I have recently proposed some ideas regarding a concept I call Ax 'Verfied' users.
It was brought up in this topic, but that thread got messy. I`m starting this new thread with an overview of the issues.
Please contribute your opinions


Here are the issues layed out...

Anonymous Forum

Pro`s

1. Allows virtually open discussion
   
2. More registrations means more people to interact with
   
3. Easy to implement, in the beginning
   
4. It is the more common forum standard on the internet
   
5. Provides promoters, fighters, trainers with an avenue to voice their opinions with no backlash
   
6. (from Jones) 'Having an anonymous forum could stop KB becoming like pro boxing with dangerous mismatches and all sorts of other scams.'
   
7. Allows a poster to have the focus placed upon the content of their post rather than who they are.
   

Con`s

1. Difficult to moderate - requires more moderator muscle
   
2. Little to no responsibility placed upon the Axer posting their messages
   
3. Allows more capabilities for stirrers
   
4. Higher number of registered Axers means more people to moderate
   
5. Some Axers can get away with multiple Ax names
   

Resources Required

1. Complex moderation tools for tracking internet identity to make sure people stay banned
   
2. Existing moderation tools are not adequate and need to be upraded
   
3. More moderators are required to cover all of the daily moderation issues
   

Verified Identity Forum

Pro`s

1. Entices more KB stars to participate in the forum
   
2. It places more responsibility upon the Axer posting their messages
   
3. Much easier moderation
   
   
   
   1. Fewer registered participants
      
   2. FAR Fewer 'stirring' posts
      
   
   
4. Allows existing laws to help moderate by providing a consequence for damaging remarks
   
5. Would bring focus to the blacklisting issue that runs rampant in KB
   
6. Over time, the numbers will grow and the quality of the posters will have improved
   
7. Hopefully, would promote more honesty within the community
   
8. There could be a sponsorship option to circumvent the costs and time of verification in some instances
   
9. If you`re currently a nobody who lives in Antarctica, then you`ll continue to be a nobody that lives in Antarctica
   

Con`s

1. Limits open discussion by most participants
   
2. May cause some Axers to focus more on the person rather than the content of their post
   
3. Posts by an Axer could result in litigation (being taken to court)
   
   
   
   1. Libel (what people mistakenly refer to as slander)
      
   2. Identity Fraud
      
   
   
4. Fewer posters means less people to interact with
   
5. Removes Axer`s privacy with their identity
   
6. Allows potential for real attacks upon Ax participants (stalkers, etc)
   
   
   
   1. Though, this is not different than everyday life.
      
   
   

Resources Required

1. Difficult initial programming changes
   
2. Verification processes cost money
   
3. Volunteer Axers who might help with the verication process
   
4. Would need to research verification options in different countries
   

That is what I have so far. This is an important topic, so I`d appreciate lots of input about this.
This might (and might not) result in the biggest change in Ax`s history. This is what many of you have
complained about plenty of times in the past (anonymous posters).