I enjoy reading the comments pertaining to rumors on the next iPhone or iOS on the forums each day. The best part is when the commenters take sides on the validity and possibility of a rumor actually becoming fact. I thought maybe we should have a rating system that kind of puts your reputation at stake when siding with or against a rumor.
Just like a poll, one could vote for or against a certain rumor. For instance, the next iPhone will be released in July. After the fact, the reputation score for that person is updated. If they chose right, +1, if they chose wrong, -1. The reputation score would always be shown by their username/avatar in the forums.
Very similar to how we can already rate a post, but this way, everyone can see who are the real prognosticators and who are the ones that don't know jack!
Just like a poll, one could vote for or against a certain rumor. For instance, the next iPhone will be released in July. After the fact, the reputation score for that person is updated. If they chose right, +1, if they chose wrong, -1. The reputation score would always be shown by their username/avatar in the forums.
Very similar to how we can already rate a post, but this way, everyone can see who are the real prognosticators and who are the ones that don't know jack!