Personally i think they are a pointless, if you have a post count why do you need a visual indicator too [8-)]
It will also just encourage certain post whores to spout even more rubbish as -
1. they have nothing much to contribute except drivvel
2. they seem to think getting post counts up is a competition
So that said, trying to get their indicator lit is probably gonna be fuel to their wee fire and easily amused minds!!!
Lets hope i am wrong []