Its Meta (the original thread, anyway) because it pertains to what should or shouldn't be acceptable criteria for adding/excluding someone to/from a trust list.
The original thread was okay in the meta but this one, it's all about TECSHARE so, my understanding is that it's a reputation issue.
Yes, of course rules only apply to those you oppose, even though this is literally about the same topic.
Same topic but more concentration to the reputation of an account.
PS: Please do not get me wrong. I am just trying to fit my understanding that I have learnt from all those years in this forum. I am off by the way.