[kankroc]

While I agree with the sentiment, I also have to point out that some journalists covering tech seem to have little knowledge of the topic.

I'd see this as a useful tool for smaller local newspapers.

[dragonwriter]

> While I agree with the sentiment, I also have to point out that some journalists covering tech seem to have little knowledge of the topic.

That's true of most topics; having the lay public vote on credibility ratingd does nothing to address this, though (and probably makes it worse on issues where the truth clashes with the popular misconception.)