Informative and well written post.
I like this topic. I wrote myself about it.

I agree with all you mention but one question I have.
You wrote that powering up will increase the reputation.

From what I know it's not that way.
To power up called steempower give you more financial influence.

The reputation increase if higher ranked people then you upvote your content.

But maybe misunderstood something :)
Just wanted to bring this up.

All in all a great post my friend.