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[–] [email protected] 132 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

If I controlled a paper, I’d force a git control system with publicly viewable edits made after publication.

Imagine the goodwill and trust that would instill in the public toward your paper.

Edit: I’ve thought the same thing about proposed legislation for a long time.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think many have also been wondering about version control of legislation/law documents for some time as well. But I never understand why it’s not realized yet.

[–] [email protected] 47 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because the people who would implement that system would be the same people it would hold to account.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Same reason insider trading laws don't affect congress members...

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Probably because companies don't want to be held accountable.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

a git control system

And be able to actually be held responsible for your actions? You're crazy!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Le-git-slation for the win!