I get that the PIF area has turned into a dead zone. A better question might be as to why that has happened. I know for me personally, I quit looking and using it because a) it was the same type of stuff over and over again b) I kept seeing that to follow the format of the site was too hard to follow for many folks and c) like Gresh mentioned, it was really just a barter market. Not in the spirit of pay it forward in my humble opinion.
As far as this new concept, the thought of self moderation makes me shudder. Why do we have moderators on a forum to begin with. The obvious answer is, well, obvious. If we can't self moderate on large issues we're gonna be useless on small issues and topics. There will be those who might, and I'll include myself here in the spirit of transparency, feel the urge to be the karma cops and scream at every infraction, real or perceived. It all just devolves into a mob hanging rather the group hangs we enjoy.
Suggestions: Let the PIF die if it is indeed a dead zone. Don't go down this road either. If someone wants to give something away, just keep it simple and let 'em. Let the giver set the parameters. First claim, name in pot, whatever. The point is, those of us who enjoy giving are gonna give. There will be takers in a negative vein but givers give because they like it. Not to build karma, or good vibes, or eternal brownie points. If ever there was a spot for the KISS method, this would be it.
I too am impressed and grateful for requested feedback, and I appreciate the ridiculous balancing act moderators have to negotiate. You may not get it right all the time but your there on the line taking the shots. Gotta respect that.
I'll be interested to see where this goes. Warming up the popcorn for the donnybrook to ensue.
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