Instead of using Alt Gr, could you use a shortcut like Ctrl + B (for bold) or Ctrl + I for Italics? It definitely works on my Keyboard/Editor. They're kind of universal shortcuts for most editors.

Its ok. I gave up in the end. The OP removed the answer, and I thought "Stuff it" and just deleted the post altogether. There's no pleasing some people. The OP said it was fine to begin with, then someone complained I didn't do it right, then someone complained I wasn't explaining. You cant please all the people all the time, right? :)

LOL! I edited the question, and immediately got another downvote.

Unfortunately, you're reading this as something I'd take personally. Honestly, stepping away from AU would not be an issue to me, nor would the community feel the loss. I'm not a huge asset to have around, and sometimes my opinions overtake my desire for pure reason. That said, I'd like to improve, that's why I'm here. Not for any other real reason. I posted this originally to start the discussion. No one else had, and thought it was something that should be talked about. This has no real emotional significance. Just a topic I thought might be worthy. :)

Thanks. I think my primary concern was the potential for abuse.

Thank you, I appreciate the explanation. Very helpful :)

Thank you. That makes much more sense. I've had two reasons for being concerned over rep. Firstly, according to the documentation I've read about how to ask/answer and award/receive rep, it said that it was a "measure of trust" and of "quality". This to me is the most important, and made me worry that it would harm or hinder that trust. Secondly, I was concerned about the possible abuse. But given there is a process whereby this can be addressed, I'm happy with this answer. Thanks again.