I still don't and likely will never understand why people give a crap about their rep. I've said it before, I'll say it again: your words and actions will speak volumes more about you than an array of green dots. Many people who's opinions I respect most have only 1-2 dots.
It was put into place for shits, giggles, and fun. Some people get this out of it and some don't - it ain't goin nowhere in either case.