[peppermint_tea]

If I read this right :

step 1 : create an actor ; let's say ACTOR1

step 2 : create multiple actors (bots etc) let's say ACTOR[A-Z] to raise the reputation of ACTOR1

step 3 : use all the Rating Token Balance (R) of ACTOR[A-Z] to give reputation (S) to ACTOR1

step4 : ACTOR1 now have a good reputation on the blockchain

step5 : ???

step6 : back to nickserv on irc with known nicknames to find someone with good reputation

EDIT : I missed the "Note they can only acquire reputation by being good Actors in the eyes of already-good Actors" but I am curious to see how this could not be rigged by a algorithm

[TruthWillHurt]

You didn't miss it, you're right. Actors get "S" reputation they can award others periodically.

The max amount they can accumulate/award is based on their own reputation.

Makes no difference. 1 bot awarding 50 points or 50 bots awarding 1 point each..