Open appreciation, achievement of Hero rank, heading to legendary.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Wow it has been an interesting journey and fruitful mid-year, starter this year by ranking up from member rank to Full member (January) and now I just achieved the Hero member status (July). Sorry if you consider this type of posts not necessary but where I'm from, we were taught (in koffee's voice) that gratitude is a must & as I grew up with that mindset it has helped me alot even during difficult times as just a heartfelt thank you has given me more favors than I ever imagined. I remember when I was a full member needing around +/- 30 merits to rank up I recieved simultaneously merit from a source and out of joy I thanked him, the next day more sources awarded my quality post merits which ranked me up. Don't know if it was a mere coincidence or merit sources just doing their thing but still it was an experience that motivated me into putting in more effort into adding to my knowledge and contributing in the little way I could to interesting and quality discussion and so far my efforts has been rewarded.

I must say, you won't understand the work inwhich these sources (especially those with more responsibility due to the large number of monthly allocations) put into searching for merit worthy post as they have to read through bunch of spams just to find worthy posts, you won't understand their selfless act, volunteering their time to contribute to the affair of the forum until you experience it yourself.  We don't appreciate these guys enough so i just wanted to let everyone part of the system that keeps the forum active, from the admin to moderators to recovery team to DT members to merit sources to quality campaign managers down to decent forum users, that your work is been appreciated and you should keep up the good work.

This was meant to be a self congratulating post but instead I want to congratulate all those that made this journey successful, thank you all especially my biggest merit fans. I'll continue contributing in the best way I can.
            


Regards,
Brainboss ®

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[rhomelmabini]

Congratulations for ranking up now as a Hero Member Brainboss, as saying that I have learned from an Anime "hard work never betrays".

You really are the suited user that is worthy of emulation to those on the lower ranks that want to rank up.

[tranthidung]

Congratulations, Brainboss!
In fact, you will need to more weeks to rank up, but it does not a big matter. I remember that I ranked up to Full Member and Senior Member around a few weeks before you. But now, you raced so fast to the Hero Member rank. That's not only a really big surprise, but also a motivation for me. 

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Don't know if it was a mere conhecidence or merit sources just doing their thing but still it was an experience that motivated me into putting in more effort into adding to my knowledge and contributing in the little way I could to interesting and quality discussion and so far my efforts has been rewarded.

I don't think it was a coincidence or merit sources just doing their "job"--you make some good, helpful posts and were rewarded for them accordingly.  If that motivated you to do even better, that's fantastic; I wish more members would adopt that attitude.

Congrats on hitting Hero member.  Getting up to Legendary these days is a Herculean task, but I have confidence you'll make it.  It'll take some time, just like it did for members before the merit system, but you'll get there.  Best of luck in your journey.

[bernardos]

Positive threads like yours are always welcome. As a sign of gratitude both towards merit sources but also as proof that hard work pays off and that it is possible to rank up. Those who believe that it is impossible are doing something wrong. I dont think it is off topic in Meta but maybe it could be better suited in the Beginners board for Newbies to read it and get the needed motivation to apply themselves for the ranks they desire.

[Becky666]

<.snip.> We don't appreciate these guys enough so i just wanted to let everyone part of the system that keeps the forum active, from the admin to moderators to recovery team to DT members to merit sources to quality campaign managers down to decent forum users, that your work is been appreciated and you should keep up the good work.

Will succumb to this because most of us forum member had never one day appreciate those ladies and gentlemen that we are fortunate to have on this indefatigable forum, a forum which is full of potential men and women of substance, for some of us here; we find it difficult to cope with the posting and replying to problem threads that needed attentions but wondered where these ladies and gentlemen get their strength and courage from. They are worthy of our appreciation for be there for us whenever I need them to clarify some doubting issues regarding the trending technology.

With my humble self, I appreciate your achievement of be a Hero member rank and wish you more in future. Without an iota of doubt, your threads where my very first threads that gave me hope and that of cabalism13, I will always remain grateful to those who actually took it upon themselves to assist building the Beginners & Help section of this forum; they gave us an insight into the broader forum in order to succeed.

[The Cryptovator]

Congratulations..... you have been doing good job and deserve it as well. It was not very easy to become hero nowadays since there is merit system.

Most likely I will be Hero on coming 14 days.

[LoyceV]

Congratulations! You've come a long way and worked hard to make a name for yourself

[eternalgloom]

I haven't come across your name too much, but I just checked your latest posts and created topics and I'm pleasantly surprised.
Like, even though your English isn't 100% perfect (it's good and understandable though), you still put quite a lot of effort into what you write on the forum.

I see you're from Nigeria, which really puts a smile on my face, because you're single-handedly improving the reputation of your country.
Of course I know that there are many good people in Nigeria (and every country of course), but on the internet you tend to see a lot of negativity surrounding that particular country.

Really great of you to put in your best effort to become a productive member of Bitcointalk!

[bitart]

Nice job
And don't forget, the next stop is the Legendary rank
If you're lucky enough, you'll have your lucky number just near to the minimum activity requirement
Make sure you'll have the necessary merits by that time too
Keep up the good work and it won't be a problem

[TheBeardedBaby]

Great news, congrats! I remember the time I ranked up to Hero, not so long ago. We have a long way to Legendary but with patience everything can be achieved.
Keep up the good work man.

[Indamuck]

We get enough of these posts, did you really need to brag about obtaining a forum rank?  If some of you merit hunters put that same type of effort into the real world you could already be millionaires.

I often forget that merit is even thing, don't even pay attention to it usually.  Just encourages people to play favorites.

[Upgrade00]

We get enough of these posts, did you really need to brag about obtaining a forum rank?  If some of you merit hunters put that same type of effort into the real world you could already be millionaires.

This post does not come off as a brag, but rather an appreciation post, yes some people actively desire(hunt maybe) merits and put in effort in giving out quality content. It's always nice to see such effort appreciated.
There are different motives for being on this forum, and so long as you do not adversely affect the forum through your actions (scam or spam), it's okay.
Maybe they put in the effort in real life and maybe they are millionaires.

Congratulations on your new rank.

[LogitechMouse]

We get enough of these posts, did you really need to brag about obtaining a forum rank? 

I don't think that this is a bragging post made by the OP. This is an appreciation post and at the same time, an inspiration post for other members out there who wants a higher rank.

I often forget that merit is even thing, don't even pay attention to it usually.  Just encourages people to play favorites.

I don't even care too even if I have a high merit or not as long as I CAN WEAR AN AVATAR!!!! although there are times that it comes to my mind that I need to get some merit blah blah.

[TMAN]

There is 50, now stop fucking about and get to 1k quicker than it took to get the 500 dude

[tranthidung]

You have been here too: Inspirational stories from self-made promoted users

A new story from a fully self-made Hero member.
Open appreciation, achievement of Hero rank (by CryptopreneurBrainboss).

I still think that such topic is more relevant if posted in Beginners & Help board.

[Heisenberg_Hunter]

You are a perfect example to a lot more people who are doing good here and contributing to the forum positively in some way or the other. Many of us have realized the true essense of this forum only at a later stage and once they were realized we have started contributing and were rewarded with merits. suchmoon and dbshck is one among the top merit senders and sources with insanely large allocation of smerits per month. If they were sending the smerits lesser, we would have been lagging by some merits as most of us would be having only limited smerits to share to others.

Though I have received majority of my merits from the Technical Board and Meta, I am not a technical guy before knowing about btc. I was not a developer nor I am no way related to the computer systems till 2016. Everything right from C++, Java, Cryptography, Data Structures, (more recently C#) was self learned in the period of 1 year through consistent learning and helping the fellow forum members. Today I am able to compile and test the bitcoin software and see to that if I can be of any help to the developer community. This forum offers various opportunities to prove what we are capable of which can not be achieved in the real world.

Congrats on achieving the Hero Rank and for the journey to the Legendary. 

[Sharon121212]

Congratulations brainboss you have really shown that there is no such thing as racism or segregation in the forum. You hard work has spoken loud and had paved way for your success. I started my journey also with the right thought deviating from what the fellow thoughts(merit and ranking up is for a particular set) that invited me here. I reach out to newbies or any one struggling to rank up that it's never too late to start improving look out for source of motivation, aspire to be at your possible best,  make your next post your best post, don't feel inferior you little knowledge might be helpful.

[Nnuego]

I believe what you put your mind or best into,you'll surely make it. Very hard work deserve a pay one day. That's what happens to you. You've really put in best in bitcointalk forum and you're rewarded. This is just a challenge for us as upcoming members to put in our best to be level up someday. Enjoy cos is not an easy task

[virendarnagpal]

Congratulations for ranking up and also congratulations for getting 50 at one  stroke from Tman  . 
Proud to be a part of sharing your happy moments.