[quote=@TheMaster99]
In my opinion, an optional rating system is definitely not a big change. To me, a big change is something that would radically change the forum, and/or couldn't possibly be ignored. Ratings don't [i]really[/i] change anything, and someone can simply not use them if they prefer not to.

I do agree with putting a poll up for larger, potentially controversial features, though.
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I respectfully disagree. A ratings system is a modification to our social structure, and in my opinion that would be a big change. I for one, don't feel the need for it. That was the biggest turn off for me regarding [i]other[/i] sites, I don't feel the need to compete for a ratings system, or trophies, or badges of honor, etc., to represent my public approval. I also don't feel that more than the opinions of a select few are being taken into consideration. I think the rest of the guild should be asked for feedback through a simple poll, and if the majority of the public wants to see it implemented then I can shutup and be content with things.

So I can agree with you on the poll, but the scale of things is really left up to personal opinions. It would be much easier to just say, "Well, it's going to change things 'round these parts,' and throw up a poll.