the more you run after it, the more away it goes from you,
I don't think so about this line from you cause in my own opinion. It depends on how the user handled it or how he/she makes a good post or not. Cause if someone runs for merit and he/she doing his/her best to create useful topics and made a good quality reply then the merits will come easily.
Chasing a merit is not just hard if you are knowledgeable enough.
motivation and encouragement is sometimes needed for beginners and the merit system is the answer. like what happened to me. I am encouraged and motivated to be more enthusiastic in discussing and being active in this forum. after I got the merit. so there is no harm in pursuing merit if it has an impact on improving the quality of writing and active membership in this forum.
like if we work in a company and the boss gives us a tip. then we will definitely work harder.
but despite all that. Everyone has their own opinion and commitment. so go ahead and enjoy. Thank you friend.
I would like to thank everyone who has been willing to answer my question. and it is very useful for me. and I've got the conclusion from all the answers, friends.
that is, everything is almost focused on making quality, fun and many posts that are useful for individuals and communities. and I will evaluate or improve the quality of my posts. or my response. not only meant to pursue merit but indeed every post on this forum should be of quality. because any that are not qualified or spam will definitely be deleted and will only annoy all readers.
For example, this morning I was told by one of my friends on this forum about my writing which quoted a topic in full without any adjustments that made reading uncomfortable. and I myself after the review is not good in view.
and there are many conclusions that I may not be able to write one by one and this is very valuable for me to increase my insight. and also for other beginners.
and every person or beginner who reads this will surely have their own different conclusions. but let's respect the differences and unite in the similarities that we are on the same forum which indicates we have almost the same goal.
thank you very much everyone. all your feedback is very valuable.
I will lock this topic on the advice of my friends so that there will be no spam that will appear in the future. because also all the answers I need it's more than enough.