you probably have to ask these questions again once your total posts past 2000
the most recent 2 oracle ACE nominee their total posts all well over 3000
"...you can't set out to become an ACE. It's something that happens to you along the way, a sign that somebody else has spotted your efforts and deemed them worthy of merit. Nor should you bother to try to become an ACE. If the activity is not meaningful to you irrespective of ACE-hood then you probably won't make the grade anyway."
I like Tim's comments to your post
It's not an indication of ability, it's rather a recognization of your willingness to help others and contribute to the community.
by the way Mark Rittman's blog is not working for me. Maybe it's too busy.
