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.

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saagarjha a few seconds ago | parent | next [-]

Because in almost every other case that involves security challenges you are generally encouraged to post a writeup, and this one is different.

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anilgulecha 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

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).

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torben-friis 2 hours ago | parent [-]

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).

	▲	petesergeant 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		"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...