I'd rather not read something that's too long and/or off-topic than take away someone's ability to post it. This type of system sounds way too complicated. I've

I'd rather not read something that's too long and/or off-topic than take away someone's ability to post it. This type of system sounds way too complicated. I've read some AMAZING long responses here. And I've read total crap where the main point could have been made in 20 words. And basing it on seniority/points is pointless. There are people who have been here for ages who have more karma than I'll have in the next 20 years. Some of them post a lot, and some of them go on-and-on. Just because they have karma doesn't mean they don't sometimes post long-winded junk. But that's no different than people with fewer points. Some content is good; some isn't. Every community has its strengths and weaknesses. That doesn't mean we have obsess over eliminating the weaknesses. As you become more active in the community, you just learn to change your behavior accordingly.