Well much better really for not thinking it but what if he makes it as he's inspiration to grow up in this forum? Maybe I think it's better to think about it sometimes and check his post frequently so that he will notice that he's post is helpful and unique. And I see so lot of people doing a good post which earned more merits but seriously speaking it's very hard to get those since sometimes people look on the reputation not on the post.
You meant to say that people who give merit look on the reputation and trust of the person and give less look at the post itself.
I do not think that's the case. Trust and merit are separate entities.
No, don't take it literally. Maybe what he meant for reputable members are those who are popular and very influential in this forum like campaign managers, spambusters and theymos of course. Usually such kind of members are those on the Legendary ranks and those who can still rank up despite of the struggle due to merit system.