OP, let me help you by sending a Merit so you don't have to wait for too long.
OP hasn't been online for more than 2 years and I don't think he/she needs any merit. Most probably, OP will never see the merit you give him/her.
However if you'd like to support the forum with the Copper Membership, by all means
I remember I read somewhere that the forum doesn't need any money.
Therefore, buying copper membership with the purpose of supporting the forum is not a good idea.