A word of advice from others - since the servers communicate, you don't necessarily have to sign up on one of the busier ones. For instance, I chose one that seems more to align with my interests, but if you search (for instance) for hashtag #TwitterMigration you will be able to see very helpful posts.
Also, this seems to be a much safer space, so I've adjusted my profile to include my real name.
Not sure about the best method of verification - haven't done anything with gpg/pgp keys in 20+ years, but perhaps they'll make a comeback? The cool thing about 'key parties' was that you got 'verified' by people you knew and who knew you, and that spread via the whole 'degrees of separation' thing.
I also understand 2FA is possible, so I guess I'll want to figure that out next.
@cajun_cheechako i have almost given up on pgp evangelism but am always happy to tutor people in it
signal has taken over a lot of my pgp comms
mixmaster/minion are liked but seem to be dwindling
@ptarnation anything that can provide some simple measure of verification/non-repudiation would be great. Doesn't have to be gpg
@cajun_cheechako hey, sorry for the delay, i’m on 24x3 work right now
agree that implementing a system-wide web of trust in a bot or coordinated action situation seems likely to not be effective, but a unique to user/not public “score,” sure
lists serve some of this purpose now & maybe i’ll divide my regular follows up into those
@cajun_cheechako i am not braining good this morning, i’ll revisit this when i’m back on regular time
@ptarnation maybe on a local/personal level this can be done?
e.g.
Points -
I know @x1
Personally, professionally, etc
I know people who know @x1
Etc.
Aggregate the confirmations based on your own levels of trust, higher points, greater trust.
Not gpg/pgp but similar.
Especially important for:
Local news orgs
Local government
Local school districts
Local weather
Local LEO
Addresses the 'new' problem with $8/mo 'blue checkmarks' ?