What is this rep stuff?

I'm not quite sure I follow this rep stuff. A numerical value for repuation, where higher is better? Does it actually do anything?

Typically, it's suppose to work as a benefit for people contributing. Someone contributes, and they receive +rep by other members of the forum. Anyone who's reached a certain number of posts, can give and take away rep, based on their opinion of you.

To my knowledge-- No reward currently exists for having "high reputation", but there might be someday.

Right now, it sort of works like the "Fakku Elite" title. Just something that's nice to have.

there is currently a reward for reputation, you can assign yourself a title

cool


besides that, it kinda makes you happy that you get some +rep ^___^