I have heard of Civil, and my impression of it is mostly dependent on it's challenge system. I am not particularly skilled at math, but saw that whoever was able to apply the largest sum would surmount the challenge.
I was not convinced that this would best deliver forthright information to folks seeking it.
Perhaps I misunderstood the mechanism. If you have a better grasp of that mechanism, and I am wrong, I'd be grateful to be disabused.
Regardless, journalism =/= information, and a robust archival solution would potentiate citizen journalists to gain and disseminate that information as they felt appropriate, without the present danger of that information being buried, purged, or otherwise made unavailable by those that might not want it to be known.
Thanks!
Like I said, I haven't had time to inspect the system thoroughly and I don't completely understand the mechanism myself either. For instances, who makes up the JAB that is suppose to rule on challenges?
I also see your point about how the biggest wallet could have undue influence across the forum, a valid concern. I'll have to take a closer look though before I make any conclusions.