There is no use of brand new member. I think brand new member is necessary. Also @op probably you have forgot to mention few paid membership eg: donator, VIP, copper. Though I do not know when it was added either on beginning or after few days/months/years.
We're going to need another rank above Legendary eventually (if we don't already).
If so, few legendary will be able to go higher rank. But many legendary will be on same point for merit