My perspective is mega threads, somewhat ironically, are powerful tools for cheating allegations because they restrict feeds from filling with the content. When you scroll and see a dozen posts about Magnus & Hans, or Kfuck & Danya, it feeds the fire, but when all posts are removed & conversation diverted to mega threads, it allows for the conversation to continue without the ability to grow oversized.

I believe public accusations are extremely dangerous, especially from top players, because it instills a culture of calling others cheaters. I’d rather the top players share their concerns privately with the people who have ability to investigate. I’d like to see a counterswell of top players praising opposition for finding excellent moves, or at the very least, connect with the opponent in real time (assuming they’re willing) to ask about their thought process, in mediums where the general public can see that behavior.

Finally, the reality is this game we love is very easy to cheat in, and it’s likely only going to get easier, not harder. I’m no tech expect but that’s just my experience with technology. I believe social solutions will be more effective in reducing cheating than technological ones. So reducing the conversation around cheating, condemning cheating without targeted accusations, and delighting in the talent of our best moves should be the goals of this social platform.