[EricH]

Originally Posted by euhlmann

Then instead of using rep, use reports. When a certain number of people report the post as spam, it should be hidden until a mod can take action

As long as "certain number" = 1-2 (and was limited to thread OPs), I think you'd be OK. More than that and I'd expect a moderator revolt.

Bear in mind that every time someone reports a post, the mods for that area get a message. Don't want to be clogging up inboxes now.