rep points mean nothing to the people with invites to these sites (with "these sites" i mean all sites where its users are picky about who they invite). on the contrary, i would say that they are to your disadvantage, because it makes people wonder if you are a trader and not trustworthy (or just in it for the e-penis like JROQuinn mentioned).
genuinity and sincerity is what matters. you need to sell in yourself in a way that makes people trust you, and rep points is not the way to do this. or else you need to know people on the board that are willing to help you when you request something (like sgtmajor said).
now this has gone more and more off-topic so lets end this discussion. just wanted to point out that you're on the wrong track with your reasoning (i have my points hidden, and so i had when i requested ftn).
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