The problem is, not simply that this thread was needlessly raised from the dead, but that it was done by way of repeating false information.; to wit:

In order for a common person's website to reach a 10 you pretty much have to

  • be the only game in town in regards to your subject matter and/or keywords - FALSE
  • be regarded as the top authority of the site's subject beforehand or - FALSE
  • get a lot (like thousands or maybe millions) of other websites linking back to you. - TRUE