How would it affect fluther if everyone's lurve was zeroed out at the beginning of the year?

I know it would have little effect for old jellies, but I’m wondering if it might be more encouraging for new people. I’m not thinking of this competitively, but in terms of reputation. New people may look at high lurve scores and think that they’ll never be able to get any credibility here.

I say this because I see a lot of people come here and last for only a few weeks or days or something. Some of them seem like they would be great additions to the community. I have no idea whether my theory holds any water, though.

What do you think would happen? Would more people stay on?