Alright, I've done some more thinking about this today. How about something along the lines of: implementing a reputation/karma system (which, IMO, wouldn't need to be displayed publicly on profiles, but that's not too relevant.) The higher a user's reputation/karma, the more their upvotes count for in comments (and in posts? IDK). I feel like this is a half-baked idea, but is a potential solution for combating the lowest-common-denominator content from rising. The 'Old Guard' so-to-speak would have more sway in their sharing/voting.
Sounds like a "power user" mechanic.The higher a user's reputation/karma, the more their upvotes count for in comments (and in posts? IDK).
FYI, we implemented what we are calling "Hush", any feedback is most appreciated. Also, on a completely unrelated note, you and I have talked before about how much we loved the show the West Wing. I recently started watching The Newsroom and while I'm only two episodes in, it does have some of the familiar pacing that the West Wing had. -Sorkin's famous walking fast dialog thing. I'm still not sure if I'll like the show or not but so far it's decent. Have you seen it?
Yes, I've watched the first season, it's great. I was hooked from the very first episode where he gives his "America is NOT the greatest country" speech. Very preachy Sorkin stuff, loved it. The love triangle stuff on the show is a little departure from normal West Wing stuff, but it's tolerable. It's a good show, only seen the first season when we had a free HBO preview weekend here. It's pretty good, no West Wing though, but fills that same preachy intelligent ranting niche. :)