Honestly, the only reason I keep my rep visible is because one doesn't get notices for having comments when it's turned off.
Don't worry, guys. When Lanzman sells me the board I'll put rep back the way it used to be. Though I think a lot of people here might not be able to use it due to the many arbitrary bans I plan to issue.
If by removal he means getting rid of just the points, and not the entire thing, then I've mentioned it a couple times. Never lobbied though.