[Jammin]

Unpopular take perhaps, but I liked the old rep system when it was properly used. I feel adding a comment requirement, combined with much stricter rules and maybe more forum staff, would be beneficial IMO. And again, I feel adding the +rep only system in the interim is a good starting point.
And I think i'd prefer to see the totals as opposed to not. It is a good tool to see whom is respected in the community for their forum engagements.

But having the old rep system gives very clear and concise feedback on various options and opinions. Maybe disable it for ban requests and the like, and moderate the rep system such that it reflects opinions. E.g., someone posting a simple Steam ID trying to be helpful shouldn't get -5 rep.