On one hoof, yes, I am petrified of some ranks. For example:
Alicorn = Power.
Feld0 = Alicorn = Power.
Which would lead me to fear Feld0, should I not see any glimpse of the not-completely-business side (which, admittedly, I have only seen in Feld0 Memes). Logic.
On the other hoof, seeing those high-ranking badges could inspire me to be like the great people behind them, and give quality posts regularly until I reach my goal. Also logic.
Sorry Pinkie.
Also, I suppose my ever-lurking fear could be caused by a horrible experience in which the moderators restricted us so much we could only rhyme about our misery--they wouldn't let us say it directly--and make role-plays about it. The most common modweapon in all of these role-plays? The Almighty Banhammer. Now, I'd like to say I've left this life behind, but I'm experiencing major withdrawal symptoms and may run back to the mods begging for mercy for my deserting them. I've been there since before my childhood ended...it's a special place for me. I felt so many feels, made so many friends, gave out so many brownies... Ah, I miss RES dearly. It hurts me now to think of it. Poetry time, I guess.