On 12/4/05, joshua schachter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > kuro5hin has something like this, I believe. i wonder if there are > any writeups on the efficacy of this system?
Here's what the FAQ for kuro5hin says: http://www.kuro5hin.org/?op=special;page=comments#mojo I think the idea for being responsible for what other users do might be a bit different, and might serve as a greater motivator to keep a close eye on other people. What I suggested is also a bit like artificial game markets, but where you bet on people. Amir > > joshua > > On Dec 3, 2005, at 9:32 PM, Amir Michail wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I think that perhaps there's a way to increase the number of > > del.icio.us users and reduce spam at the same time. > > > > The idea is to use an invitation or endorsement system with > > consequences. > > > > Given a competitive environment for del.icio.us users (e.g., > > CollaborativeRank), we could allow users to further increase their > > scores/influence by inviting/endorsing people who they believe will > > contribute in a positive way. > > > > If those invited/endorsed people do in fact contribute in a positive > > way (as measured by the competitive environment), then those who > > invited them are rewarded with greater score/influence. > > > > If those invited/endorsed people contribute in a negative way, then > > those who invited them are penalized. At this point, the "inviters" > > can cut their losses by flagging these people as unhelpful. > > > > Note that I am not necessarily suggesting an invitation only scheme. > > You could endorse existing del.icio.us users for example if you > > believe they will raise your score/influence. > > > > It would be interesting to see how people might try to game this > > system. Would creating multiple accounts help for example? > > > > Amir > > _______________________________________________ > > discuss mailing list > > discuss@del.icio.us > > http://lists.del.icio.us/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > > -- > joshua schachter > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@del.icio.us http://lists.del.icio.us/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss
