chalambok

I have some questions about the terms 'novice', 'advanced' and whatever else there may be underneath contributors' names. What do they mean and what do they pertain to? Does it just reference one's number of contributions to the forum or is it a reference to what one has proclaimed as his martial arts resume or what? I feel an explanation somewhere so people can see it would be informative, and may help to evaluate the opinions expressed by contributors. Thank you-Steve Wilson