Here's what I posted in the private forum about that:
If the other TalkBoard members would prefer to go directly to the trial by fire, I would support that. I just think working out any glaring problems in Trip Reports first is a safer way to proceed. But you are absolutely correct that we need the trial by fire at some point.
I understand that some people are certain the feature will have no value. What I have trouble understanding is some people also are so sure of their assessment that they oppose a trial to gather more information, information which could surprise all of us.
I'm pretty sure I'm being lumped in here, and now I see why. Upthread, I said that I opposed this in any form. What I meant was that I oppose the reader feedback mechanism in any form. If folks want to implement some kind of "trial" (assuming that it is not cumbersome), I would not object.
While I don't think FT needs any kind of "reader feedback" mechanism, if that's what the overwhelming majority of FTers want, I would not oppose simply because of my own thoughts on the matter.