<The important posts would then get the attention, not the crap.>

I think the new process will work for those that have been here for long enough to know all the ins and outs, plusses and minuses, bashers and pumpers.  Could prove to be a disservice to newbies, but should this be the board's concern?  Longs have thier hands full just trying to keep up to date and seeking daily confirmation that what they own IS INDEED what they thought they owned the day before.  IMHO Opty