Re: Forum ranks/positions/badges (What do those shiny coins under my name mean?)
Dat feel when you get excited about having 400+ activity, only to realize Legend is 480 and won't happen for nearly 3 months. 
I think the reason for 90% of the people that are eagerly waiting to rank up is due to them getting a higher signature rate.
Beside all the signature stuff there is no real benefit to become a hero or legendary.