Well, my question is what newcomers should write to be guaranteed to receive Merit. The specifics are of interest, as I understand not every post, even if it is very good, will receive Merit.
From my thought, if you want to receive some or more of merit you have to bring something new information in the forum but its still on-topic with the forum discussion. In your post must have quality and useful if you don't have both of them I think your post only will going to the trashcan. And another people like your post, I think its the important thing to get merit if another member doesn't like your post it impossible to get a merit.
Sorry for my bad english, and correct me if I'm wrong