Curiosity - what about the Rep Points that just appeared?

[jdavia]

These seem to be a rating system where any user can add points to the reputation of another user by clicking on an icon resembling a scale just above. The little square lets you know that the person is a positive poster.
I've always noticed the bad post icon.
Registered users, Frequent users, VIP, ect., I think are earned by how many posts you have made. Every certain amount earns you another name.

While I am not an authority on this, it is how I read it.
Glad to see that I have some Rep Power. I suppose I made someone happy.