I've seen it up to 2000, once, and all that happened was some real slow performance (and this on cable..;). I can usually guage a general idea of how many hits someone's got, so it wouldn't be that big a deal. The hit count is nice, but go with what you like.

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)