i think thr rep system is good to the effect it gives you an idea on how knowledgeble the person is in the world of straight shaving if i find a post useful i give thanks. give credit where credit is due if someone thanks me in a post i assume i gave them some useful information that will make thier shave better. if i dont get thanked no big deal, i am here to improve my shaving and if possible help others the thanks and rep is just a tool you can use to let someone know thanks for the good advice but i dont sweat about my greenies we are here for the shave not for the points.