Trust & Reputation

iKarma is a trust & reputation site. My first impressions include:

• The front page doesn't show me how it works


• It's not even trying to be web 2.0, it's web 1.0 in its feel


• Nowhere near enough in place to try to maintain accuracy. If I were to launch a hate campaign against a business, or promote myself falsely, there's little to stop me.


• Where's the FOAF?


• What possible use is it for me unless it's got web services / FOAF?


• How does it tie in to existing trust systems (Ebay seller ratings, for instance)?

Opinity.com appears to be a much better offering - validation, communities, and more.

• Where's the FOAF / web services?