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> The thing I've wanted is a way to post a per-message "non-nuisance bond" on incoming communications. > > Basically, a recipient can define multiple channels
by jimrandomh 14y ago
> The thing I've wanted is a way to post a per-message "non-nuisance bond" on incoming communications.
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> Basically, a recipient can define multiple channels (mailboxes, call, physical mail, fax) to contact, and set a price for unsolicited communications on each. Maybe I'd say $1000 to take an unsolicited phonecall at night, and $1 for an unsolicited email during the day.
A good idea, but people will detect the perverse incentives and respond negatively. Give the bond to a (GiveWell recommended) charity instead, and it's perfect.
- rdl 14y agoI don't see what the perverse incentives are here (you are paying to interrupt someone), but setting a way to donate 0-100% to charity transparently would be a great extension. If it's an iterated game, there don't seem to be bad incentives. If it's one-off, sure, but very little gets accomplished in a single message and reply.