Jimmy Wales wrote:
But, I think that at least some people
really *ought* to have a simple check on their behavior, a way for
them to look at a number and say "Oh, I've been rude." I think some
people are simply lacking in the social skills to know about such
things for themselves.
I think the web-of-trust system could help check antisocial behavior
without resorting to numerical ratings. I would suggest implementing it
so that if User:Jimbo Wales adds User:Michael Snow to his list of people
he distrusts, the system automatically posts that fact on User
talk:Michael Snow. That would be a fairly clear message and should get
my attention, especially when it's followed up by others from those who
agree with Jimbo. The people that don't respond to that kind of
correction probably don't care, and will stay rude no matter what kind
of feedback system we use.
--Michael Snow