[Nate]

It has come to our attention lately that some people have freaking huge rep power. That means that their rep-gifting has significant effect, whereas newer members count for little. In order to even it out, the formula for calculating rep power has been changed:

1 point for joining.
1 point for every year you've been a member.
1 point for every 1500 posts (formerly 1000).
1 point for every 1500 rep points (formerly 500).

Yes, everyone's rep power will drop down. However, the people who currently have low rep power will only drop very little, whereas people with large power will drop quite a lot, so proportionally the majority of our members will be better off.

It should be noted that your actual rep level will not be affected.