Steemit flag Accountability System Idea

in #steemit8 years ago (edited)

So the idea behind this is to add accountability and debate over flags.

Currently its set up that even if you don't like someone you can mass flag their posts. There should be in my opinion a system set in place that if someone downvotes they give a reason an it posts it as a comment. Thats why i believe reason should be given for flags an those reason be posted as comments an if the community agrees they can upvote that user, but if its a total bs reason they can downvote the comment.

Pro's of this system:
  • Flag accountability
  • Being able to track mass flagger's such as bots and so on
  • Adding a level of debate to the current platform increasing the level of discussion on posts.

Yes i know you can just do that with out flagging via reply.

  • Users knowing what they did wrong in the post, such as forgetting to source content so they can improve on their content.

Not everyone go's on steemit.chat, so almost all users won't know what they did wrong if there isn't a comment.

Cons of this system:
  • It could make it harder to nuke bots having to give a reason every time you down vote, then someone notices you keep putting the same comment while trying to destroy harmful/annoying bots then flags you.
  • Personal vendettas to mess up someones earnings can't be fulfilled with out a proper reason.

I would really like to know the communities opinion of this system or any other system they think might work.
So please feel free to leave a comment below so we can start a constructive debate.

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I proposed something similar: Steemit Proposal for Developer and Community Evaluation https://steemit.com/steemit/@mrosenquist/steemit-proposal-for-developer-and-community-evaluation

Downvotes should provide some clarity for the author.

Seems like a decent idea has it gained any traction?

Not that I know of. But we all must keep trying to make the platform better, right?

Yeah its the only way we can better the user experience, and hopefully prevent at least a little abuse.

I really love the comment idea :) It sounds like a way to stop bullying, as others would be watching. Also great for people to know what they did wrong, so they can learn and improve if they legitimately did something bad.

I really like this idea better than the current flagging situation. I am new and I had an issue with that today in which I posted about it and it made me reconsider being a member. Nonetheless, something should be done. Good post

Thanks, an sorry to hear that if you get flagged and you're on steemit.chat you can appeal flags or try an contact the flagger, but you can appeal flags here https://steemit.chat/channel/steemitabuse-appeals . Yes its a hassle but its currently the only way. This is why i proposed the comment on flagging system its a bit of a hassle when most users don't use the chat at all.

Yes I agree. Some accountability would be helpful. People with integrity will always leave a comment after flagging to explain the reason anyway.

Yep we could only hope something will be put in place.

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Thanks for the support, and sure i will take a look at the post.

Well I just got my first flag on Steemit and I have no idea why (https://steemit.com/security/@cryptohazard/regain-your-privacy-an-everyday-style-of-life). So I try to reach out to the "flagger". I am waiting to see but this leave me with a bad after-taste.

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