The idea proposed here is nothing novel. it is already used by eBay to rate buyers and sellers. On eBay depending on the number of stars achieved, members names are suffixed with a colored star and the number of ratings in numerals.
This is no patentable innovation and can be adapted to the needs of Numista. So whenever we get a swap offer from a member, just looking at his stars we get an idea of who he is. Whether he is a newbie or one with good standing. Also when we read a post, without referring back to the members details, we know his standing.
There is an inspiring side to this. Suppose we give a red star to members who have done 100 swaps, it is an inspiration for others to achieve this distinction.
