- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
HELL NO.
I apologize for capitalizing, but the idea of member ranks makes my blood.
Some forums I see are completely ruined because of this. Members will post, not because they have anything to say, but for the fact it'll bring their post-count up so they can "level up".
It's retarded, and it's never going to happen as Tom (Achronos) is alive.
... But wait, why should I say all of the above, if I can just say "lol ok" just so I can get my count up? Typing this post up is a waste of time.
In any case; NO, that is a terrible idea.
PS: Although member ranks based on total number of posts is retarded, it'd be alright if we could have ways of showing that users are good members to the community and what-not. Just put it in their profile or something, but having a badge available for all to be seen on the public forums just spawns elitism.
But then again, special ranks are bad all-together. I'm just happy to be part of the community. I don't need to show-off any rankings :]
[Edited on 03.22.2007 12:38 AM PDT]