Only text, no images and definitely no video. Links to other media allowed but telegraphed, either automatically or by cultural norm.
Metadata stripped from links, either automatically or by cultural norm.
Verified but private identity to cut down on trolling. Multiple usernames allowed per identity, but automatic ban evasion detection.
Accountable and transparent mods with a great deal of power and leeway.
Ranked threading, separate vote categories for high-low quality and agree-disagree.
Respectful and curious userbase.
No profit motive, no ads. This is something the Fed gets right.
Discussions are all opt-in, no defaults or “all” that drag unacclimated users into spaces with a focus. This is something that thefacebook does right.
Note that I didn’t say free or inexpensive anywhere, but I would suggest a subsidized option for low-income users. This is something that MetaFilter does right.
Only text, no images and definitely no video. Links to other media allowed but telegraphed, either automatically or by cultural norm.
Metadata stripped from links, either automatically or by cultural norm.
Verified but private identity to cut down on trolling. Multiple usernames allowed per identity, but automatic ban evasion detection.
Accountable and transparent mods with a great deal of power and leeway.
Ranked threading, separate vote categories for high-low quality and agree-disagree.
Respectful and curious userbase.
No profit motive, no ads. This is something the Fed gets right.
Discussions are all opt-in, no defaults or “all” that drag unacclimated users into spaces with a focus. This is something that thefacebook does right.
Note that I didn’t say free or inexpensive anywhere, but I would suggest a subsidized option for low-income users. This is something that MetaFilter does right.