What is the impact of comparing individuals, even to themselves, within a community like fluther?

I mean questions like “who are your favorite flutherers?” or “who is the funniest flutherer?” or “what do you love about yourself?” or “what are your negative qualities?”

I think that when we ask for comparisons or rankings, we are driving a wedge between people, and creating bad feelings, if not resentment or dissent. I think this happens even when we are asking people to assess themselves. Any assessment becomes a chance to feel bad, and I think that’s bad for the community.

What do you think? Is there an impact? If so, what is it?