned through participation or a paid upgrade.

If you believe you need this type of access, please contact us with details of the issue you wish to report.

While temporary access is available when needed, we also encourage members to consider supporting the community by upgrading to a Premium Member account. A Premium upgrade provides immediate full access—including posting in the Steroid Underground and sending Direct Messages—while also helping sustain the forum.

Learn more here: Account Upgrades

By following these rules and supporting the community, you help ensure that MESO-Rx remains transparent, safe, and focused on protecting members from source-related risks.

 

[Dav1D3XT]

how can I get the priviledges to write in the "steroid underground" subforum?

 

[Samwise777]

Good points. Transparency is key in this community. It's good to know the forum is actively taking steps to keep reviews honest and focused on harm reduction.

 

[Andrewjo]

how can I get the priviledges to write in the "steroid underground" subforum?

Read the above post, or even the rules you agreed to when you signed up