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[my25reasons]

That makes sense. I just giggle a little when my rank changes. I don't come on here for the rank though, so they can rank me how ever they want.

[mod-moose]

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my25reasons wrote:

LOL I totally don't understand the ranking system.

Today I'm considered a New Contributer (nevermind that I've been contributing for over a year now)

3/26/12 Valued member

2/21/12 Established member

1/26/12 Member (not new anymore, just a member now )

12/19/11 New Member

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Hi my25reasons,

The rank names might not exactly relate to every users. The ranks are based on more than just posts.  There is a formula that includes reading, posting, visiting, etc.

[FrugalRican]

So it's like a FICO score for forum posts?

[mod-moose]

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FrugalRican wrote:

So it's like a FICO score for forum posts?

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Yes....exactly! 

[llecs]

And member ranking rebucketing is possible.

[Repo-ed]

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llecs wrote:

And member ranking rebucketing is possible.

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[steffiejoe]

Sorry if I missed this but I've been a member here since 2007 and my status has been changed to new contributor . I'm confused because I see others who have posted less then me and registered much later,  yet they have a higher ranking.

Who decides what your ranking is? What's the criteria?

I don't post often but I'm a long term lurker.

Thanks for your response as I am sadden by this change in my status.

[MarineVietVet]

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steffiejoe wrote:

Sorry if I missed this but I've been a member here since 2007 and my status has been changed to new contributor . I'm confused because I see others who have posted less then me and registered much later,  yet they have a higher ranking.

Who decides what your ranking is? What's the criteria?

I don't post often but I'm a long term lurker.

Thanks for your response as I am sadden by this change in my status.

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From the very first post of this thread Barry wrote: We'll soon be adding 12 new ranks and a more robust set of ranking criteria that (before you ask) will not be disclosed publicly.

[retroAction]

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steffiejoe wrote:

Sorry if I missed this but I've been a member here since 2007 and my status has been changed to new contributor . I'm confused because I see others who have posted less then me and registered much later,  yet they have a higher ranking.

Who decides what your ranking is? What's the criteria?

I don't post often but I'm a long term lurker.

Thanks for your response as I am sadden by this change in my status.

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Chances are that your rank before was "Valued Member" and "New Contributer" is actually a step up in the ranks. So, congrats!

Refer to this post though if you have more questions.

[mod-moose]

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steffiejoe wrote:

Sorry if I missed this but I've been a member here since 2007 and my status has been changed to new contributor . I'm confused because I see others who have posted less then me and registered much later,  yet they have a higher ranking.

Who decides what your ranking is? What's the criteria?

I don't post often but I'm a long term lurker.

Thanks for your response as I am sadden by this change in my status.

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Hi steffiejoe,

The ranks are based on more than just posts.  There is a formula that includes reading, posting, visiting, etc.  Here is the ranking hierarchy with New Visitor being the beginning rank for everyone.  I looked at your numbers and you're not going to find anyone with a lower post count at a higher rank. If you do, please let me know and so I can investigate.  Thank you. 

Epic Contributor

Mega Contributor

Super Contributor

Senior Contributor

Valued Contributor

Established Contributor

Frequent Contributor

Regular Contributor

Contributor

New Contributor

Valued Member

Established Member

Member

New member

Valued Visitor

Established Visitor

Visitor

New Visitor