They did, but eventually it evolved into an automated (?) system. Do we know, by the way, to what extent Google still uses non-automated input in its rankings?
I support the idea of trying to make the system support collaboration between curators in a native manner. It would make my life a lot easier. But it has to be done in a way that doesn't cause more problems then it solves, and that is always a huge risk in making these sorts of changes.
excuse me ... i just wanted to say ... I'm 55 yrs old ... i have seen so much BS come and go ... this conversation, well is why I came here .. Fucking great minds working together to create solutions is to me the spice of life ... i am learning so damn much every minute it really gives me faith in humanity again ! i could care less about getting paid to contribute, it is what i learn here is what i love. I am NOT a writer, i'm a learner .. to me that is why steemit is so awesome ... I have read the classics .. this NeoThought is what rocks the world .. I am so proud of ALL of you ! I really mean that guys ! .. umm cough, cough ...excuse me, continue PLZ !
Shouldn't that outcome possibly be instructive.