A new community website targeted at hackers is encouraging them to submit proof of their exploits in exchange for "Ranking Points" to help them earn a place on a leaderboard.

According to a report that first appeared in The New York Times, evidence for over 1,200 hacks has been submitted for review so far on the site, called RankMyHack. The rules of the site are simple: In order to be considered, hackers must break into a website and plant a predefined code there. RankMyHack then checks for the code and assigns points based on the site's popularity.

Its founder, who goes by the nickname Solar, considers his site to be harmless since hacks would "occur regardless." Indeed, Solar argued that his website has a positive effect as "because hackers did not need to do damage to prove they had infiltrated a site."

And in an unabashed reference to his own skills, he pointed out that RankMyHack itself is still standing despite its visibility to some of the top hackers around.

One point in the site's favor is the lack of technical information on successful hacks. On the contrary though, it could also be argued that the site makes it easier to seek out some of the top hackers for illicit projects.

Do you think the site should be taken down by law enforcement?

For more:
- check out this article at The New York Times
- check out this article at CNET News

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