I feel silly for asking this,
 

I got acquainted with POTCO a long time ago, but was unable to play for very long because of computer issues not allowing the game to run properly. I quit for quite some time. I don't remember exactly how long ago this was though, and I don't remember taking part in any betas for this game, although I suppose it's possible.

On the forum, I am listed as a "Founder". I thought founders were people who pre-ordered the game and had gold names in-game. I don't. My name is blue if I pay and gray if I don't.

Does the Founder status on the forums just dictate how long a person has been a registered member? I know this sounds bad, but I don't know what I did to get a "Founder" status for anything!

Founder in the forums means you signed up as one of the first 5000 members u get a free sig and up for life and a neat founder tag below your name

Founder in game means you paid for the game before dec 2nd 2007

both have nothing in common besides their name

There you have more info about Founder Status

Okay, awesome. I appreciate the responses. And Gabyta, thanks for the link!