Seedboxes..

im in most of the top sites but i only got a seedbox a couple of days ago, so it made no difference to me.

its easier to get in if you make friends

I don't think seedboxes help you get into high level accounts unless your a trader. I never owned a seedbox but intend to get one to boast my ratio's a bit on some sites. It's hard to compete. Just be active, contribute, help others who are like minded or not. That will get you noticed and people wanting to invite you to other places. It's like making friends in real life. These people are your friends cause you all think alike, have common goals, intellectual, through mutual friends, etc. It all helps your case when it's all good.