Although I understand the sentiment, I don't think that this is the way to go. The Forum, while it does have some printed standards, is not, or should not be, rigid or "exclusive." Having to deal with dishonest posters just goes with the terrritory. Most of us can tell the difference, and, yes, I am read more critically, if the poster is new. But new posters have to start somewhere. Another red flag for me is the new poster raving about a new restaurant or an old one which has not had good review threads in the past. The results to the restaurant are certainly not devastating as a negative review....but it is still dishonest.
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