RE: HF21 + Anti-Retaliatory Downvoting System (Proposal) = A Functional STEEM/Steemit
I have read your proposal and, by and large, concur. As I do with the contributions of our esteemed fellow PHC members, @nickyhavey and @blockurator.
I shall not comment on the other long thread. That should be comment enough...
Because of my absence, and having gone from posting virtually daily, to once a week - if I'm lucky - anything that I'd consider of substance, I'm not really able to comment on the "new" steem. That said, I posted a bit of what I consider "fluff", using SteemPeak, on Friday. Its performance has, like Allen's experience, exceeded expectations. Also, because of my absence, my "curation" (still a term I'm not totally comfortable with), has also been minimal.
On the downvoting -
My approach is an all or nothing one. Either abolish it, or have qualified downvotes and a tribunal. I like the notion of a randomised and rotated jury of one's peers (we don't have a jury system in South Africa), and I like the suggestion of anonymity those on jury duty - from both the broader Steem community and each other. That brings me to my final point: I agree with Allen that the jury should be a larger number, and I would also go with an odd number so in the event that there is a potential impasse, there is a 50% + 1 option. Allen suggests that there should be a two thirds majority, but not what mechanisms could be employed should such a situation arise.
That's a good point, Fiona. I think it deserves more thought. There is a blockchain-based mediation platform that looks interesting. It's called Kleros. They incentivize adjudication on disputes similar to this. I've considered joining, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I do think it's an interesting idea, however.
Very interesting.
Why not? I have no doubt you'd be an asset.
Here's a thought: what about a post on it?
Good idea. I interviewed its founder awhile back. He's an interesting guy. South American. They are just ramping up, and I wasn't sure how much time I could devote to being a juror. I'm still thinking on it. A post does sound promising, however.
Great. Look forward to it. The process could help your thought process ;)