This is probably out of my spot to talk, but I feel that to build that "reputation" you have to take a chance with a new member. TAGGAR himself is also a new member with 23 posts.
Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that youre looking out for members and thats something rarely seen among other forums, but again, give a newbie a chance. I've been browsing these boards for awhile, I just never signed up because I never had a lexus to ask questions about until recently.
And what is that repuatation with the community you speak of? Just because you post a lot on the forums doesnt mean youre any better or worse than a new person is. Just because you have more internet time, while other people have job or school doesn't make your reputation that much greater. It's all just different case scenarios.
As a moderator, it is a great thing to warn board members, but dont post "I WOULD NOT DO ANY TRADING WITH..."... so technically, i have to post up questions, or make responses until i hit the 1000 mark and then be able to trade or purchase items? That sounds logical.
Once again, I appreciate you looking out for the board members, and I hope you do the same for me, but honestly, its up to TAGGAR to decide. Just because people say something tastes like !Removed! doesnt mean it tastes like !Removed! until you try it....