An observation: all discussion in this matter is moot. What your point? It is a discussion about opinions and desires, but none of it is determining in nature, so of course it's moot.

Additionally, it is my own observation that the afrementioned incidents of people being "put down" due to low post count had to do with a couple of fellows coming on and virtually attacking the status quo. I believe tartanraven and Mr. Akins come to mind. Noe of those alleged put downs had to do with knowledge or anything of import.

Hey, I've got a great idea--right out of Vonegut. (see "Harrison Bergeron." I think you can find it on the internet.)

If you know a lot about kilts, you have to wear headphones that constantly make blaring noises to inerrupt your thinking and keep you from showing your knowledge. If you persist, you are put on suspension for three weeks.

And if you look really good in a kilt, then you have to wear only kilts that don't fit or have garish tartans along with pink tights and sombreros.

And if you've been around a really long time so that you have freinds here and understand the subtleties of how the site has worked over the years, you have to type upside down, adopt a new name and avatar, and try to convince others that you are a newbie.

And if you really are a newbie, then everyone else has to do exactly what you say and dress just like you and foget things that have developed over years of practice.

Then we can all be equal and just the same. Gosh wouldn't that be swell!