- What is GoodIdx?
- GoodIdx (The Goodness Index) is a public-interest research surface that maps observable alignment with contribution, trust, discipline, and steadiness under pressure. It synthesizes public-record signals into structured scores and timelines so readers can see what the record supports — not gossip, private intent, or partisan labels.
- How are scores calculated?
- Each profile is evaluated against a fixed methodology: five weighted pillars (worldview, contribution, discipline, reliability, resilience) with seventeen observable criteria. Analysts assign pillar scores on a 1–10 scale using evidence-weighted reasoning; those pillars combine into a standing score. Influence (reach and leverage) is measured separately so high impact is not confused with high virtue. See the full methodology for formulas, weights, and limitations.
- What evidence standards are used?
- Claims are classified by strength before they move scores. Strong evidence includes court records, official documents, audited reports, and convergent independent journalism. Medium evidence includes biographies, documentaries, and repeated reporting with clear sourcing. Weak evidence (social-only narratives, unsourced quotes, partisan framing) is treated cautiously and does not drive major judgments. Allegations are never treated as facts without corroboration and context.
- How is influence measured separately from goodness?
- Influence estimates institutional command, audience scale, wealth, network effects, media footprint, and downstream consequences. It answers "how much capacity to affect others exists?" — orthogonal to whether that capacity was used well. Visually, influence often maps to horizontal placement while standing maps to vertical placement on comparative views.
- Who decides what "goodness" means?
- The index uses an explicit, published rubric grounded in observable conduct and long-standing moral-psychology research, not editorial whim. "Goodness" here means alignment with the stated pillars under public scrutiny — not theological salvation, partisan alignment, or private belief tests. The methodology page documents definitions, limits, and what the index refuses to infer.
- Can I dispute or correct a profile?
- If you believe a profile misstates the public record or omits material context, use the contact paths described in our policies (e.g. analysis submission flows where applicable). Corrections require identifiable sources and proportionate evidence; we do not remove scores solely because they are uncomfortable. Privacy and terms describe how submissions and data are handled.
- How often are profiles updated?
- Profiles are revised as new material enters the public record and as methodology versions evolve. Major methodology changes are reflected on the methodology page; individual profile pages should be treated as snapshots that can change when evidence or model updates warrant it.
- What is the "goodness over time" / Fitrah decay model?
- Goodness over time is a year-by-year trajectory model: it starts from a neutral baseline at birth, introduces accountability after early adolescence, and adjusts for documented life events while anchoring to the final standing score. For deceased people or defunct organizations, timelines end in the documented end year so the aggregate views are not inflated by phantom "live" years.
- Is GoodIdx affiliated with a political party or government?
- No. The rubric is designed to apply across cultures and ideologies. Scores reflect documented conduct against fixed criteria — not endorsement of any party, religion, or state actor.
- How can I submit someone for analysis?
- Use the Analyze / submission flows linked from the site navigation. Provide serious, checkable pointers to public material; abusive or defamatory submissions violate our terms and may be discarded.
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This FAQ may be updated as the methodology evolves. The authoritative technical framework is on /method.