If a user is a scammer(proven or unproven) and got -karma, can they just send ALTS and lose the neg karma? Are scammers able to buy themselves outta the sin bin is the question? If so, will this policy change? I know it's a friendly forum, but I feel like we should consider protecting members a little.
A scammer will get scammer badge if he/she is proven. If he/she is unproven, he is certainly free from any sanction. He won't get negative karma, nor getting a scammer badge.
To appeal negative karma with points or ALTS, I think it should get an agreement from admin or judges. If admin and judges don't agree with the appeal, scammers can't appeal the negative karmas and scammer badges. In this matter, it won't be easy for scammers to remove their sins with ALTS or points.
i might implement a trust meter also, this way it would be a bit more in harmony with btt
We have karma system, I don't think we need to have trust meter. If we apply karma meter, we may apply merit system too someday.
If this happens, what is the difference between altcoinstalks and bitcointalk? I think I agree with @hugeblack, he said altcoinstalks shouldn't be like bitcointalk. We have our own system and our own characteristic. As long as we have no serious problem with karma system, we don't need to apply another system like trust or merit.
The most important thing in my opinion now:
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- Don't try to change the forum to be like Bitcointalk.
- Respect the former members and their system here. Frankly, I have not yet understood all aspects of the forum, but it seems to me that the decision-making mechanism is more dynamic.
- Enjoy posting, avoid violating the rules as things will improve over time.