I think we all are more nosy than any of us would be willing to admit, and basically everybody here has talked about non money related stuff (that's why such a section as General Talk exists, I guess), and it can often be pretty silly stuff in fact... but I don't see a problem with that. These forums contribute to make CS as special as it is.
CS is a make money program which helps millions of people increase their income, and for lots of fellows it even means having food on their table everyday. For me, CS is a really good source of easy extra income, and as crazy as it may sound, it also provided me with an unexpected source of emotional solace when I joined a couple of years ago. Because things like that just happen, I stumbled upon this site at a complicated moment in my life, and with time got to feel quite attached to it. I'm therefore doubly grateful.
That said, it seems that hiding the rating system has indeed helped to maintain a calmer atmosphere hereabouts. I'd say the administration already have the report system to see what's going on, but I guess they find the rating system to be somehow useful too. However, this tool isn't that trustful, as some people liked to abuse it, and sometimes members would rate each other with a negative after they had an argument and things got a little bit out of control... and that doesn't necessarily mean they're dick members.
Anyway, sometimes I'm curious to know what's going on behind the scenes... so
Marcel, considerning I'm leaving for good in a couple of weeks, why don't you gently blow the whistle? Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.