I think it's time for a change! [...]
I realized this a long time ago, and instead of talking, I just do it for several years now (although I must admit I found it funny that you mentioned how someone allegedly initiated it first). I track how active a user is in a discussion thread, the total number of posts, the number of positive feedback received, the preferred sections of the publication, how many merits a user receives in the context of 1 week, and I also know how many merits a week on average are received in each of the campaigns that I manage, and much more (thanks to Loyce, who has repeatedly changed the parameters of his software to suit my needs). I even mentioned some points so that those who submit applications have an understanding of what is expected of them.
[1]: When reviewing applications, the campaign manager pays attention to many details, including; how informative and organic your posts are, for what and how often you get merit, do you have a customized trust list and do you use a feedback system. A sig campaign is an “ad” for the customer and a “hobby” for the participants, so the manager will definitely pay attention to whether you have shown interest in previously promoted projects. The above points are a sure way to understand whether you will be useful for promoting a particular project or service.
I have no clue who started making changes 1st, so I'm not really trying to give anyone credit. Don't just pointed out that royse does something similar. I do not check any of you guys campaigns as I'm not applying and have no reason to except curiosity at best, but I haven't been curious.
Whoever wants credit can have it.
I think, you made a good point that will take the forum to another next level next year. But there are some campaign managers that will not like to follow this system, because it will make them feel as if they are bringing the high rank members down, you have said it before in this thread, that the way you view quality Posts, it may be different the way others managers view quality Posts and it will going to make some legendary or hero members to hate your decision, but to me is a good idea that will improve the forum which is what you stand, if all managers in the signature campaign can be honest in their selection like what other honest managers have be doing. Are you sure other signature campaign managers will agree to follow this system to select their participants in their various campaigns? I know that many managers have different ways of selecting their participants in their campaign to make their clients happy over the job done. Happy new year to all the managers in this forum.
Doesn't matter if other managers want to go my route, icopress route, or royse route. Looks like we all have some similarities so IMO they're all good for the forum as far as keeping the spam down.