You know..I Love Rep and what it stands for.
I Bet everyone posting here has had a rep slap as a Thank You from me for doing something Nice for another member..or just wishing you a great weekend.
I Think it is a great way to say Thank You..you made a difference...and Thank You's cost absolutely Nothing..but mean a lot to the Receiver.
A little word to say that Someone noted your kindness...

..like a Hug in a Mug.
I Think we should use it More Often..you have a Rep Stash..Use it...

..Appreciate people...Spread the Love.
Thank You. Means a Lot.
I've had mine knocked down so many times in site change overs I Kinda don't feel Protective of it..and Think it would be Nice to be Zero'd each year and started Fresh..maybe attach a Prize to it every xmas..but we have seen it can be manipulated out..so we'd have to look carefully at it.
But..that being said..I Know losing Rep when it happens is one of the things we get the most complaints about..members that have worked hard for years to get it do get very upset about it..