I find post counts a matter of curiosity and would prefer they stay. Spam should be, and is, delt with by effective moderating. I would love that system! =D> GameFAQ boards has that system which is good. So instead of spamming to get a post count, it would go down! Sounds like an easy way for vindictive kids to get at people they don't like. People shouldn't be higher rated because they have more friends to vote for them, or risk being punished because they disagree with someone.