I vote no on the rating system. There are just TOO MANY determining factors to know whether or not anyone is actually getting a good/bad rating based on actual facts.
Why not require the sponsors to have an actual involvement in the forums other than just advertising. Sort of like a quota of some sorts. I understand the advertising dollars help maintain this site but if there is no actual involvement from the vendors then they shouldn't be allowed to peddle their wares here. Yes it takes some BIG cajones to tell a vendor to take a walk but in some cases that's what's needed to get the point across.
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