I think this is a really neat idea, legodac.
If I could just clarify something: does this effectively make the rep system a system of currency, which members could trade in to get various rewards or privileges (like double posting for an inactive topic).
Cool, I think only that the rep system at present is a reward system that seems to do not very much.
I think if we were to somehow revamp the system, we would have a noticeable gain in user turnout and attendance and dare I say interest.
So yes R8, one rep could equal say, 10,000 Mycredits, we need to explore and hear more ideas.
The bottom line is, is that this is a good idea, let's make an MLNO reputation point mean a little more.
Other rewards could also include the right to view the archives, others would grant you a special color in a username. The possibilities are actually endless, we just need to want to it.