[bobzibub]

How about a system where accusations are entered and kept encrypted until enough actual people enter similar ones and the info is released (maybe to a Wikileaks type organization for verification) automatically? The subject could be notified if they get n complaints. The accusations would have to be enough that there would be an excellent chance of conviction. I think it is an issue for all people in power, not simply media types. Because of the power of the subjects there would have to be some way to avoid the courts shutting it down too though. Perhaps an Ether smart contract? It would never catch all the bad people in the world but could at least put some checks on or even stop the powerful serial offender. I know this is a bit "Pollyanna-Technical" "solution" to a human problem but it is the best I can think of given the adversarial court system, inequities of money, and all that. Also, I don't think one should limit it to particular crimes. On my phone: apologies for such a disorganized post.

[jackvalentine]

Excellent starting point. You suggested some ways of dealing with the multitude of problems that intersect here:

- False accusations - Accuser/accusee power imbalances - Interfering courts - Lengthy formal court processes

One thing I'm not sure about in your idea is how you'd deal with brigading to force the magic number to be met.

[bobzibub]

The Wikileaks style organization would have to vet the results and deem them as legit before any release. And then release to relevant authorities.