Apparently there is some sort of leveling system here on Gamespot and when you join you of course start at level 1.  I'm good with this ranking system, but I wonder, "How exactly does the system work?"  I cant honestly figure it out.  It has to do with participation on the site, but what kind?  I keep running into things that tell me I need to be on a certain level to do things, and I am impatient, I suppose.  Does writing this blog help?  Does putting games on my OWNS list help?  Does just tracking or using the site help?  I cant seem to find a definitive answer anywhere.  All I know is that it seems to be going up and hopefully at a decent rate.  This is where the problem is.  I want to post videos.  I have to be on level 10 here to post videos, or I could pay for a gamespot account.  I suppose I could pay but I am cheap when it comes to this kind of stuff.  I have a lot more time on my hands than money.  Just a thought... I am going to keep doing what I am doing and making my vids waiting for the day that I can get them posted.