I wouldn't say rarely, depends on the site really. In some places it's handed out like candy to the friends of the staff (this seems especially prevalent with new sites that don't really have anyone who's contributed enough to warrant VIP status yet), in others it's a worthwhile position only achieved by dedicated uploaders/posters/contributors.
I'd agree with the first bit of the statement though. Being VIP somewhere doesn't make you any inherently better. It's what you did to get there that defines your worth as a member.
Some sites assign VIPs because the members are prominent/VIP members elsewhere. That's the real kicker, if you ask me.
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