Why the experience nerf

[Archon_Wing]

You do have a point there. There's actualy really no way to tell who's a respected member right away. Join dates don't mean that much, especialy considering this incarnation of the forum is only several months old and there were two forms before this one.

Of course, I would still place my stock on who makes quality posts, and depend on them for making more quality posts. :) This might be someone who registered yesterday but the idea still stands.

I'm not trying to point out who's better. In general, the fools have hung themselves as time goes on and thus whoever has "survived" has to be of some kind of value. In that sort, they may command some respect. They earn it through consistent behavior.

Must you like everyone? No. Should you take the advice of someone who's been in the community longer? Probaly.

My opinion is that people deserve respect unless proven otherwise. :)