If we will have a system where threads will be pumped on 1st page by merit, someone will find the way to cheat gifting merit to random accounts or paying high users members to post on their thread.
Maybe for every 10 good reports the Ann should be taken 10 positions down.
This is a terrible idea, They will spam on the good threads and report only to get their thread in a better spot.
Just modify "last post" order function which ignore all posts made by Newbie and Jr. Member (if necessary). So thread only bumped if Member or higher rank made a post.
Combine it with suggestion made by another member, increase merit requirement to rank up or disable signature on this sections is pretty effective IMO.
Same, they will pay high ranks to bump treads, also a lot of Ico bumping service has high ranks members
Bumping ico-bounty service allowed? 69 accounts involved so far. Need DT or MOD