Thread is about to get derailed again.
Let's try to think of ways to improve trust system, and specifically DT system. I think adding more members to DT1 would help reduce abuse. E.g. then Vod would likely receive bunch of negative trust for lying in ratings, and for other untrustworthy behavior. Current(ly) DT members are largely afraid to do anything -- and I've heard this from several people who are either on DT or have been on DT. Also some non-DT users I've contacted are refraining to voice themselves in any way, largely because of the consequences that might happen in the form of trust system abuse. I've said this several times now, but it needs repeating.
Also we have this one example case of abuse, where Vod is abusing DT position against me.
Reminders:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4415201.msg39588914#msg39588914https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4415201.msg39447493#msg39447493To get a proper view of what's happening, read this thread completely and follow links to get to the sources. Also read the reputation thread linked in OP.
Also reminding you of this, as some people seem to skip over it: Vod asked me to change my rating, threatening to otherwise red-rate me. I refused. He rated me red. He also started claiming I'm a scammer and a liar, when I'm provably neither. His ratings to me are absolutely dishonest -- not just "poor". Why are some people still thinking his ratings have something to do with some >2yr old auction, that Vod earlier commented by saying "I decided what you did wasn't untrustworthy"?