> The way you decide whether to trust someone or something is whether someone you already trust trust them. You can also trust someone with something small and

> The way you decide whether to trust someone or something is whether someone you already trust trust them. You can also trust someone with something small and then increase the level of trust as they prove reliable. Note that this also works for reestablishing a healthy relationship after someone screws someone else over. The "trust by proxy" model doesn't allow a resolution to "I don't trust them and I already know them" problem. This is the problem that warring countries have. And it's the problem overly antagonistic political factions have.