The open nature of the protocol carries with it an implicit trust. Any client may join and speak to any other client and be heard. It is a social contract, just as we have "in real life."
Imagine someone knocks on your door. You can choose to not answer, but even considering the choice costs you cognitive bandwidth. As long as you're within earshot of your door, a knock will cost you attention.
We have solutions all across the spectrum, from putting up a "no soliciting" sign, to arresting bad actors. But what if you have a riot outside your front door (a DDoS)?
The myth of rugged individualism is embedded in Western society. Be thankful you live in a position of such privilege to be unaware. I highly recommend you find paths for empathy in your own life. If you're young, the hubris is unavoidable and disregard this comment.
The open nature of the protocol carries with it an implicit trust. Any client may join and speak to any other client and be heard. It is a social contract, just as we have "in real life."
Imagine someone knocks on your door. You can choose to not answer, but even considering the choice costs you cognitive bandwidth. As long as you're within earshot of your door, a knock will cost you attention.
We have solutions all across the spectrum, from putting up a "no soliciting" sign, to arresting bad actors. But what if you have a riot outside your front door (a DDoS)?