[Rich]

The only thing that sucks about the rep system is that there are people that get an answer and don't say thanks at all. They up and disappear until their next question arises.

I am with Kerry and think that the default ladder could be modified. Clearly a user that sticks around long enough to write 150+ posts has established some sort of "relationship" with the site.

Of course you jump up to a higher figure for those that have been here longer to get promotoed to the next level.

Basically, relying on users to click a button is ...well...unreliable.