I am glad you keep checking
Maybe I'll add in some funny jokes to make it more fun
It began when Captain profession came about. As it was new people were wanting to compare who was where. Previous skills contributed, so essentially it was all about sussing it out. As time went on, the use of the skills surrounding captain became apparent, and people got competitive!
So where do we fit in? Well, the vast majority of "skillers" in space are not pilots, they are the repair crew. They work bloody hard on their skills, and we thought it was only right that they got the chance to show those pilots its not only them who can show their hard work paying off
Its many little things to many different people. For some its competitive, for others its a chance to keep track with their own progress. Some use it to see where they are at on the grand scheme of things, some use it to prove their dedication and others just to have that little badge to show for their blooming hard work
To me, I am one of those people who get a lot from seeing others succeed, I enjoy seeing people achieve greater levels and updating them over time