Comment by solyin
1 day ago
Why so deferential about posting write-ups? I'd just have a rule that says don't post write-ups and posting a write-up will get you banned from future editions or something.
1 day ago
Why so deferential about posting write-ups? I'd just have a rule that says don't post write-ups and posting a write-up will get you banned from future editions or something.
Because giving a good reason is usually enough for most people to follow something. Not everything has to be a stick (which you can wield anyway).
Almost any kind of reason actually.
It's a science-backed result that doing so massively improves compliance, it's a trick usually taught in soft skills training (negotiation, etc).
"The Mindlessness of Ostensibly Thoughtful Action: The Role of “Placebic” Information in Interpersonal Interaction." https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-23568-001
I first read this in Robert Cialdini's "Influence: Science and Practice" which is both entertaining and interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influence:_Science_and_Practic...
Because in almost every other case that involves security challenges you are generally encouraged to post a writeup, and this one is different.