i think the best idea is the leave the post counter on, and add the new reputation system, allowing ONLY the eltes and up to vote. that way we'll be able to tell the 4 things that weere said b4(i forget who and am too lazy to check)
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no rep and low post (new member)
Red and High post (spammer)
Green and High post (good person)
Green and low post (respected member, who has a alife
)