How about these conditions?:

Only people requesting to be ranked/rated get a rating. Anyone can opt out of the scoring. I realize that will make a top-rating less "valuable," because only those wanting to play will be ranked. Also, anyone who has opted out of being rated can't rate anyone else.

Next, anyone labeled as a moderator or who has similar access to the forum will not be able to be ranked. Why? Because they are in a position of editing posts and closing topics. Therefore, they have an inherent conflict of interest.

Basically, I think people can judge the value of a post for themselves. Only those with fragile egos need their rating to be high to bolster a lack of substance with alleged popularity.

For the record, I opt out.

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