They're not higher ranked they just have more stuff. I don't get why you want the mode locked off so badly I mean you get some advantage and it's just a number next to their head as far as you should be concerned. The only reason you would want the level gate is because you're a jack ass or you're really insecure and should try and talk to girls sometime, you'll stop wetting yourself with practice. Protip: head to the lavatory to void your bladder before any potential interactions to minimize your chances of embarrassment