http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_attack


On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 5:36 PM, jaume <jaume@???> wrote:

>
> > To provide measurable data is one thing, to derive from that data
> > qualitative statements is problematic.
> > As example see the bitcointalk "reputation" categories like "Hero
> Member",
> > etc...
> > It does not mean really much that one is categorized as "Hero Membe". It
> > only means he has posted a lot. So better to display only that naked data
> > and not derive any unprovable statements.
>
> Even though there is a history of "hero members" that were scammers, being
> a hero member provides some kind of "proof of work". As the posts are
> public, it is possible to evaluate the quality of such posts. A member
> that has posted a large number of high quality posts over the years
> deserves some "reputation" as it has contributed to the community. As this
> reputation has a "value", the user has some incentive to preserve that
> reputation by being legit. I have the feeling that the number of scammers
> is higher in the ranks of "junior members" than it is in the ranks of
> "hero members".
>
> My belief is that we are moving towards a "reputation economy" in which
> what is important is what we contribute to the community and not what we
> have.
>
> Peace :)
> Jaum
>
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