For me the feeling when i was a neophyte and the feeling now that i am an addict r just kinda d same, wakoko. i guess. same with Ms. Alline, d reputations given by other ftalkers makes my stay here more worthwhile. Aside from that, i think, the rank u obtain is only provisional (unless you win that title for some reasons) It can always change once you reached the required number of posts of another position. Yeah, change of ranks can somehow bring a happy feeling. (except for the banned&cursed status) However, the persons you came to know during those moments you post n d different parts of the forum make your sojourn inside this virtual environment more exciting and at the same time remarkable. To increase the number of your sensible post is good. To gain positive rep+ from others is better. But To meet real friends here is the best. ^ Just like what d individual above me did.