I don't think people click into everyone's profile before they go to articles, so I don't really think this is true. It would be different if it showed your to

I don't think people click into everyone's profile before they go to articles, so I don't really think this is true. It would be different if it showed your total points next to your name at all times. I think that someone who has been around longer will know the type of things to post to get a response more than a newer person who just posts what they find interesting.