I've seen on a few people, some of there reputation isn't fairly earned. It's just a friend giving them reputation because it's there friend. I think it's something that is earned, not just given by a friend for the hell of it.
So that is why I think their should be some sort of rule for the rep, so no one abuses it and reps there friends just to rep them.
Reputation is based on opinion. Who are we to tell who should be given reputation and whatnot. If they are their friend, that means they have a positive opinion on someone, so that allows for positive reputation to be given.
I didn't say that, I mean simply that I think it should be earned, not just because they are there friend. If you see what i mean. Yes they may think positive about that person, but say someone just recently joined, has little post, there friend happens to be staff, or VIP they get +3 rep just for them being there friend. I just think it should be given out for earning not so much as a "He's a sexy guy"
i think this Reputations rules are fair enough , as TheElite stated Reputation based on opinions , but don't trust people who have a lot of Reputation for trade or sales you must read why he earned his Reputation.