Instead of getting revenge by doing the same to the person who sent you the negative, it is better to write him/her a private message asking maybe why, and if it is the case, just saying "I'm sorry".
Begging for merits is something we all are tired of. Every day (every one!!) there are new topics related to "How I can earn merits?", or "I need merits badly...", etc.
Honestly, if you are a newbie, ok, let's forget they didn't even stop and read the users manuals from this forum. Ok. But regarding a member, this is too much.
I don't think this is enough for giving a bad reputation to someone, but your answer was even worst, for you made the same instead of asking him why and proposing solutions.
Just erase your negative trust to the other user and write him, make a dialog. Try to understand why is he/she so upset and to make it right.
Thank you so much for giving your ideas and thoughts about it. This is much appreciated. I know that I'm already a member and with this new merit system will also gives me a time to cope up with and really need to become aware when it comes to new changes in our forum. I should also need to read the manuals from this forum specially if I will something that is not normal. Thanks again. PS. I already remove the negative trust from him. I just did that because I just noticed his was of asking for a donations. Hope you understand my point as well.
I understand, but giving people negative trust is a serious issue, and this is better to stay away for it, unless you have actual proofs of illegal activities from this person, as scamming, robbery, and really serious matter. The trust in this forum is taken seriously. It is always better to report first to moderators in order for them to check out what's actually going on. Be aware that sometimes, our point of view can be mistaken.