@dantheman Question on the mechanics of this reputation system:
You state "Those with weaker reputations are unable to harm the reputation of those with strong reputation." Is it really true anyone or group of users with weaker reputation are UNABLE to harm those with a greater reputation?

Here is why I ask. Shouldn't the collective amount of reputation be taken into account? If a dozen people with reputation of 6 downvote a person with a reputation of 7, shouldn't that count? The way I read it now, is they would be ignored by the system.

Overall I really like the reputation system having an effect on downvotes, but I think it should be a collective system.