If you are only worried about campaigns and airdrops, then yes the merit system is not in your favor. If you are interested in learning about bitcoin, reading about how it works, reading about advantages and disadvantages, then this merit system does not matter to you.
So with the above statement, you are likely only worried about the amount of money you can/will earn. It is possible to read and learn while earning a few bits here and there. No reason to have a cow because now you have to contribute to the growth of the forum.
Very well said idol, I always remember a saying about this scenario, it is not your fault if you was born a poor one, its your mistake for letting yourself a poor person until you die. We need to make actions to make things happen accordingly of what we wanted. Because as we are growing, we are learning and acquiring own skills and talents.