Wow, I expect this kind of naivete from normal people, but not from LWers. This is exactly the sort of bias-influenced human behavior that LW should be teaching you to understand. It’s more Hansonian than Yudkowskian, but still.
Politics is not about policy. Donors are signaling affiliation.
Probably true, but that isn’t how donors see themselves. The idea here is to let them achieve the goals they proclaim, while still signaling their affiliation.
The idea here is to let them achieve the goals they proclaim, while still signaling their affiliation.
It would seem to be aimed at those with multiple signals they wish to send. (Political affiliation, charitable contribution, a general attitude along the lines of efficiency). It seems most likely to appeal to those who would otherwise be directly donating to charities but want a bit extra out of their contribution.
What if you give every donor a profile page that shows what causes you’ve defunded? What if you linked your facebook to a chart showing how much you’ve kept away from pro-life/pro-choice lobbyists?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but this seems like an opportunity to signal tons of group affiliation, intelligence, and compassion.
Vote. Up.
If any other LWers want to start this website, I’ll pull my weight with the marketing.
Wow, I expect this kind of naivete from normal people, but not from LWers. This is exactly the sort of bias-influenced human behavior that LW should be teaching you to understand. It’s more Hansonian than Yudkowskian, but still.
Politics is not about policy. Donors are signaling affiliation. No one will use this service.
Vote. Down.
So you predict also that no one used Nader Trader?
What is your detailed theory of politics that distinguishes them?
Probably true, but that isn’t how donors see themselves. The idea here is to let them achieve the goals they proclaim, while still signaling their affiliation.
It would seem to be aimed at those with multiple signals they wish to send. (Political affiliation, charitable contribution, a general attitude along the lines of efficiency). It seems most likely to appeal to those who would otherwise be directly donating to charities but want a bit extra out of their contribution.
Your conclusion doesn’t follow from the premises (which are well understood by those involved).
What if you give every donor a profile page that shows what causes you’ve defunded? What if you linked your facebook to a chart showing how much you’ve kept away from pro-life/pro-choice lobbyists?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but this seems like an opportunity to signal tons of group affiliation, intelligence, and compassion.
I’d help with documentation/user support.
… yes, I happen to actually like the two most hated programming-related tasks. What of it?