User Appreciation
I think there should be some sort of rewards system for people who continue to use movielens. For example after rating say, 500 titles, could there at least be a thank you? It may seem trivial but in my opinion every one wants to feel that their input is valued and appreciated.

I think this is a really great idea.
Others: would a “thank you” email message make you feel good? Would you rather see thank you messages in the interface, or with badges/points?
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Jan commented
+1 for badges
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Anonymous commented
badges or points would get me more excited than a thank you
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Anonymous commented
Not really a thanks note. However a reminder "You rated your 100th/200th movie" wouldn't hurt.