Originally Posted by RJK890

I understand that having the trader rating system "pay to play" is an attempt to encourage members to contribute to this site.

However, I would like to point something out.
I just completed a transaction with a Contributing member.
He left me positive feedback in the trader ratings.

I have not renewed my paid membership at this time and can not leave him positive feedback in the trader ratings.

That just seems bass ackwards to me.

I am able to be left positive feedback, and receive trader rating points as a non contributing member.
The contributing member, that paid his dues is not able to get the credit that he deserves for our transaction.

On a whole nother' subject:
Has anyone else noticed that Chris@TSE still has the #4 all time leading trader rating?

The trader rating system could be improved, IMO.
(Especially if the BOI goes away.)