1.9 Billings Score

-Those who cry "wolf" will have their megaphone taken away.

Philosophy

Consensus, not fervor, should guide discourse and decision making.

“I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace, but the wheel that squeaks the loudest, is the one that gets the grease” Josh Billings, American Humorist, 1818-1885

The Billings Score is meant to mitigate this ubiquitous phenomenon, and reduce instances of unnecessary arbitration.

A simple calculation, based on the outcomes of past Dilemmas, intended to act as a bulwark against the failures of good judgement that express themselves as groundless complaints, perverse agendas, and inflammatory or derogatory exposition.

The time and attention of our Member base is a valuable asset, not an entitlement; their effort involved in Arbitration should be revered, and asked of with reserve.

This is not a stage, you are not an entertainer, this is not your audience.

Examples

Dilbert flags every post he sees made by Feminists, Communists, or Seventh Day Adventists.

Delilah really thinks her nutritionist guild needs a breathatarian sub-guild.

Denise seems to be pursuing a vendetta against anything star-wars, or star-wars adjacent.

Form and Function