What should we do about Rep ?

[Wingshaw]

My two cents: I really like the fact that rep exists on this site. Of course, I could show my approval for something by posting a comment or rating a thread, but it doesn't hurt to have multiple methods for showing approval: sometimes I'm in the mood to write a positive comment or feedback, and sometimes I only have the time to click that little "Rep" button. That said, there is clearly an issue of inflation here. So, I hope rep remains in place, but I think it needs to be adjusted.

Also, out of interest: if rep is adjusted, is that going to be retroactively applied? If so, I imagine that'd be an absolute headache for the admins/CLs...

And lastly, an idea or suggestion: what if the rating system and rep were combined. My proposal would be that, when I add rep to someone's post, that rep goes to the post, not the member. And then, members have a rep score that is based on some amalgamation of the rep given to their posts.

[EDIT: I'm completely against negative rep. I think that goes against the nature of this place, which is all about positive feedback, constructive criticism, and honest appreciation of work]

Wingshaw