ViewCred Slashing
ViewCred slashing is the consequence mechanism that gives ViewFT’s credibility system teeth. If you create or distribute content found to be misleading, your ViewCred Score is reduced.What Triggers Slashing
- Publishing verifiably false information — factual claims that are demonstrably incorrect
- Distributing known misinformation — sharing content that has already been flagged and confirmed as misleading
- Repeated low-quality content — consistent pattern of sensationalized or misleading headlines
- Coordinated manipulation — participating in organized efforts to game the system
Slashing Severity
The penalty is proportional to your ViewCred level — betraying trust at a higher level carries a steeper penalty.| ViewCred Tier | Slashing Penalty | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| New (0-199) | -20 ViewCred | Learning period, lighter penalty |
| Contributor (200-399) | -40 ViewCred | Should know better |
| Trusted Voice (400-599) | -80 ViewCred | Significant trust violation |
| Authority (600-799) | -120 ViewCred | Major credibility breach |
| Oracle (800-1000) | -200 ViewCred | Highest responsibility, highest consequence |
The Verification Process
Slashing only occurs after content passes through the Three-Layer Verification System:- AI Fact-Check (30% weight) — Automated analysis against trusted sources
- The Senate (30% weight) — Elected editorial board reviews disputed content
- Community Vote (40% weight) — ViewCred-weighted community decision