After reading the attacker's note, which I'm very thankful the author included, I'm inclined to agree with the negative perception of "crowdsourcing" in contest

After reading the attacker's note, which I'm very thankful the author included, I'm inclined to agree with the negative perception of "crowdsourcing" in contests as mentioned. There's merit in researching the effectiveness of groups, but, I mean, sort of harnessing a mass of people for individual ends can be altruistic or simply a mechanical turk like the examples, but it can also be used for mob-like tactics. What I'm saying is that it's simply such a wide platform that I agree it has the potential to solve most any problem thrown its way, provided the conduit leader provides the right incentives. As for those who might take issue with the style of the writing, hey it's just got some flourishes. A bit above and beyond the usual newspaper dryness. I can appreciate the effort to put together something with more than just a one sided, personally glorifying take. This felt a bit more in touch with balance on its own.