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Your proposition is indeed interesting, but let's not forget about the herd mentality. If a more technical savvy user will vouch for a certificate, tens of less
by ciupicri 16y ago
Your proposition is indeed interesting, but let's not forget about the herd mentality. If a more technical savvy user will vouch for a certificate, tens of less technical users might follow and then you'll have the wrong impression about that certificate.
- T_S_ 16y agoYou mean like Madoff?
- ra 16y agoSure, but if that vouch turns out to be false, then less people will trust that person as a trust factor next time. It becomes a self organising system. Highly trusted individuals / companies might even start selling subscriptions to their trust recommendations. The big difference is that you gain the right to freedom of choice, as opposed to being beholden to a root CA appointed by other people.