I would like to see a post padding report icon introduced, where people can report non-input to the thread, or something to reduce post padding, all I see these days is 30% post padding with non answers and quick jokes/statements which mean nothing.

Already the high post counters do it, simple 1 liners, offer not help, or any input. Clock up another post.

Maybe a reply limit based on the quote is needed to reduce this?

I have seen this used on a various msg boards in the past, where you must quote, and you must exceed the quote given in your reply.

example: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=662301

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I could pull these out of any forum you would like