I have noticed people asking for rep in PMs spamming my inbox. I have also recieved complaints from many others about the "asking for rep" spam. Well a little information on this is that Philly said he didn't really care. The point in a deal is to see the vouches that the user has, NOT the reputation.
I would recommend removing the rep completely, but it would take part of the forum away. The so called "rep abuse" isn't actually abuse. Nobody likes negative reputation but it is there so the person can just get under your skin. They are attempting to make you look bad. Don't let the rep get to you, just get your vouches up and you will be fine.
Just a little something to think about.
-Blade
I would recommend removing the rep completely, but it would take part of the forum away. The so called "rep abuse" isn't actually abuse. Nobody likes negative reputation but it is there so the person can just get under your skin. They are attempting to make you look bad. Don't let the rep get to you, just get your vouches up and you will be fine.
Just a little something to think about.
-Blade