I guess I'm going to be, in part, odd man out.

I think that trust is always given until the person proves it isn't deserved. That doesn't mean one must immediately offer unconditional trust, but how can I prove to you, for example, that I tell the truth. If you don't trust me until I prove it... then you, by default, are disbelieving that simple statement. I have no way to prove anything online. Now you have to come meet me just to find out if I'm trustworthy.

Same holds true on the dom's side. If you agree to do an online task I will trust that you actually did it and are not just saying you did it.

And truth of the matter, you ALL do this. Look at the converse. I'll take cassie's statement.

I don't think trust should ever be given freely. Being trust worthy is a quality one must prove they have.
We've never met. Haven't talked in the forum or chat. Your first statement says I shouldn't trust your second statement. In fact, your first statement suggests I should believe your first statement is a lie... until you prove to me I can trust you.

No, trust is always given, and the level of trust grows so long as the person doesn't violate the trust.