haha damn it, you got me 
SIR, my apologies but you have -1 politeness for using the word d*mni would love to have that "politeness" one back but maybe renamed to "rudeness" based on swears, condescending posts etc. might even be useful lol.
Merit demerit / politeness rudeness?Prefer +1 -1 and keep just the total score shown. Politeness link will have the details.
maybe an "average post length" too, as long as we are dreaming up "useful" stats..
Nah, too much char counts doesn't mean that the post is good. Personally prefer short texts (2-3 lines).theymos, would you be a darling and allow an option for us to remain in April Fools mode?
Please, sir.
Yes PLEASE SIR theymos PLEAAAAAAASE accept SIR bill gator prayers (at least for politeness with a timer reseted every period PLEASE) Please, sir.
(ok half serious since all the posts will start with dear SIR X, PLEASE... Regards SIR
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