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Originally Posted by Daniel E.
Well, a quick look at the rep chart shows that several members with 2007/2008 join dates have, in fact, catched up pretty quickly with old members. It is obviously a 'case by case scenario' but the chance to 'catch up' is most certainly there.
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Agreed. But remember that the point system is exponential. A few years ago someone having more than four bars was a big deal. Now it isn't uncommon to see people with eight. As more and more people hit the point cap rep power will just become stronger and stronger overall. It is possible to adjust those point caps but at what point does the whole system become ridiculous with the amount of bars you can gain?
A new user who makes a strong impression at the right times will fly through the rep system much faster than in previous years. It's personal opinion on if that's a good thing or not though, since the reverse can be true with neg rep, although users who have rep damaged in such a manner are extremely uncommon.