IBO used to have an anonymous posting right? Couldn't you just bring that back Patrick? The "my friend" posts are somewhat annoying. And for the certified thing, if it is possible, it would probably be better if non-certified users could only post but not reply, considering we/they often are the ones asking the bonus structure, resume, and other entry level questions that are embarrassing (Low GPA, school, sickness, etc.)

So what do you do? -I work for an investment banking firm. Oh okay; you are like my brother, he works for Edward Jones. -No, a college degree is required in my profession

Reality hits you hard, bro...
 
jackofalltrades:
I wish there was one place in the forum where you could truly post anonymously. I'd be happy to post the full details of our bonus structure for 1st-3rd years and name my bank, but then i'd be outed and sure enough some troll would search my entire posting history and nail me somehow.

I'd rather not try to create a second username, but just post as "Anonymous"

That post just screams Morgan Stanley.

 

I dont think anyone would give anyone else's posts any credit. It would just be a whole lot of:

Anon1: "you're a fucking idiot" Anon2: "I'm an MD at a BB IBD..." Anon1: "AHhAHA YEA IGHT I BETS YOUR JSUT EIGHT HAHAHA" Anon2: "I really hope nobody hires you" Anon1: "y cuz my 1337 skillz pwnzer you noob!>?!??!? HAHHAHA"

And that is the type of shit that is not needed.

"You stop being an asshole when it sucks to be you." -IlliniProgrammer "Your grammar made me wish I'd been aborted." -happypantsmcgee
 
mas1987:
I dont think anyone would give anyone else's posts any credit. It would just be a whole lot of:

Anon1: "you're a fucking idiot" Anon2: "I'm an MD at a BB IBD..." Anon1: "AHhAHA YEA IGHT I BETS YOUR JSUT EIGHT HAHAHA" Anon2: "I really hope nobody hires you" Anon1: "y cuz my 1337 skillz pwnzer you noob!>?!??!? HAHHAHA"

And that is the type of shit that is not needed.

Point well taken. Although, anonymity doesn't necessarily mean anarchy as long as there are still moderators that could weed out blatantly obvious trolls (maybe through the use of some kind of internal ID number or something for users).

As for the Zero Hedge comment, I don't think too many people take them that seriously. I used to read that blog a lot, but then it started getting WAY off the rails with conspiracy theories--either that, or I just didn't notice until lately.

 

Nobody gives a shit about their post count.

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People bitch about the quality of posting on this site and I think there is a pretty good system to set up the bullshit posts vs quality ones. Trust me, this site would go to hell if people were completely undetectable. Just look at what happened with Yahoo and comments.

 
AnthonyD1982:
People bitch about the quality of posting on this site and I think there is a pretty good system to set up the bullshit posts vs quality ones. Trust me, this site would go to hell if people were completely undetectable. Just look at what happened with Yahoo and comments.

I agree,

"You stop being an asshole when it sucks to be you." -IlliniProgrammer "Your grammar made me wish I'd been aborted." -happypantsmcgee
 

There was a lot of demand to put in "Stars" to identify those with industry experience versus the rest. You're looking to revert back to the old days (which people generally liked less).

As for post count, it really doesn't mean much. All high post count does is enable you to get a feel for a person's style if you are a frequent reader of the site. It also enables you to see who needs to get off the computer and enjoy some sunshine...

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