As far as the Jedi/Sith Rankings and post titles. Besides the custom titles will there still be a hierarchy to the titles. And how would progression through these levels work? would one have to move sequentially through them or will one (if their peers approve) be able to move up skipping levels.
Also, does someone have to be nominated to recieve a new rank or can they request to be considered for a rank? I guess this would add a new section where people can go to see who is up for nomination and then vote (once per user) on what rank or if they are approved for the rank? How long would the voting last, and is their any additional criteria besides just being nominated for the rank by your peers?
sorry for so many questions. I do like the idea, but am also interested in some specifics on how you forsee it working , if you have even thought it out that far yet.
I do think this de-emphasis on post count will help reduce spam, though im sure there will be people who will continue to post just to raise their post count, but in my opinion this will make it less of a competition (at least a competition that is based purely on number of posts, as you will need quality posts for your peers to vote for your rank to increase).
-Darth Simon