Yes,rates determine the altitude of a goiitian.Every goiitian want to improve his altitude to a blazing or at least a cool goiitian or else he/she would have left this forum as soon as he/she had joined.Do u get my point??Therefore almos all people in this forum want to get more ratings to improve their altitude and gain respect.I don't disencourage guys/gals who ask me for rating.It is good to rate them when u think that their articles or answers r perfect.In the begining I was also like that but now I have cooled down a bit but still I ask people to rate me if they find my answers or articles satisfactory.
Be not afraid of growing slowly.
Be afraid only of standing still.