The fact is you joined the forum in 13rd of February, about one month after the launch day of merit system. Therefore, I don't see you have reasons to complain about the system. In my opinion, only old users who unfortunately stucked at their ranks due to effects of merit system and new rank requirements, particularly someone who need only 1, 2 or several more days to ranked up with activity count
So, why did you dissapointed, fella?
To be honest I was a bit disappointed when I at last got my activity level high enough to be a member but then they had just added this merit system so now it will take more time to at least become a member.
What you should do is keep posting such your last thread, then over time, you will get answers by yourself.
How can I actually get more merit?
Only deserved threads will earn merits. Please remember this important point.
I just think Jr. members or newbies who post in the threads will just be ignored. Who would listen to Low rank anyways.
Bonus:There are abundant available topics on merit system. You should find them by yourself.
For my current topics, you can visit there to get them:
tbct_mt2's Guideline on some forum functions, English texbooksThose topics are not directly related to merit system, but apply those knowledge, skills, tips can help you to be more constructive in the forum.
After that, What must be, must be!