[theapportioner]

Having a quota may result in people banned because of political views, disliking Radiohead, or some other dumb reason.

Having the ignore option (without quota) could potentially be part of a premium "pay" service, if Rog wants to make some money. It keeps the boards from being elitist, while putting cash in Rog's vault and making those who pay happier.

What about having all would-be members requiring approval before getting their accounts registered and being allowed to post? The downside would mean more work for the moderators, though you have some control over who comes in, and newbies would know who their daddy is. They could have a 90 day probationary period -- a warning or two, and then they are outta here.