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English threads only, No ICO threads, No ANN threads - Currently top merited threads but will be improved to include other good threads.
Some of the threads are included because the replies are brilliant.

MERIT THREADS
Merit network analysis: merit rank distribution and satellites by sncc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3759121.0)
Global structure of merit networks by sncc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3650124.0)
User's sMerit Network size – Data to select possible Merit Sources by DdmrDdmr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3873631.0)
Top 30 Merit givers per board - Interactive Tool to spot possible Merit Sources by Piggy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4393868.0)
100 Days of Merit by zentdex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3779983.0)
Is it true that we only send sMerit to our “buddies” ? by DdmrDdmr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4361107.0)
Eigenvectors in merit network space by sncc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3803541.0)
Forum Merited Messages- Does size count? by DdmrDdmr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4181253.0)
TMAN'S Guide To Getting Merit (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3376729.msg35411537#msg35411537)
[April fools] New new rank requirements (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3232693.0)
Merit System Upgrade (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2827596.0)
USERS THAT ARE ABUSING MERIT SYSTEM (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2823221.0)
Enhanced merit UI [1.1] (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2833350.0)
FAQ: Everything you need to know about forum 'activity, account ranks and merit (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2766177.0)
Merit is the best thing that happened to new users (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2828014.0)
 sMerit Post-Review (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2819141.0)
😎 [ANN] The Utmost Epic, Totally Tubular sMerit Giveaway ~ 170 sM Available 😎 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3055943.0)
Any advice on how I can earn merit? (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3201367.0)

ANTI SPAM & CLUTTER THREADS
Overview of Bitcointalk Signature Anti-Spam Campaign Managers by pugman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4412712.0)
These boards require additional moderators by AverageGlabella (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4392859.0)
New Report to moderator stats ;) thank you theymos by iasenko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3922020.0)
The fundamental problem with ICOs and bounty campaigns by OriginTrain (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4394767.0)
UserLog request,same as ModLog but for user activity+more ideas. BOT PROOF VIDeo by iasenko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4378072.0)
Discussion in need: "Report to moderator" by mdayonliner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3735045.0)
[Guide]How to properly report rule-breakers.Techniques and tips.UNDER CONSTRUCTI by iasenko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3831432.0)
Analysis bounty tables and the sad result of it by LiluSG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3712198.0)
[SMAS] Signature Managers against Spam (light version) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1545652.0)

SCAM THREADS
How to avoid getting your exchange account HaCkEd or pHiShEd (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4404175.0)
How to protect yourself from Scams (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3415026.0)
THE SCAMMER Guinness world record on bitcointalk 1 man 1000 accounts 150k+ usd! by coinlocket$ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4139632.0)
Cryptsy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1173703.0)
master-p (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1306301.0)
Quickseller escrowing for himself (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1171059.0)  
Onecoin ANN (locked) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=989829.0) and Onecoin scam thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1598092.0)
Piece of Shit Bitcoiners et al. Hall of Fame (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1414944.0)
List of Major Bitcoin Heists, Thefts, Hacks, Scams, and Losses (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=576337.msg6289796#msg6289796)
 [REFERENCE] BREACHED or SCAM COINMAKERS LIST (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3315347.0)
BEWARE of FAKE CASASCIUS COINS (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3257048.0)
Re: CRYPTSY stopping withdraw locking accounts without notifying users! Class Action (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1173703.760)
Hashcard.io a scam [Confirmed] (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3365068.0)
How exchanges steal our money (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3014295.0)
Amit Bhardwaj, the Gainbitcoin thief and liar. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1440600.0)
[PUMP AND DUMP] Signatum is just another clonecoin scam targeting naive noobs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2198496.0)
BobLawblaw (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2198496.msg22815215#msg22815215) trolling of the shills became increasingly funny.

BITCOINTALK HISTORY THREADS
The most iconic bitcointalk threads. History on Bitcointalk. by xtraelv (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4322078.0)
Bitcointalk history of hacks and vandalism. by xtraelv (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4405796.0)
Was Satoshi from USA? (during 2009-2010) by shahzadafzal (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3902045.0)
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto ? Suspects, frauds and conspiracies. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4359615.0)
The Cypherpunks and Bitcoin. The years before bitcointalk. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4356808.0)
Legendary profiles of bitcointalk (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3247239.0)
Bitcointalk history of MtGox and how a Bitcointalk post caught the MtGox hacker. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4412667.0)
The Bitcointalk 50 BTC VIP club. Where are they now ? Complete list. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4425909.0)
The Bitcointalk 10 BTC Donators - where are they now ? (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4432338.0)
 Silk road and Bitcointalk. How it played a role in its rise and fall. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4437773.0)

INTERESTING
 Satoshi welcomes users to this forum (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5.msg28#msg28)
WikiLeaks has kicked the hornet's nest, and the swarm is headed towards us - Satoshi (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2216.msg29280#msg29280)
Satoshis last post on Bitcointalk (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2228.0)
Bitcoin and me (Hal Finney) (recipient of the first bitcoin transaction) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=155054.0)
Adam Back, inventor of hashcash (the bitcoin mining function) introduces himself after joining bitcointalk (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=15672.msg1873483#msg1873483)
User accidentally pays over 100 BTC in transaction fees. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=296217.0)
theymos and satoshi talking about slightly unusual block generation (http://[url=https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=48)
theymos and satoshi talking about slightly unusual block generation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=48)
Adam Back talking about Satoshi and Bitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181168.msg1915508#msg1915508)
Laszlo pays 10,000 bitcoins to get two pizzas delivered from Papa John’s (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137.msg1195#msg1195)
 A Heroin Store (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=175.0) (Subject to DOJ request)
I AM HODLING (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=375643.0)
Added some DoS limits, removed safe mode (0.3.19) - satoshi (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2228.0)
The Riddle of the Twin Brothers - Who Were, Are and Will Rule the World! (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=317658.0)

FUNNY
Lauda is a witch, who cast a spell on me (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2975479.0)
The FUD Truck (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=178336.msg38945950#msg38945950)
[April fools] New new rank requirements (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3232693.0)
 overwhelming consensus excludes Lauda, remains in DT2, went in2 buz w sold act,    
QS's mothers vagina smells like dodgy Norwegian rotten fish, Quickseller’s threads are the spam megathreads of Meta and Reputation! (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2945878.0)

INFORMATION THREADS
Bitcointalk information (external site) (https://bpip.org/)
The Definitive List of Celebs [et al.] Embracing Bitcoin/Crypto w/Links (proof) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3199334.0)
HOW TO protect yourself from Scammers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3415026.0)
Self development and BitcoinTalk [Must read for new members] by mdayonliner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3776827.0)
ELECTRUM - BITCOIN WALLET by Husna QA (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3664755.0)
Mintage of all BTCC Mint products (2015-2018) by BTCC_Official (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4392509.0)
Selecting Bounties - A pocket guide! by aoihs00 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4361004.0)
Ethereum (P.O.W) to (POS) and what it means for MINERS by Devawnm367 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3818117.0)
How to keep your exchange account safe (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4404175.0)
Why you should not send Ethereum using a SMART CONTRACT to most exchanges (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4404014.0)
Comprehensive guide to Bitcointalk. Newbie friendly + calculator and infographic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2534500.0)
[Guide]How to properly report rule-breakers.Techniques and tips. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3831432.0)
Terminology (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126798.0)
Comprehensive guide to Bitcointalk. Newbie friendly + calculator and infographic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2534500.0)
Theymos's list of altcoins with some technical merit (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2095328.0)
Introduction to modern cryptography (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246307.0)
Hardware wallets (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3066531.0)
Why you should not send Ethereum using a SMART CONTRACT to most exchanges (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4404014.0)
Cryptocurrency Lingo/Slang (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3250658)
trading Like a Boss: Takes Time and Research (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3239899)
TMAN's Level up challenge.-- UPDATED... (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2825523.0)
Stake your Bitcoin address here (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0)
Network Attack on XVG / VERGE (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3256693.0)
Overview of Bitcointalk Signature-Ad Campaigns (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=615953.0)
Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657.0)
Interesting altcoins from my portfolio (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2875660.0)
Claymore's Dual Ethereum AMD+NVIDIA GPU Miner v11.8 (Windows/Linux) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1433925.0)
[INFO] Physical CryptoCoin Maker Public Address Lists and Reference Threads (http://://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2022902.0)
Joe's Signatureless Challenge Archives (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3055616.0)
A gift for the holiday with bitcoin! (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2993520.0)
2018 List Bitcoin Mixers Bitcoin Tumblers Websites (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2827109.0)
[Eng: Tutorial] PGP Signature - Encrypt/Decrypt message - Fingerprint (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4059348.0)
I'd never heard of ruthenium (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3978979.0)
The largest Bitcoin mixer is about to stop working (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2042470.0)
 Flat Earth (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1009045.0)


2016 INDEX
October 22, 2015, The one thread to link them all (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1217042.0)
Brilliant 2016 index to the best threads.

English threads only, No ICO threads, No ANN threads - Currently top merited threads but will be improved to include other good threads.
Please post submissions of great posts for this list in the comments.
This post will be regularly edited.
This is a work in progress - Additions, corrections and comments welcome.

Sources: Merit Stats (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=merit;stats) / InvoKing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4422529.msg39449444#msg39449444) /
LTU_btc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4422529.msg39467477#msg39467477) / Joel_Jantsen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4422529.msg39467737#msg39467737)

Reserved for updates.

Take a look on this topic made by shorena few years ago https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1217042.0
It is useful and may help.

@potential lazy future sources : do not cheat!

Great collection of threads! I would add this thread by mdayonliner:
[Eng: Tutorial] PGP Signature - Encrypt/Decrypt message - Fingerprint
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4059348.msg37985792#msg37985792
And please fix few links, because now it looks as following:
Sorry if I'm quoting not correctly, but I'm on phone and I can't preview my post.
I'm wondering why this topic aren't pinned on Beginners & help board...

I will be most interested in the Funny Threads.Please dig deeper for some Gleb's stuff and you might find the jewel.Btw you should also have a set of threads dedicated to the core contributors.There are very few but the information shared is quite valuable.
You are missing Engg.Chakks and Mr.Karalle threads in the scam accusation section. (2016 boys would understand)

Nice work dude. Maybe you may consider to include the "Bitcoin and Two pizza day"- the day when 2 pizzas where sold for 10000 btc. For me that was an interesting topic and besides it was a part of the history.
I think this should be included on your compilation of Funny threads ;D. I really love this April Fool's prank by theymos. I wonder what will happen if that new ranking system will become reality, i'm pretty sure that I'm now a Legendary member lol (just kidding) ;D.

Laszlo pays 10,000 bitcoins to get two pizzas delivered from Papa John’s is already listed under the INTERESTING category.

[April fools] New new rank requirements (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3232693.0) I've listed it in both categories now.


I will do some research on the scam and Glebs posts. Perhaps someone can help me a bit with the core contributors technical stuff. It is not a area that I have a lot of knowledge of and it is something that is really important. I'd like to have some more of that for my history thread as well.

Thanks - fixed. I'll include that thread.

Damn, this is really good and useful info but it somehow sunk in all the garbage around in Meta. This should be in the sticky.
Friendly bump for better exposure ;)

This idea was another of my projects that failed due to lack of interest.
I started a library of meritable posts on my blog - https://talkmerit.com/the-source/index.php/library/
but it ended up with only the thread by Dr Gomez on the shelves.

I've given up on the blog as well. It doesn't seem there is much motivation to improve things amongst most of the members. I suspect that it's time for a hard fork in the posting in the Bitcoin Talk forum.

Hey xtraelv - maybe you can include these 2 posts somewhere (maybe at a funny section):

 - (maybe) first attempt of Bitcoin sexual services - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3166.msg44372#msg44372
- a bizzare post of Amir Taaki, for erotic chat services - https://bitcointalk.org/?topic=3066.0.

What do you think? :)

It is quoted here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4322078.0

Amir's profile is mentioned there, I saw that. But I was wondering if you can fit anywhere in this topic my above two suggestions (first sex services for BTC and Amir's erotic chat with teens). Maybe at the "INTERESTING" section of this topic?

Of course, if you consider them worth of being mentioned.

I see...
I'm not that famous yet, My threads are below average 😭
So much for Merits
#MeritBrokeMyLife Again2x