Ranks are based on participation level and length of membership
Share the 
... not the hate 
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@Anonymous Thanks for the feedback and suggestion. I have been a community member since 2012 and have recently took a position as the Inventor community forum specialist for Autodesk. As far as the dislike button goes, if people get out of line and start posting negative comments, erroneous information, derogatory statements, etc. typically the members sort them out fairly quickly, or I will report them to the moderator if it is egregious. We want to stay positive here, not everyone is equally knowledgeable and will inevitably ask questions that are already answered or not well thought out. It is our charge to point them in the right direction, educate them, and train them on the proper way to handle a conversation here. This community is unique in that most people here are genuinely supportive in seeking help and giving help. The kudos and ranks are just identifiers to show appreciation and general level of experience. There are people in here that should get a kudos on every post because their knowledge is invaluable and for them to share it freely is in my opinion a saintly endeavor. I could not have gotten my career started years ago without the support here and am now directly involved with it's function, which I feel proud to be a part of. Continue to stay involved, further your skills, and you will keep climbing professionally. My first job was a janitor, then busboy, assembly line worker, phone operator, technical support, drafter, engineer, designer, inventor. It's not in a label, it is how you plan on moving forward and reaching your next goal. Ask questions, stay hungry, keep inventing. The numbers, ranks, kudos, and success will follow.
Kelly Young
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Hi SAIMUL,
You've posted on the Inventor Forum, but this topic is not related to Autodesk Inventor, and so it would be better suited for the Community FeedBack Forum: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-feedback/bd-p/3011
Be aware that the ranking system has been discussed many, many times, so a search on that forum will likely return some past discussions on the topic, that might help you understand how and why it works as it currently does.
With that in mind please see this FAQ post concerning the ranking system:
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/community-faq/community-ranks/td-p/5384633
Also, note that a listing of all of the forums can be viewed at this link, in case you have other questions that relate to another product, or topic that is not related to Autodesk Inventor
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/custom/page/page-id/Discussions-Page
I hope this helps.
Curtis
http://inventortrenches.blogspot.com
@Anonymous wrote:
I think there should be also option for dislike like kudos.
This is not social media. Its a professional site where people seek assistance. It deserve respect by everybody. Dislike is not something that needs to be here If this option was here and you started disliking others recommendations, questions, or their solutions.. I will tell you wouldn't get far with the community. I know we all have bad days and frustration boils over but taking it out on other users like disliking them or saying the wrong thing is not something that you want to do.
As other have stated.. Numbers or rankings don't mean anything. They were put in place years ago to get people to help out more. Its not worth anything now. Yes some rankings may be high with limited experience,while others have a lower ranking with a lot of knowledge.
In the end if you are willing to support that's great, but don't worry about your ranking or numbers.. If you provide valuable information and solutions that's what others will care about.
Mark Lancaster
& Autodesk Services MarketPlace Provider
Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional & not an Autodesk Employee
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@JDMather That's funny..
Well the Tesla promise went out the door with Carl...
I can get you a matchbox/hot wheel version if you like and hand it over at AU.. Will that work?
Mark Lancaster
& Autodesk Services MarketPlace Provider
Autodesk Inventor Certified Professional & not an Autodesk Employee
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@Mark.Lancaster wrote:
Well the Tesla promise went out the door with Carl...
I guess your probably right. 
I heard Andrew say that Elon Musk wouldn't even return his emails.
@mmontes016 schrieb:
how can i level up my ranking to 6?
Do the next step - up to 5
Nevertheless - Level 4 vs 2 inputs seems not a bad situation.
Walter Holzwarth
The forum rank system is a black box to the users. Someone at Autodesk knows, but the algorithm is not public.
I've only advanced by posting questions and answers over the years that I have been a registered member of the forum.
Steve Walton
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@TimelesslyTiredYouth welcome to the forum, I don't know who Anonymous was, but that is a retired account and they are no longer active on the forums, which makes it unlikely they will respond to you 😉
here is the info on the ranks for your review:
Community Ranks - Autodesk Community
Also, since this is not an Inventor related topic I've asked that this be moved to the general community room page.