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