OK to clarify some obvious confusion on this point ... This system has always been there but like others have said very rarely used. I upgraded the site to use the latest version of the software last week and the information is presented in a slightly different way than it was before which is why it is only now becoming obvious to you. Previously the information was only presented in the profile view (Only to you and other moderators). Now it is shown alongside posts again only to you and other moderators. That is the only difference to how it has worked for many years. In summary it appeared where it does now because of the upgrade to the software as a whole. It was not something that was intentionally changed or added. If anybody has any strong feelings it is a simple matter to turn off the warning system and a poll has already been suggested if anybody feels the need. Speaking as somebody intimately familiar with the software having written part of it myself I believe I'm qualified in stating that the information is categorically not published as 3g has mentioned already. I do, however, agree that showing "0 warning points" to a user with none is a little redundant and has potential to alarm those not familiar with how the system works. I will see about implementing that change for a future version.