I think the gap is too big between Megabyte and Gigabyte.

With such a huge gap members may feel pressured (by oneself) to post frivolous, trivial, and shallow messages in order to get to the next level.

I also think the rating and ranking of Threads should be extended to individual POSTS, with Thread ratings. I further think that individual posts to a thread should be rated PRIOR to allowing additional posts, and that the thread itseld should require rating prior to submitting a new post to an existing thread.

If quality posts are of any value, why not allow a ranking system based upon individual ratings. If the post doesn't get rated (say ... 3 or better) the member receives no credit for the post.

This way, members will rate and rank the QUALITY of Threads andf Posts.

I can make 500 posts in one night, easily. But if they are not quality, and useless to others, who cares how many posts I've made ?????