A fix around this devolution we've seen might be to make badges and reputation private: you only see your own. This way, the "require reputation for certain ac

A fix around this devolution we've seen might be to make badges and reputation private: you only see your own. This way, the "require reputation for certain actions" can be kept around, but those who are there only for the competition would be less motivated to participate that those who legitimately want to help.