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.

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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.

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

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FrugalRican wrote:

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

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Yes....exactly! 

And member ranking rebucketing is possible.

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llecs wrote:

And member ranking rebucketing is possible.

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Starting Score: TU:650 - EQ: 672
Current Score: TU: 706 - EQ: 680 - EX: 699
Goal Score: 700
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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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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.

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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.

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Goal Score: 720

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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.