not tht it can be manipulated,but honestly it would be abused here i am sure,with people on PM or msn etc saying "rep me" . And would ultimatly lead to the same issue as with the respected thing,new members may see someone with high rep and think because of this he is very trustworthy just beacuse of a number. I know it doesnt make sense,but is just the way it seems to be here at the junction