I don't think it is wrong to distrust those that distrust you if you know that you are trustworthy.
It is up to others to decide if a person is trustworthy. @LoyceV would be the first to tell you there are far too many users using the trust feedback and default trust (and now Flags as well) for vendettas.
Clearly their judgement is impaired and they no longer are suitable for default trust.
Agreed. They should never have been on DT
You want those that demonstrate a good judge of character ?
Each person should make up their own mind, not go along with their gang members.
I don't believe that this is gaming the system.
Your four sentences contradict each-other.