i have answered a similar question a while ago. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2906553.msg29890821#msg29890821 here's my answer.

My answer then would still be my answer now. A Moderator's job isn't to check all posts and see if there's a merit-worthy one, they appointed "Merit Sources" that would do this job instead of them.

oh i just realized that 'tis also you that asked the question a while ago, creating another thread. Nvm. Stop with the whining and go improve your ways, it is the only way. And PS: don't blame the merit system, blame yourself.

Nice idea para sa mga gustong kumita, ang kaso magiging tamad lalo ang mga mag aavail niyan since may kakayahan silang mag bayad. Pero okay lang din naman kasi buhay naman nila yon. Ako willing ako... to join your side of the coin (yung babayaran) para gumawa ng schoolworks 

Please make it so. Then for next week, "merit wars: return of satoshi" ooooooohhh stoked

Nani ?! There's this thing called merits now, and you need those to rank up. If you still don't know it, try to read and understand this https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2818350.0

500 merits is a requirement for the Hero Member not full. We're both members, 120 activities and a 100 merits is all we need.

maybe you're talking about activities? 120 activities and 100 merit.

i think theymos did say that there can be changes in the future including the decay of sMerits(if necessary), but i cant reckon where i have read about that. try to search it.

yeah i think there is, is it this? https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2817248.0 try to read this. I think this has the answer to your problem.

True, you can get in those if you created an interesting one or catches the attention to most readers. But please, only create topics whenever needed. Posting a topic that can be replied on to other threads makes things worse, it increases the spam therefore, decreasing the discussion. That's why i'm also worried this topic can be moved to other threads.

Though moderators can't determine if our posts deserve a merit or not one by one, they assigned these thing called "merit source" to do this job. They can pretty much distinguish merit-worthy posts to not. If you are thinking why you don't receive some it's because you're doing this for the money. You just reply and create threads which can be posted on other threads to lessen the spam and you don't interact/discuss thoughts with others. Try to do that more.

Nope, this is not required but there are people who are clueless, thinking that they're making quite good posts but are not receiving merits, this thought can be a good start.

Thank you for the advise, i'll be keeping this in mind! Hope other newbies notice this as well. 

I just realized that there would only be four components user then the 3 things i gave, which would be just a while loop. But hey thanks a lot! i'll be keeping this in case my friends ask, i'll just show this to them instead of making a lot of explanation. i really appreciated this!

Oh dam some of my reactions are here, i wrote too long and it took my time. Sorry for the repetitions.

Truth! Plus this is privately owned, be thankful you're here and you're posting for free.

Man this is an english speaking forum, there's no other way than to speak in english. You should know that before joining, or ain't it obvious? If you can't speak in english there are these things called "local boards", you should check those out.

The forum don't need more members, we need quality discussions. Earning here is just an option, this is not a job fair. Besides the forum is named Bitcointalk not Bitcoinearn.

Wrong. Although this is an old account, this is my only account. I am very much undecided in joining here before. But here i am, i started at the bottom with 0 merit but i have some now which is nice.

That would be a stressful task. Why would you do this if you can prevent people from spamming.

That's because not all are focused on earning, cause you know, people are here to talk not to earn. Earning is just a bonus.
Corection: The rest of us (new money makers)*

Nani the fukc?! Why would you say that? I'm from a third world country but i don't feel discriminated.

This is getting redundant with the language barrier. Just stop. If you reslly want to join, why don't you compromise instead of whining.

I do not need someones approval for things that i will say.

If everyone did some research it would be better for the forum you think so too right? Posts would be more sensible and this 'forum' would be more like a forum (people discussing instead of people just replying and won't even interact). Let's stop at "it would be better for the forum", let's not think about the practicallity of doing research. See if people really want to gain merits and improve their ways, they will have time to do so.

I'm also surprised! I think it's already in me haha, things that are simple in my mind translates a lot when i try to speak and long thoughts becomes short. But don't worry! If you think you're making good posts i'm sure people would notice it little by little, be patient, it will soon pay off. If you think you're doing everything and still people don't notice your posts, then shake things up a bit. Maybe try doing unique, i tried to make a flow chart about this post but i don't have the time to do so, try those things, be yourself, be unique.

This strategy is not full-proof this is just what i do, i don't think there's anything special about this. I am only paying forward. But it would be awesome for me if i could help others in little ways like this.

Thank you for sparing your time with me. Hope you can gain merits soon!

I've been saving this somewhat guide for a while now since i am not sure where to put this. I also thought that posting this would increase the number of merit related thread in the Meta section, another reason why i'm hesitating about this. But here goes.

We all know that the only way to get a merit is by hoping for others to give us some, provided that we produce quality posts. Some people believe that they're making quality posts but can't reckon why they don't receive any merits.

Although I don't have much, but surely I have been blessed than most by some members and now I want to pay it forward. I have started from the bottom just like most of you that's why I want to help those who are clueless on what to do.

This is what I usually consider when posting and replying to threads, three easy and simple things to consider when posting. This may be common-sense but I hope this helps.


Steps:


1. Pick a topic.

Picking a topic to post on to may be the hardest part in the guide but any topic of your choice will do! I usually pick topics that are fresh(post that have few views and replies). Why? Because it would be an advantage if you answered the topic first, there would be no restraints and you can freely say what you want to say. Replying to the thread would be like a plain canvas waiting for unlimited possibilities. Picking an old topic is not quite bad either, especially if the topic is really interesting, but replies would be limited since most of the ideas are already laid off, including what you may be thinking and if this is the case, better not reply anymore and just pick another topic since this would just cause spamming of threads.

In addition, if you picked a fresh topic, people who are viewing the thread will see your reply on top plus it won't be burried with tons of incoming replies. Thus, giving your post a safe and sweet spot for any credit-giver.


2. Know the topic.

Question: Do you know the topic?
If yes: Good! Proceed to step 3.
If no: Research on the topic or go back to step 1.

Researching about the topic doesn't just mean reading an article or two, it can also be(but not required) watching videos about the topic or viewing some infographic about it. Anything goes as long as you understand and learn something new. If you think you're knowledgable enough to answer then proceed to step 3.


3. Answer the topic.

After researching, with your own words, try to answer the topic. Remember that answers may be short or long, it need not to be technical nor scientific. It just need to be clear, concise, and most of all sensible for everyone to understand. And don't even think about plagiarizing an article saying that you've made a good post, because people read, and if people noticed that you just copy/pasted an article then be ready for the consequences. Are you really trying to risk your account for some merits? Merits can be earned anytime but activities, reputation, and trusts takes time.

Now that you have answered the topic, be confident on what you have wrote and try not to think much about receiving merits. Continue on doing quality posts and im sure, little by little, people would notice and reward you for that. That would be all, thank you and godspeed!

First thing that came to my mind was you're telling sponsors to merit you and you'll manage the distribution of merits. And it felt like you're begging for merit nonchalantly.

Gaining merits are supposedly hard, if gaining merits would be easy then the mods' preventive measures for spammers and rank farmers would be negated. Yes it is hard but it's not impossible. Plus the "only good thing" you said is a huge improvement for the members as well as the forum.

1. I don't recall reading about these kind of post, but i don't think the original member would get back the abused merit.

2. I don't think it would be hard to differentiate an abuser to not. Who would try and test to give out 50 merits at a single post? Only abusers would do that right? Unless the OP made a very well written posts which he deserve the 50 merits for it, that i think, is acceptable.

Hmm yes true the low ranks

Which then increases the value of said accounts (the low ranks?) Why though? If what i understand was correct, then you're contradicting what you've said.