Reputation
Honestly, I don't understand why people "get their panties in a bunch" over rep. Either you're a positive or a negative influence on the board. Period. Lurkers excluded. Just be yourself. If people happen to disagree with you from time to time, so be it. I don't "neg rep" everyone with whom I disagree -- but if they make a DUMB, shitty statement, I will. I sign ALL rep points. You'll know when I give or take rep from you.
If you make a POINT of being an abrasive ASS or post dumb shit about sucking cock after a snakebite or some other adolescent, puerile nonsense, YES, you're going to get negative rep points. What else should you expect? This is an adult message board, and adults expect a certain behavior of one another.
Contribute to the board and make it as fun and enjoyable as you can, and stop worrying about "rep!" Come on! We didn't have rep points here until what, three months ago, and now everyone is all caught up in them! Silly. Just be yourself and contribute to the board as best you can to help make it better and better! Your reputation will either wax or wane based upon the quality of your posts, your contributions to the board overall, and your interactions with others. Just my :2 cents:
Cheers. :hatsoff: