[Wikipedia-l] Re: Trust metrics

Thu Feb 19 06:07:18 UTC 2004

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