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sadly, a nice idea that is painfully naive with how computers are used in reality. One need only remember how easy it was to take over IRC channels with a few
by dijit 7mo ago
sadly, a nice idea that is painfully naive with how computers are used in reality.
One need only remember how easy it was to take over IRC channels with a few hundred bots to see the endgame of this rationale… it cannot be patched out, it’s inherent to the internet.
That which would make a vote valid; can (and will) be gamed.
- leptons 7mo agoIt could work depending on how it is set up. Maybe only accounts with n-number of years get 1 single vote, and maybe don't let any random 2-day old account get a vote.
- pixl97 7mo agoSo now accounts are worth even more money or reason to steal.
- rafaeltorres 7mo agoor sell
- 9rx 7mo ago> it’s inherent to the internet. Who said the election needs to take place on the internet? A paper ballot-style election, while not perfect either, works well enough in practice.
- guerrilla 7mo agoObviously you'd have to acquire a reputation of menbership to be eligible to vote. See StackOverflow.