I'm also pretty new here, and haven't met any of you personally, and I'm fine with whatever levels exist and whatever they are called (since it doesn't affect whether I'll get a suite tonight or not...) But I like the idea of a feedback system like eBay or a rating system that is based on more than the sheer number of posts.

I've made a number of gifts and exchanges from coupon connection, as well as receiving gifts there, and I'd be happy to post positive feedback for all those who have acted with integrity. I've had entirely good experiences with coupon connection, and I'd like it to stay that way and I think that a system like eBay's is a good one. Another idea would be to use a system like the Thawte security people were using (last I checked) where you could arrange to meet other members and certify one anothers' identities. Since most of us are in major airports fairly often, or so it seems, we could certainly arrange something like that.

I'd love to hear more thoughts on how we might improve the system even more than just renaming the levels UBB assign on the number of posts. I'm on the road with a client and very little access to email so I may not respond anytime soon.