You need to post something in order to earn rank. So get busy.
1-9 posts =
0 stars = Neophyte
10-49 posts =
0 stars = Junior Member
50 posts =
1 star = Associate Member
150 posts =
2 stars = Member
1000 posts =
3 stars = Senior Member
4500 posts =
4 stars = Board Member
8000 posts =
5 stars = Senior Board Member
It should at least be the goal of everyone to attain at least "
Member" rank. Anything less is... well...you know.