I would appreciate it if people would take a minute to actually read and understand how the system works before they criticize it.

The recent changes were made due to abuse by many different members. If people would have respected the system and not tried to take advantage of it, then I wouldn't have had to make any changes.

The amount of chips you earn with the new system is a direct result of how much you contribute to the forum. The more you contribute the more chips you can earn.

At the highest level, members will be able to earn up to $1 per post. It's up to each and every member whether or not they want to put the work in to reach that level.

Sucking up will not earn you reputation. Reputation is given to posts that CONTRIBUTE something to the forum.

I realize that it might take a little more work to earn enough chips to play in the chips games initially, but in all honesty the chips system is in place to encourage more activity and reward people based on their activity. If you don't want to post more to play in the games that is fine. It doesn't state anywhere that members are required to play in the chip buy-in poker games.