by the post and in your profile have the date joined in armorgames, so the society isn't just based off armorpoints kind of like newgrounds, where the day you join the earlier the better and, ppl can call others names like "stupid 08'r :P"
Reputation is earned by a combination of things. Time would be a multiplier of reputation, but it can multiply both good and bad reputations. Having a good reputation on AG is a result of not spamming, reporting those that post inappropriate content and spam, making worthwhile posts and comments on games and in the forums, and being kind and respectful to other members.
Well tuna I do respect others (well at least I think I do) I don't spam and I hope I never do again.And I love getting merits sure at the moment I have 34!