If it’s persuasive that’s a further argument against doing it, because you’re biasing what people believe. At least if it was unpersuasive you wouldn’t be doing any harm.
Regarding the persuasiveness, it depends on what you’re optimizing for. Many people—including on the EA Forum—optimize for less effort and winning, as opposed to truth. This is a problem, as you rightly point out. I support your effort, and am suggesting a further specific incentive of people making a commitment to upvote posts that present both sides.
Regarding the persuasiveness, it depends on what you’re optimizing for. Many people—including on the EA Forum—optimize for less effort and winning, as opposed to truth. This is a problem, as you rightly point out. I support your effort, and am suggesting a further specific incentive of people making a commitment to upvote posts that present both sides.