dlthomas comments on Anti-akrasia tool: like stickK.com for data nerds - Less Wrong

59 Post author: dreeves 10 October 2011 02:09AM

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Comment author: dreeves 14 October 2011 12:34:57AM 1 point [-]

Wow, thanks, Alicorn! That just made my much more convoluted reply moot. :)

One more way to possibly mitigate the incentive problem:
http://beeminder.uservoice.com/forums/3011-general/suggestions/2281088-choose-your-own-incentives-have-an-option-to-pay-

Comment author: dlthomas 17 October 2011 07:06:14PM *  2 points [-]

What about some loose social pressure around that?

Like, a special donors list of "kept on track for 6 months and then donated", or merch you can buy after so long without slipping, or something... Make it an achievement, and let people pay for extra recognition of it.