Confusion on Username Colors/Groups

[SilverLinings]

Maybe this is the right place? I tried to search for an answer but couldn't find one. I see the legend that shows what the different colors of usernames represent, but I have no idea what some of them mean?

For example, what the heck does "Honorary People" mean?

Also, how does one move from Registered to Intermediary to Active Member? Is there an actual criteria?

I've also noticed that people are listed as "Newly Registered" even thought they may have registered years and years ago.

Just confused by these things. Any insight will help my irrational overthinking here!

[Fandango]

Maybe this is the right place? I tried to search for an answer but couldn't find one. I see the legend that shows what the different colors of usernames represent, but I have no idea what some of them mean?

For example, what the heck does "Honorary People" mean?

Also, how does one move from Registered to Intermediary to Active Member? Is there an actual criteria?

I've also noticed that people are listed as "Newly Registered" even thought they may have registered years and years ago.

Just confused by these things. Any insight will help my irrational overthinking here!

I think it has to do with number of posts. I turned pink to purple (Intermediary Users) at ten posts and purple to gold (Active Users) at 100 posts.

I don't know what Honorary People means but there are only two Honorary People. I'm guessing it's a special designation for valued contributions to the community.

[Xtc]

Our two "Honorary People" gave good swrvice when we were re-establishing the site after the meltdown.
@Bondagefreak served a term as a mod and @JasonToddman was a past mod who put up some money in an attempt to save the previous incarnation.

[SilverLinings]

Thank you both! I also didn't know you could click on the categories and see everyone who was tagged as such. Now I do...