Yea, I'd rather not have it but Adi likes it and it doesn't look like he's going to remove it. I can only think that this will better the system. Catching up shouldn't matter, the people who stay here will get there eventually. It's better to know that some people have been here longer and will be more helpful generally compared to people who just joined the forum.
EDIT: Another idea if the no down vote option is implemented, a reset at the end of each month would prevent people from becoming overly respected or under respected. This would allow all opinions to be said and a lost less would be held back.
