eggy_ricardo - 6:34 am on Oct 18, 2004 (gmt 0)

I fear that an attitude towards post counts like Kilroy's could ruin a community.

It is that sort of 'only experienced people are right' kind of atmosphere that makes newer people scared to post comments or suggestions, or not wanting to bother because they don't think anyone will take notice. New members are what keep a community going. I'm not saying that their advice is always of the same standard as one from a more experienced member. What I am saying is that assumptions shouldn't just be made based on their status because that labels posts by a 'newbie' worthless.