Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!

"Bingo!"

"Here’s the meat: I’m pretty laissez-faire, and I’ve never made any kind of suggestion on Board structure. But I think that it would be best if the number of posts were not shown or even tracked. I can see the point of designating new, journeyman (journeyperson), and veteran members since this may impact how you approach someone in a response. However, IMHO, cutting out post body counts will reduce posting for posting's sake."

I'm absolutely in complete agreement with you Jailer! Or at least it would eliminate the ARGUMENT that some FT'ers actually post to simply increase their post count!

Some folks seem to think that even I need to "pad" my count!

I've argued since the very beginning that this would be an excellent idea since it seemingly serves no useful purpose, IMHO!

Yet, some, little doubt including me, will likely continue be "punished" for "OVERparticipation" - or "abuse" as it is sometimes better known!

I'd perhaps track only "flames" and "complaints" so the those that do this TOO often could be easily recognized!