Many people cry about the merit system. Before you cry, try to understand that sooner or later signature companies will be less attractive. Develop yourself and your skills. Only then you will notice on this forum! And in life! I apologize for my English, I study it for about 4 months.
What do you mean by signature companies being less attractive ? I am in favor of merit system but the signature campaigns are not giving it any importance now. Some campaigns started giving preference to members with merits but it was stopped in few days. I think such campaigns failed to get so many members with merits and thus this concept was completely withdrawn.