For example, do you need a degree in philosophy to be a moderator of the philosophy community?
If so, how do we test for that?
If not, why do we treat them as authority?
For example, do you need a degree in philosophy to be a moderator of the philosophy community?
If so, how do we test for that?
If not, why do we treat them as authority?
Hmm, a rather shabby system.
Yes. But it’s the best we have that also makes sense. Internet has worked this way since the beginning of time, and it wasn’t a problem before the amount of entitled numpties reached critical mass.
Best? Really? What do you suppose we’re optimizing for here?
Ya, it was better when it wasn’t so popular.