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Re:Gitlab: don't discuss politics at work by wmf on Wednesday October 16, 2019 @06:17PM (#21276583)
Simple "neutral" algorithms are generally easy to game. If you choose an algorithm that you already know will be gamed for harassment or whatever then you're essentially choosing that outcome.
Re:Gitlab: don't discuss politics at work by ahnick on Wednesday October 16, 2019 @06:46PM (#21276838)
The labeling algorithm is just a relatively naive example. More complex "neutral" algorithms can be designed. Mitigations for abuse that are "neutral" themselves may be added before/after initial implementation. (e.g To extend the labeling example, a moderation system could be added that allows users to flag inappropriate labels.) Also, I don't think it is always possible to foresee in what ways a system/algorithm might be abused; therefore, it might be necessary to address said abuse once it reveals itself.