Honestly, the only time I noticed or cared about the classifications was when I was a new member myself. It seemed like forever until I'd cross the milestones of Junior Ledgie, Ledgie, Senior Ledgie, Addicted Ledgie, etc. I'd say the same is true of most members- they only pay attention to their own statuses. That's human nature, I suppose.
In other words, if you are a new(er) member, please don't let that make you feel any less legitimate than anyone else. We're all here for the same reason- discussing & debating this ever frustrating band we all can't shake an abusive addiction to.