As far as the other idea, I don’t see how knowing when the last time someone submitted an article would motivate article readers one way or the other.

Just my two cents.

As far as those who blaze the trail, sometimes there is no trail, so you have to create one. I would like to see that there be an extra kudos on the authors page for those who have achieved 100 articles, because that was a huge barrier for me personally and one for 300 too, as I call that the “Super Barrier” as it indeed, extremely difficult for a one-subject niche writer to overcome, as you run out of things to talk about. I propose that anyone who can get there deserves some mention on their authors page, some graphic to indicate an award (300 Club).

For those who get past 500, well you need to take your hat off to those who can achieve that, as it is impressive indeed. You know what about a little graphic along the side on their author’s page. You know like in real estate (10 million dollar club) gold embossed on their business cards? That is a lot of work, no matter how you cut it, trust me. I just hope someday I might be able to become a real author, so I can put that on my resume.

And also for those one shot wonder who have, just a few awesome articles, I know because I often read them, then go to their authors page to read more and find that the one I read was only one of three or four that they have. I give them their due, “the five star” rating, I just wish they would write more you see? So, for those excellent writers, how about a graphic star, even if they have just one article, but it is so very good?

So those are my personal thoughts on this now that you have mentioned it. I like your teams ideas, just would recommend the graphic additions for those superstars you have on EzineArticles.com .

Authors should be reminded that they’re not submitting articles for your badges, but to share their words and better quality writing will naturally get better distribution.