Hmmm. It seems like a try at auto-policing, and we've all seen what happens when you give that power to a large enough group with some systems like the downvote; It doesn't go as planned. The potential for abuse, even when regimented, is insanely high. You said it would limit brigaging, but I doubt it. It'd limit the number of victims per day, maybe, but would not have any noticeable effect on the trend.
I'm with /u/Boudicca on that one. The guidelines are there for a reason, namely have a great community, and not abiding by them should not be a matter that gets taken lightly, or even something that could be gamed.
Yep, the greatest risk to a system like that is if there is a herd mentality. With a more diverse community, though, I think it would work very well.
The important function of the system should not be to discourage bad behavior, it should be to encourage good behavior. Being helpful and kind should make you a more visible member of the community, while being mean and toxic should make you more invisible, in my opinion.
Hmmm. It seems like a try at auto-policing, and we've all seen what happens when you give that power to a large enough group with some systems like the downvote; It doesn't go as planned. The potential for abuse, even when regimented, is insanely high. You said it would limit brigaging, but I doubt it. It'd limit the number of victims per day, maybe, but would not have any noticeable effect on the trend.
I'm with /u/Boudicca on that one. The guidelines are there for a reason, namely have a great community, and not abiding by them should not be a matter that gets taken lightly, or even something that could be gamed.
Yep, the greatest risk to a system like that is if there is a herd mentality. With a more diverse community, though, I think it would work very well.
The important function of the system should not be to discourage bad behavior, it should be to encourage good behavior. Being helpful and kind should make you a more visible member of the community, while being mean and toxic should make you more invisible, in my opinion.