THAT is a completely different subject. I doubt that the people still active there would call it a failure, even though I would agree with that classification. I do not agree it was because of verification. I believe it was because the people involved let personal relationships override their sense of morality. One either has rules, or does not - "rules for only some" will always lead to anarchy.

Verification brings honesty and trust. Rules bring order and equality. Enforcing them in a large community is essential for the health of all it's members. Here on FT, allowing the "election" or appointment of known rule breakers and/or people who'd rather just close their eyes, go get another drink and tell a joke than do anything about the problem and/or people who do not believe in rules in the first place doomed the Talkboard from the start. You have the results of that failure here for all to see.



[This message has been edited by NJDavid (edited 02-20-2002).]