Great detail here, is there a newer version available or does this still stand?
I believe older thread about rules, guidelines and forum information are updated whenever changes are made. So the version is always up to date.
Ranks
Update on 9/19/18: Merit points are now added
May I ask if it's possible to have the last edited option added?
So users would be able to check when last a post was edited.
I have an activity > 100. Why my rank is not increased?
Merit:
In addition to Activity you now need Merit to achieve each rank. The required merit is detailed below:
Brand new: 0
Newbie: 0
Jr Member: 1
Member: 10
Full Member: 100
Sr. Member: 250
Hero Member: 500
Legendary: 1000
I believe this answers your question.
You'd need at least one merit to get promoted from newbie.
And more merits for subsequent rank ups