I find it odd that so many people dislike the AP system but so often use it as a popularity contest. The very people that are saying get rid of it are going to be the ones behind the scenes complaining because they are no longer Gods. IMHO leave the thing alone. What's the worse it will do in place insure a few people don't decide to commit massive suicide? It would be good if people could use the system for what it was intended for but guess that is too much to ask.

I do have a question. If you hit 1k reputation points. Can you have the system turned off for yourself?

I think that would be a nice inbetween. At 1k RP's you will more than likely never be RP banned.