I don't think it was suggested anywhere that this was going to tie into because they like someones posts. It could be said that they could be adding a user in the same fashion right now, but with a larger margin for error. The idea behind this was to take away the possible human error of mistyping a username when trying to place them in your list (+/~). It could also promote Custom Trust Lists, by making it easier for users to use and experiment with.
It is still open to the same perceived misuse as the current system. Just a more user friendly option.
Edit: Went back and I had this in a bit better detail.
The idea behind this was originally spawned when I read a topic LoyceV created about adding the wrong user by mistake due to a typo or similar account name.
What I would like in theory would be a "button" to add or
exclude a member from your custom trust list. It would be on everyone's profile, so that to perform those actions you just have to find the proper profile and select it. Each button would come up with a little box with a small explanation of what each action does. The description could also have a link to appropriate information sources on trust,DT, or anything else deemed relevant to the overall system.
Would it be illogical if we have such button for everyone to just push/click it without even understanding what it’s purpose? Since they don’t know exactly what is it, they will just be founding on what the user is saying and just click that button
It very well could wind up being misused/abused this way. In reality though the current system can/does get used this way, it's just a little more difficult to do. The reality is though any users using it in that fashion will find themselves excluded by other DT members for having a flimsy/poor trust network.
Edit: Forgot to mention the above italicized exclude, came from LFC_Bitcoins post above.
