VOD does not appear to be a significant abuser when compared to some other members. He seems far less active than in previous years.
Maybe because somebody finally stood up to him and proved he’s a liar so nobody believes anything he says now?
Nope. I've never lied. I've never beaten my partner to the point they required an ambulance. I've never kept coins sent to me for someone else. I've never lied about about offering to sponsor BPIP. I've never lied about being audited. I've never stood by and did nothing when I believed children were being sexually abused. I've never stolen Bitcoin Cash from the community before.
What have I done? Stood up to you and endured your lies for a year now. If you want to continue this, I will start a forum on another domain and we can discuss it there, so your actions can be known to the entire bitcoin community. You are too protected here, and everyone is sick of this bullshit.
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You lie constantly Vod, while accusing others of lying. You suffer from an obsessive compulsive disorder regardless of you willing to admit it or not. Since you can't control your compulsions to lash out at people using the trust system as your personal toy, you should have no power within it. The only person you have to blame for this situation is yourself. None of this had to happen, but you chose to constantly escalate at every turn because you can't help yourself. These are not the traits of some one who should be in any position of authority.
This is all very true. However, the trust system should have been designed such that people that have those traits or develop such traits once they feel they are safe to display are unable to exercise or execute those traits.
All of VOD's abuse and lies would have no power or influence with level 2 and 3 flags currently. If the type 1 flag was for direct financial risk only, requiring strong objective evidence to be presented. Then lies, personal vendettas and who would be irrelevant.
The issue with removing VOD, or any member, is that another members 'VOD' will be along shortly.
I have reviewed VOD's recent behaviors, and they do not seem to sync with the VOD from the early days of this forum?
The bottom line is clearly that in an internet forum, especially one that is monetizing posting is that serious personal disputes will arise. Once there is enmity between members and they are able to use the trust system as a weapon to strike out, then many will do so.
The design must be such that it is impossible to use the trust system in any other way other than to warn members of financial risk posed by others with objective examples.
I can sympathize with people that are being abused by specific individuals, but requesting their abusers removal is simply being short sighted if you are hoping to see the entire forum benefit long term.
Theymos appears to have recognized a serious problem with red tags and attempted to bring in an objective system. He needs to finish the job. Cut out the tagging system.
You have a very strong case for VOD's current removal. However VOD or the VOD of old was a capable and useful member ( I have noted him helping members in the past). VOD could be an asset were he prevented using the trust system for personal retribution.
His recent actions specifically toward OGnasty appear particularly extreme. This is not the behavior I would have expected from VOD. This is sad to see. I hope that he can redeem himself in the future.