I dont know that I see a bid deal either way. It certainly doesnt change my views of the person post as I will judge it based upon the content not their post count. I think most people on the board do the same. I see no value to having the post count personally but also see no harm. This board is for people whos goal are obtaining as many hotel points, miles etc as possible so my guess is for some that posts are the same (ok not everybody are points addicts but you know what I mean). I hate to see that as it should be the ability to add value to a thread that is important not adding another "point" but overall it is harmless I think. I would say the same about how long a person has been a member. Could have just joined but followed the board for years but could have joined for years but never really followed the board and its activities. After all that babble.......I dont see any real reason to get rid of the post count or change the count process.

Edited as I forgot to finish my sentence.