This is my comment for @davemccoy:

You have been a quick learner! This took a lot of time for me to understand...
What you write about here shows a lot of interest and engagement, which is valuable on Steemit (like in real life).
I think that you explain about the meaning of reputation in an interesting and also simple to understand way. I would have been happy to read this on my 9th day on Steemit, it should have helped me a lot.
Keep up the good work my friend.