Reward good actors with more freedom instead of blanket restrictions.
Community Trust Network
Implement an account reputation system that unlocks communication tools through positive history and verified connections.
Challenge
AI age gates silence long-standing players, developers, and mentors simply because their estimated age falls below an arbitrary line.
Immediate impact
- Keeps experienced creators reachable for mentoring younger builders.
- Discourages bad behavior by tying privileges to account health.
- Reduces reliance on face or ID scans that raise privacy concerns.
Implementation roadmap
Milestone
Reputation Signals
Use signals such as account age, moderation record, verified devices, and participation in community events to calculate a trust level.
Milestone
Privilege Unlocks
Map trust levels to different communication features (text chat, voice chat, group DMs) so players earn access rather than being locked out by age.
Milestone
Appeal + Review Loop
Provide a speedy and transparent appeal system, always ending with human review for players incorrectly flagged, ensuring AI never has the final word.
Expected outcomes
- Fewer support appeals as verified creators retain communication access.
- Players understand how trust levels unlock features, encouraging accountability.
Resources needed
- Existing moderation data for initial trust scoring.
- Trust dashboard for users to view their trust level, appeal history, and account standing.