I don't quite understand though - okay, a reputation system, but how do you not only add to someone's reputation, but take away from it? If there's no minus, then the system doesn't really do anything, does it? (I'm not trying to be antagonistic, I'm literally asking because I'm confused).

Also, what is the rating scale (I see that some "are on a distinguished path" while others are "a jewel in the rough" while others, like yourself Bruno, have a "spectacular aura about you.") What are the thresholds? When do you get extra bars? Is there a correlation between thanks and bars? Number of posts and bars? Is it strictly those that add to your reputation that increases it?

A primer would be very helpful.

Mark