Originally posted by RoGuE|SaBeR
Also interested in hearing more about how this "rate member" system would work.
Basically every user has a rate button by their posts. You can click it and rate from 1 to 5 on how usefully you think they are to the forums. If someone is blatantly spamming and posting crap you give them a 1, if they are posting detailed information then give them a 5. The idea is people with low points start to realise their input isn't up to scratch and try and raise their standards, but it might not work like that. People get angry and decide to leave, or go on a flaming spree.
On the surface its a good idea, but can have deeper consequences.