Why? It can be used to mark very useful, amazing, funny,[whateveryouwant] posts, which can then be easily spotted because of a large of +1 or -1(for stupid useless spam posts, which can also make it easier for admins in some cases)
Here's an idea of what it can look like ( Quick whip with photoshop, GIMP and an html/php edit - forgot to add a -1 and chose rep +1 between the others):
(scroll to the down right part to see)
Just a suggestion

Suggestions for improvements of the Idea are very welcome

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edited 3×, last 28.07.11 11:07:01 pm