How does the ranking work?

Don't know the exact mechanics but here's what happens. You post something and certain things can happen, its all based on other members. You could be rated positive for responding to a persons thread or making good posts, discussions. You could be rated negative for being abusive to another member, being off topic. Or you could be screwballed, rated negative because someone doesn't like your opinion on you yourself. Just don't be too vociferous and you should be fine. Good luck Isyaimno.