Well i've been quiet about the karma feature except in the beginning (err-not getting how it worked). But i would add my voice to those who request, that **if** it becomes possible to de-integrate it from the board, I would not cry at it's absence. I too think it could lead to problems, if or, when registration is reopened to new folks. :-
J99 standing at 145/105 (at the time of this writing, i'm sure its about to change)