On 3/12/07, Erik Moeller erik@wikimedia.org wrote:
Indeed, we should caution against a positive/negative system with visible metrics. What I propose is structured, positive-only social commentary that is not transaction-driven but relationship-driven and is not evaluated numerically.
What problem are we trying to solve exactly?
Problem: Magazine interviews Wikipedia editor and believes his falsely claimed credentials. Solution: Caution media to check any credentials claimed by Wikipedia editors.
The NewYorker was silly to publish a claim that their primary source was a "Theology professor" when he didn't even state what university he lectured at.
Steve