You do realize that eliteist attitudes are probably the biggest reason that newer folks do not post? They lurk and lurk, sometimes never joining the fray.
I know. I have been playing since almost the beginning of time it seems, but have only recently added my 2 cents on any topics.
btw - Having high post count does not necessarily mean any sort of credibility or knowledge... it only indicates someone who talks alot. In the geekish world of computers, rpg's, books, astonomy, jeapordy, I have noticed many who spout opinions as if they are facts for everyone else.
Post counts could be removed in my opinion, as they only add to the eliteist feel of these boards.
No Offense is meant by my remarks. I am talking in generalities, not about any one individual.