Even although this topic isnt taken seriously, by most of you, i will try to say something pretty serious..
When i joined Argonath i was nobody.. VC:MP - nub, deathmatcher :P
Then i came to SA:MP, asking about just everything... after that, when i knew basics about commands and roleplaying i changed my name, so people wouldn't take me as Robis - the one who was asking that many questions..
I was trying to be respected, by showing RESPECT (do not think its asslicking) to others. "Treat as you wish you be treaten"..... After 4-5 months i became AV Leader, then i started to earn first respect "points".... Police roleplaying with Carhartt, Hank and [WS]Altair was that what i was doing whole day... After that i became an admin and then all started... i lost many friends because of that and i got some "real" friends, who probably would leave me in need when i wouldn't be admin... if you know what i mean..
I dont feel popular, i feel known, because most of people have heard about FlameMan, thats why...