40 sounds like a good number to me. Good to see all the mysteries have been revealed.
I also like Snapfits descriptors, they add flavor!
As mentioned earlier, I like the "time served" rep point, I also like the rep point for post counts. I really I don't think the system need many modifications. Rep is occassionally a problem on other boards, if the way it is set up here doesn't generate problems, we may not want to mess with it for fear of screwing it up. The old if it ain't broke line...