Disagree about doing away with titles altogether, though dumping all post counts is beginning to hold some appeal.

As to the Mod.'s being able to turn on or off their Mod. title, is that possible with the current FT technology?

It would be possible by giving them a second account -- which would be used only for official purposes.

Sounds good to me.

The constant revisiting of this divisive issue is frustrating and demoralising.

If we are all getting worked up over the OP's revival of this controversy (what's this? check the links posted by SkiAdcock), why not bury all post-related info in our profile link (so it's there for anyone interested).

Then (re)introduce Reputation Mk II which Randy mentioned recently.
I suppose that will be introduced like the recent changes, so we should try to be aware of the Mk II implementation before it happens - and monitor it for abuse.

I have no personal beef with people's post counts either. It is the fact that this controversy (like this thread) resurfaces more than once every year after a few people are annoyed at the fact that someone has posted junk yet has a higher post count. The name calling, arguments and wasted time usually ends up in a non-result and Randy does whatever he thinks is necessary to shut it down. Lose-lose for everyone and lots of time wasted.

Hypothetically:
What do you think will happen on FT if our Host eliminates the visibility of the post counts and titles (and equally, the 'official' titles if appropriate, e.g just in the applicable forums) and focuses on 'Reputation'?

A very simple solution, Dov. I like it!

I would continue to post as I normally do.

BUT, I am all for ending apostheid on OMNI. Doesn't it make sense just to lock the post-pad threads and suspend users who continue to violate the rules? There are moderators now on OMNI @:-).