Boy, here I am again, late to the party. My only negative comment is - I'm sorry you didn't run the poll a little longer. One day, even if it appeared pretty one-sided, is not long enough IMHO to get valid results. It's not like Election Day in the US, where everyone knows in advance what the issues are and when is the polling date.

Regarding the implementation of a Reputation System, I think you as forum owners have the right to implement whatever systems you choose. Personally, I subscribe to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy. And in doing so, I'm often hesitant to try something new. Sometimes I lose out because of this!

This forum has always been a fantastic resource for me. People have offered me some great advice (and perhaps some not so great advice, but I have to feel their intent was good). I've tried to contribute when I felt I had something to say, that wasn't already said.

I would hate for the community to deteriorate over a ranking system, and I think that is what all of the dissenters are afraid of. However, the only constant is, nothing will remain the same forever. We can only hope that as WPW changes, the change will be for the better.

And the sun will come up tomorrow!
~ Carol