Maybe before executing a change, an admin should get "a general feel" of the "vast majority of the regular users" who spend an emmense amount of time on the forum through some quality feedback within a created thread (a poll or what ever), and then based on this (even if there is a select few who differ), make the changes in the best interest of the forum and its community.
I never stated my "feelings on the rep system", my feelings on the rep system had been "generally" stated by other persons (nameless) who try to specifiy my feelings for me. These feelings are not my own.
But, IMO, any changes that effect ALL users (especially the regs), some quality feedback should be sought before any changes made.
Best regards,
Chillen