You're kind of forgetting the fact that "reputation" in this game is a complete joke. We can bribe any group for a relatively pathetic sum of money. Hell, a group that is absolutely hated by a faction can still bribe their way to full green reputation or do missions because, hey, this isn't real life. It's a game and therefore reputation is absolutely meaningless when it comes to in-game stuff.
On a more thread relevant note, please bring back the old system where it was possibly to permanently revoke technology. I think it's for the best that people actually have to work for what they want. I mean really, what's the point anymore anyway? There's just no motivation to do anything new, all there is to do is repeat what we've been doing for years now. Log on, do some pointless stuff all so in most cases we can pew. Where is the motivation for any sort of creativity? Where is the motivation for any stories? Don't tell me that they should be for the sake of themselves, that stuff takes serious time, effort and dedication. Since this community is not one for writing to be appreciated, then what's the motivation to do ANYTHING on this server?