Looks like there are many new members who are ranking up. I just saw Peanutswar's post earlier and now, your post @nakamura about your achievement. I just didn't notice which one was posted first but regardless, I would like to congratulate you as well.
From your op, my key takeaway is that, it's never too late to change and be better. Those days of you sh*t posting are long gone. And this achievement of yours is a proof of that. Surely, there are lot of lower ranking members or even higher ones that are motivated and inspired by what you have achieved.
Congratulations once again, kabayan!