This is an update that was a long time coming. We didn't take enough into consideration when deciding on raining and people that were posting could supersede those that were actually helping others with the community.

This is not to say that your post and posts about motivation are not incredibly helpful and useful to people. That is not what we're saying. We're just saying that there are many more metrics that need to be considered when deciding on what to do rank and where to rank someone.

This includes everything from the training that they're doing, The website says they're building, The people that they're helping, The timeliness of the responses, the engagement that they are getting, and of course there're ongoing interactions within the community and whether they are impacting people in a positive or negative way.

there is no manual control in the algorithm and is entirely based on people other interactions within the position at. I just want to make that clear as well. We don't want to rank who we think Is an ambassador, we want the ambassador to rank for their attributes and what they're doing within the system.

If you have actively been helping people in a public manner on a day-to-day basis about their business with elements of their business, then you will see the results in terms of your rankings.

The post launch by Carson will indicate the metrics that are we are now considering. Have a read if you want more information on this: Ambassador Ranking 2017 Update: Pay-it-forward! PS. I used dictation for this so I hope there are too many spelling and grammar mistakes!

Rick, you expressed my sentiments on the new rating system so much more eloquently than I could ever have. Yes, I share your frustration as I returned after some time away with my day job and saw my drop from 100 to now around 360! It is a bit frustrating but I hope you continue with your great blogs. I look forward to reading them.

All the best.

Wayne

Hi Rick, No ranking system is perfectly fair and beneficial to all. Changes are needed to meet new business directions. Why don't you hang on a little while longer and let the system iron out? I believe the clouds will soon clear and you will see the silver lining.

Members enjoy your unique literacy style and would certainly miss you if you call it quit. To me, members that rank under 300 are passionate, helpful and fantastic people in the community. You are no exception. [Kelsey]

I had a huge free fall too but although I was a bit surprised in the beginning it really doesn't change in how I conduct myself here at WA.

First, I was never interested in becoming an Ambassador unless it will happen somehow, naturally, without me actively aiming for it.

I do participate as much as I can and as my valuable time leaves room for it. Personal reasons are a huge factor right now in my life.

However, I respect Kyle's and Carson's approach to change whatever they think needs to be changed, after all, it is their business. Period!

I, on the other hand, need to do what is best for my business and if my personal responsibilities will leave me the time, this is where I will spend it.

Of course, I love the WA community and if I can I will answer questions, create a training or write a post. It has to be natural to me and it has to be timely as well, otherwise, I will be overwhelmed and this is not what I need besides all the stuff I am already dealing with.

Everyone needs to decide for themselves what is important to them, being an active part of WA is still important to me but not more important than my own business or my private life.

After all the day as only 24 hours and we all have to use it wisely.

Just my final 2 cents to this whole ranking subject. Enough said already. :)

Sylvia

Your poem sounds like my grandma's tone, you remind me of her.
I just got an Ambassador Badge, I'm happily encouraged.

l rank success by the problems we solved and not by an acquired asset.

The community at WA makes a positive impact in the world and you and l are that community.
We are solution providers and that is why we are successful.....

Cheers.

Great poem about your view, Rick. I totally get it and can identify with it as well. I, too, had a huge free-fall and my head is spinning from it.
LOL

I just remind myself that I do help those I can and no computer and its analytics can decide my worth (alias my comments, trainings, blog) better than those who find value in them.

I also remind myself that being ranked at the top does mean my business is also at the top.

So, in short, it's all good and this too will pass!

Keep doing what you do, Rick, I appreciate you no matter what your 'number'.

Namaste
M

With all respect, why do you even care about ranking on this website? What does that do to you? I don't much understand why would it upset you. Perhaps I look at things differently here because I use this website as a tool. Or a class. The way I look at it, my accomplishment is being rewarded by the results of what I learn from here. I know people here that are ranked over 5000 but they cash out big time on the concept and methods they learned here, and that's the ultimate goal we are here for, isn't it?

Once again, I mean no disrespect. I just don't really get it why it is so important to have a high rank here. I'm sure that friends you made here won't think of you any less, and I am pretty sure this rank drop does not affect your websites and income generated by them.

WOW!!! That's a powerful poem, Rick.

I definitely have mixed feelings about the changes: On one hand, I agree that people who are consistently helping others on Live Chat and answering the "unanswered" questions and such should be "rewarded". On the other hand, there seems to be a belief that many who were Ambassadors "gamed" the system, and they have now been removed.

I know the thought, time, and care I took to write each and every post. I also know that for every person I followed and welcomed, I read each and every bio. As opposed to sending a generic welcome, I wrote something different for each person I welcomed.

It's times like these that we have to already know our true worth. If I received that from a little yellow cup that I can't even hold, then something is wrong. All I have to do is read the comments from people to know that I am making a contribution and adding value to this community.

You are one of a kind, Rick. Regardless of the change in status, your contribution added tremendous value to this community and will continue to do so. Thank you for always allowing your light to shine. Please don't stop sharing your Twilight Zone-like mind with us.

Veronica

I don't think anybody has any issue with you posting poems or humor or being creative. In fact it's one thing Kyle and Carson have always welcomed and encouraged, because they know the strength of the community.

The issue is that these kind of posts shouldn't contribute towards having a higher rank, and frankly, rightly so.

What a day Rick. I beat them to the punch (and may have triggered a premature release) by my post about "Time for readjustment" yesterday.
Everything has been cleverly done down to potential psy ops leaving me still in the ambassador ranks 3 from the bottom as a potential spur to climb back up.
If so they didn't really read my post. I don't care if I'm 30,300,3000 or 30,000 at this point. There's more to do that I've been putting off.
I love your poetry.
The difference between the "evolved" WA and totalitarian regimes is they burned books in the public square. Here with the internet the can obliterate or hide your ideas with the push of a button. "progress"