It subtracts greatly from the prestige and future potential of Bitcointalk that admin seems to have abandoned all efforts of fixing the broken systems of this forum for a long time now...
Getting rid of signatures will stop most of the problems you describe, including the negative trust you left me.
Problem is, I've never worn a paid sig, as I'm happy with my financial status.
You'll have to think of a new excuse why I fight scammers like OG and don't get paid for it. :/