Yep it seems to be based upon the amount of posts that you make on the forum and in whatever guise the posts are made! I assume that if you made 500 what I call "Howdy Doody" posts you will automatically become an Elite Member. It seems to be based on a loyalty mechanism. If folks don't post then we learn nothing and although I rarely post to "newbies" as new members are referred to, it is important that some will welcome a lot of new members. It is not based on ability, years of experience, identifying finds or knowledge of history! If you are interested in titles keep posting!!!!