That’s the first benefit listed, but the second is:
It provided a recognized standard that both moderators and other users can point to and uphold, e.g. by pointing out instances where someone is failing to live up to one of the norms
Instead of having a fixed standard to point to, I think it’s better to naturally evolve norms and do that by people being explicit about their views when they vote.
That’s the first benefit listed, but the second is:
Instead of having a fixed standard to point to, I think it’s better to naturally evolve norms and do that by people being explicit about their views when they vote.