i have spend time on these 2 forums, and i think there are many differences now between these 2.
ALTtalks is easier to rank up than BTCtalks, its so much better for newbies... so i think in the long run, ALTtalks can do better. its really not easy to get merits. + i have to pay to be a copper member in BTCtalks, what kind of rule is that? and copper member still have many restrictions too... i paid and still get restrictions?? its really not fair for us.
however, this does not mean i hate BTCtalk, i still love both forums
There is no need for this comparison in my opinion because bitcointalk was once an easy forum like altcointalk to rank up, but as a result of too many spammers and account farmers the moderators change the ranking system,
Bitcointalk is more than 10 years and for the most part of tjose years members were able to rank up freely without any stress, so there is a reason for the change, hopefully this place will remain the same as it progresses or if the need arises look for an alternative method of ranking up that won't be too strict on members.