Slims

Hmm,

I feel like those changes would remove much of the individuality on this forum. I like my signature and I think it expresses very succinctly my outlook on life. I don't think it is confrontational or offensive and I would miss it should it dissappear.

I never felt 'left out' before I was a long time member or had a custom user title. It did encourage participation, but since it is board-wide after a member becomes active it is not clickish or exclusive. The user title is a fantastic reference when someone posts something beyond belief...if they have been around a while I know they are probably joking. If they only have a couple posts I am less inclined to join the discussion as they are likely trolling. Likewise when someone new posts something that isn't quite inline with the TFP culture as I understand it, I will give them the benefit of the doubt as they are not yet fully acquainted with the forum.

I didn't even notice the join dates were gone, though they seemed more like an indication of stability than status (how many old members have been booted/left TFP?).

What do you mean by a 10 post minimum before "posting"? Edit: answered by Sue.

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