You should also include the utility of the platform and what exactly it has to offer and also you plan on doing on it, and also a link to the official website, although most people do not click unverified links.

As this is the trading discussion board, I can assume it's a trading platform. I'd advise you go for a reputable and security platform to trade on.

Its would be beneficial to cover the basis of the blockchain technology as it concerns bitcoin. This is the foundation of digiatal assets and it gives enthusiasts an understanding of their cryptocurrencies and its intrinsic worth.
This information can be used to explore and acquire more on the different topics.

The last active is not what matters, but when the account was created. Newbies were previously allowed to wear avatars, until this was changed in 2015.
But those who already had avatars on could keep them on, if they changed it, they would no longer be able to wear avatars.

You ain't introducing them to the price rather to the product worth and the inherent value of bitcoin. If anyone thinks it is a scam based on the price being at a low, they do not yet understand the concept behind this technology.

Very possible. The fundamental analysis is looking very good at the moment, long bearish periods are usually Bui blocks to support a potential pump in the market, and 2018 was a year for building a community. There is also a couple of projects to look forward to this year.

If the Technical analysis also looks positive, we could be in for a very promising tear.

This may be true, but if it is still a building block to price increase, then it still leads to the same goal. As long as bitcoin has a speculative value, it would take precedence over the utility and product development. All investors are financially motivated, only a few are also concerned with the product.

Deleting posts of members on YOUR ignore list, would limit them, especially as this post I believe is supposed to present 'potential' quality posts to merit sources, and people could raise the quality of their posting, just for this reason.

A quality post is still one irrespective of the members previous post history, that's why merits were introduced, to encourage quality. This is just a suggestion.

This is a great addition, and it works in real time, and can be used to scan the forum for the top posts of the last 24 hours, or any time duration chosen, and can be used as a compass to the most recent quality posts.

It would raise more suspicion if there were lots of  high ranking accounts involved, but there are many newbie and brand new accounts which were woken up, and this would not be a target for hackers.

It's good you had your email notification and took quick measures to recover and secure your account.
Also sign a message linked to your account, if you are yet to.

It would be very helpful to those who had their posts deleted for one reason or the other, and would prevent the same situation recurring. And if the users keeps getting their posts deleted for the same reason, they could be temporarily banned from posting on the forum. This most not include the full limitations of a temporary ban, but they would not be allowed to post on the forum.

Not having read the rules is a very shallow excuse by the way. Plagiarism is frowned upon in every area: school, work etc.
Copying works of others is a universal issue, and it is worse if the motive behind it is for personal gain (financial or acknowledgement)

For clarity a welcome message could be added for new members and this could include the rules and guidelines and a few other vital posts.

Bitcoin is not tax free, different governments and nations have different disposition to bitcoin and the digital market.
Bitcoin holders pay taxes in Canada and the USA, and most countries in Europe are looking for ways to regulate and profit from this growing market.

Bitcoin wallets are not a product of the bitcoin network, which has a very high security level.
One of the responsibilities which comes with decentralization is you are responsible for the safe keeping of your assets: wallets and exchanges you use.

This is a great project, and shows the resourcefulness of members on bitcointalk.
And this would improve the viewer experience and make it easier for those who try to maintain the standard of the forum.

ICO is the process by which projects which do not have publicity or resources source for funds from the community.
It could also be used by institutions and establishments which desires to harness the potential in the blockchain technology and create a bridge which connects it and their industry.

Bitcoin is not a legal tender and would not act as one. There is no institution to regulate the value, this puts it in the hands of the community,  and forces of demand and supply.
This doesn't make it less ofba currency. It is still a means of making payments
And it is borderless and which makes it a global currency.

You have received lots of proactive measures to protect your accounts and possibly recover tour phone.
Resting your 2fa on binance would be a hassle,  but if you only use one account, you can prove the ownership. It's always safer to back up the unique code when securing account using Google authenticator, this way you can recover your accounts directly.

Copying and pasting a content does not offer any new value to the community as this information is already available on the internet and can be accessed.
It is helpful, if you make it available to an audience who can't access it in its original form, like a translation.
If you come across an article you find interesting, then share it along with your own addition and opinions.
And use a link when giving credit to the source.

There is no risk-free investments,  that means there is no way to invest bitcoins without risks.
You are to weigh the potential gains and losses, and decide if it's a profitable venture, and if it's worth the risk.
Also consider that hodling your bitcoins in your wallet is also a risk.

Why not convert your bitcoin to fiat and then pay using your credit card? If you are willing to pay double, then transaction cost should not matter.

What is the guarantee that you would pay the person who makes the payment?
No one would expose their credit card details to an unknown site.
This post looks very likely be a scam.

Merit system was created to encourage quality posting and reward helpful contributions, while limiting spammers and low quality posters.

With the current state of the forum, not being a spammer is not on it's own enough to rank up. You have to know the right boards to focus on, as some boards have become spam filled and the merits circulation there has dropped.
If you keep at quality posting, you are very likely to get merits and rank up.