"I'll say "scheme" instead of "scam" because..."

Even more importantly, it's not a scam if it delivers what is promised. It can be a bad price but that doesn't make it a scam. I'm always careful to call Genesis Mining an "almost scam".

"Jerry doesn't come across as the most stable fellow to me, but that's why I'm looking forward to meeting him in person to better understand where he's coming from."

I would be interested to hear your thoughts afterward. I know my perception changed.

"I sure know which I'd prefer if the situation were reversed, and I was the one screwing up."

A good point that I used to think was trite.