In the signature, or maybe Avatar change, boxes there is a space to fill in called "status message." Is that supposed to show in the posts? My input status does not change, stays at New Member. Should it change upon specifying a status message, and if so, should it be visible in the post?
Status messages are displayed on your profile page and thumbnail card. The text beneath your avatar is unaffected by posting a status message.
Your 'title'— the wording below your forum name (currently 'New Member') is set by the forum admins. There is a whole, lengthy thread on that particular process on how one 'attains' a custom title. (hint: like the baby-bottom smooth shave, you don't chase it, it comes to you).
Don't mess with the admins. Custom titles are picked by them. I should have been satisfied with Well-Known Member.
Some members open this thread, and we never hear from them again. Proceed with caution. http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-custom-title-thread.27373/