Externalize the reputation points for the user so you don't have to hover to see it.
We have received feedback that members would like to have the reputation points externalized next to (or under) the user's image or id so you don't have to hover over to see it. Reputation points provide a confidence level that members would like to see without the need to hover over the person's image or id to see it. Some members might not know that hover will show additional information.
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This is a good idea. It is common on forums to have stars or points related to their overall level of contribution.
Is it also common that these stars or points are earned by forum users asking, answering and accepting their own posts ?
Good suggestion, Steve. I will note this as a feature request and address after we have upgraded the Answers software.