Re:Ask HN: Guard against users who misuse flag/report on posts
by defrost on Saturday October 14, 2023 @06:24AM
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There are already barriers to flagging, many threads get flagged by people who have passsed those barriers and are deemed entitled to flag.
A number of flagged posts are vouched for, leading to posts being unflagged - such as the linked post which is no longer flagged.
You appear to be arguing that the ocean should be wetter.
Re:Ask HN: Guard against users who misuse flag/report on posts
by hjoldic on Saturday October 14, 2023 @06:42AM
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I have provided a link that was flagged, but it's not flagged anymore. So, it was both deemed to be a valid submission and for the most part it was invisible to users - ergo, the damage was done.
What you are describing obviously doesn't work.
If it was organic and from regular users, I would agree with you. However, I don't think it is, considering how targeted the flagging is.
If you don't agree with me, then at least consider the possibility. Wouldn't you want to make it harder for people to do that?