Replying to latest post here:
"The reason to do this is even if you have moderators, they are human, with bias and eventually they too will abuse their position."
I totally agree and not suggesting moderators. However just to say that if these were voted in and could be voted out, then it appears to be exactly the same argument as for witnesses.
"Moderators ultimately do not seem to be the answer either. You end up with places they are moderating becoming their subjective kingdoms."
Agreed.
"People should never be getting downvoted/flagged for opinion. We don't need that. Yet how do we insure that is the case?"
I would say the only way to ensure this is to remove both flagging and downvoting, then deal with the 1 remaining problem of upvoting, rather than 3 problems. Perhaps we are looking at the problem arse upwards?
This 1 remaining problem could then be addressed by the court system/delayed payment idea I mooted perhaps.