Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
True, but that still leaves 600 odd recs.
The worst part about recs was idiots like serendipity doo dah begging for them. [part of the reason for getting rid of them I would guess]
Who, incidentally hasn't made a move for well over a year and hasn't posted in these forums since before Christmas.
As far as I read from the forums, I believe that it has been a good lesson that Russ took away the rec' counting system. Now, people will be more selective when reccomending a post since there's only limited number of recs are available per month.
They do not have to use their recs and they can save it for the future.
Considering only 120 recs per year is given to one person, he or she will be wise in using them effectively and ignore such rec beggars.
I do not see any disadvantage having a rec counting system like this one. Although, I have never been informed why the rec counting sytem was removed, I believe that having it back is not going to create hatred nor conflict between people. It is something extra, it will make some people happy. I don't think it will make the majority of the people unhappy.
Having this unique attribute will also help the quality of RHP forums and will distinct it from other chess websites. I think it will play a role in the profitablity of the chess website, even though it may affect just a little.
People who disagree to this do not HAVE TO use their points. However, if there is a considerable demand for this, what the heck?
Russ, then, should re-introduce this option.