I haven't been around all that long, and probably missed the titles vanishing. I don't mind them, either version.

The post-count related titles are a clever way to show your activity on the forums, rather than just a number.

The mod-awarded ones are fine as well. Certain members make HUGE contributions to the spirit of this board. I find it hard to believe that anyone would begrudge them something as insubstantial as a silly title below their forum name.

As to the idea that "if you're chummy with mods, you get one, otherwise you're ignored"... okay... It's a silly title, seems to me like if you're that hurt by not having one, you should probably get out more (ideally in a kilt)