I just noticed the scale icon and I have "26 reputation points". Also a rep power of 8. Over 10? Is this a new thing? and what exactly are they? :confused:

This is a new board feature, yes. Check here for more details: http://www.sorcerers.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44554&page=2

Then just follow the thread to the end for as much info on this as we have at the moment.