The blog you’ll find by clicking on this link describes three levels of trust: deterrence, knowledge, and identity.

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The piece makes for interesting reading on its own, but it’s particularly relevant to EnCiv’s mission of creating a comprehensive civic platform. Constructive online interactions depend on trust.
What level(s) of trust can we expect on a civic platform? And how can we best promote them?
We welcome your help in answering those questions.