@david-rosenblatt I think you’re missing the point - it’s not about not using your rank to promote yourself, it’s about that rank alone isn’t enough to win over a client, and that there are several more factors that will determine whether you’re a good fit for a project (or if the client is a good fit for you).
Ultimately the Marketplace is exactly that - a place to market yourself where clients can choose to hire you based on their best judgement.