Well Yes he is a mod, gold auras are only available to them. Not unlocked at any level sadly.
Really all your sign up date says is "I've known about NG for X years."
As well post count just shows how spammy, or where you post. Some people make tons of posts a day becuase well, they just post alot. Me it depends on my mood really.
My Youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/fuzzum1 11
If you get a ban, it was totally worth it. 10/10, I love you. -Skaren