Indeed, it does reflect post count, to a degree. But "post pumping" is very much against the rules, so there's no way to actually see your post count, and the numbers for the ranks are fairly arbitrary.
As for custom titles, those are also pretty random
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Some were given out for "service to Dumpshock" back when we had a couple donation drives a couple years ago (We do not normally take donations though, as Mark is committed to keeping this place a totally free site with no feelings of obligation), and some have been given out to freelancers, playtesters, and folks who have just amused us Admin types
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Bull