OP, you've been on the site for over a year and don't know about the merit system? I'm very surprised. Usually, we see the opposite picture: newcomers are most aware of the merits and rules of the forum.

But I see your posts. You are participating in a bounty for writing articles. Feel free to transfer your skills to this forum. I don't know how lucky you are, but the facts show that you can write something.

Increase your activity and be sure your ranks are already waiting for you. You have already left your comfort zone, that is, the bounty section. Now you should look around and get acquainted with all the life on the forum.