You see, in this life just run your race and stop looking at other people progress that's the only way you can do exploits but checking on people way of life or wanting to do what others does might stagnate one in life instead do things differently in a way that it will stand out from others. You viewed a profile of someone who had more than a thousand posts but yet a member of the forum, have you really made out time to go through the person's posts to know if they're constructive, and if those posts were made in relevant boards of the forum. I believe that this forum is not biased and everything is done accordingly here so there's no how someone will make thousands of posts without getting to a full member if the posts are constructive and of good qualities. Though sometimes, one can make a thousand posts and still be a member rank but it's dependent on the time frame from when the account was opened as you might achieve the desired merits to enter a new rank but your activity may not be due.

Saying you might spend 10 years and still a member is just somewhat ridiculous because you actually sound like someone who isn't courageous and as a result you judge things from the end rather than the beginning. A good beginning most times lands us to a good ending as you can't run into conclusions without even giving a try, so be more confident about yourself and shouldn't be influenced by people who ain't making an impact in life but rather be hopeful and look at people that are successful and do things accordingly then you will see positive results.