I have one more change in mind that I might need to implement.
Would anyone object to me making a change that would prevent a member from earning chips until they gain reputation?
I would make this change to stop new members from spamming the forum just to get the chips. I think it would work well too.
Objections? Anyone? Bueller?
If I do this, I think I can make it so it will only apply to new members so that existing members won't be affected.