MeritBrokeMyLife (Version c13) Celebrating My 3rd Anniversary on Bitcointalk!

[cabalism13]

First:
This is quite an achievement for me, ever since I joined the forum, back then I was also an asshole, a shithead, Beggar. But there are people out here that teach me on what should I do. Read and Obey.
I always thought of becoming a Legendary as well, but I also thought that it would take me now several years to reach that. And so I just only set my first goal on becoming one of the Full Member.

For Me, this is the first step on becoming a Legendary Member. And now that I'm one of the FM Senior Hero League, I should set my goals into becoming a Sr. Hero Legendary Member (Maybe after 2 weeks another year)

Second:
This may not be needed, for it will be just a trash lately, but I still want to show my gratitude on those MembersUsers, Sources, Admins who entrusted their sMerits on me. Although most of my Merits came from my trolls, for I'm not a good topic starter. Am just a simple IT Student as of now, and would like to thanks Alone55 & r1s2g3 for encouraging me.

Third:
The last Merits that was given to me was thanks to Jet Cash request, it really saves my ass on being a Member for a long time, it really took a year before I reach this rank. As for the sMerits thats on my hand, I'll be distributing some on my local board for we are not that good in english and only their fellowmen(might be wrong) can understand them (posts that are in Filipino Language) and can define whether their posts are worthy to be Merited.

And for the last one, I'm an atheist so I'll just be thanking you guys for bringing me up here on the Full, Senior Member Rank Hero Member Rank and at the same time for being a Merit Source and a DT . This is such a great gift for christmas, new year and also to my upcoming birthday on January 13, coming from this community.   Despite on what happened last week (being robbed)

(Am such a crybaby)

Another drama for the public, for I'm a little bit excited for I'm way too close on my goal from being a Hero. Only a few more left, and I will be joining the other's Zero to Hero. My Account and the others who achieve these goals will be the proof for my activity tips on ranking.
 to become a Legendary Member. Now I'm a Hero, there would be another long way to take.

As the time goes by, only few users are struggling to get on the top, and also there aren't so many newbies right now. So the Merit System has done its best as I can observe. The only problem now is how to build one's profile on being a reputed member of the forum, earning trust ain't no easy, for someone else has already proven that this is easily to be abused and a tool to get money from the public.

Though I'm really greatful for I have been trusted by the public ( not all ) to do an outstanding job, as for I know being a Source is only entrusted to users that can really help the others... Only a bit more, I may have a portfolio myself in the near future.

Now, I'm really close on finishing my goals here, only one thing is really needed... Learning to set up a Mining Station for BITCOINS AND ALTCOINS ... If I will be able to make it these days, only 1 more step to reach the final League. My greatest thanks to you all,...

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[LFC_Bitcoin]

Congrats OP!
Lots of hard work but you made it to Full Member in the end. Keep up the good work & you’ll become a Legendary Member in 2-3 years. You will have done it the hard way

[cabalism13]

Congrats OP!
Lots of hard work but you made it to Full Member in the end. Keep up the good work & you’ll become a Legendary Member in 2-3 years. You will have done it the hard way

Thanks mate, but I doubt I can reach rank on just 3 yrs, am not that good like mydayonliner, or even my fellow country man theyoungmillionaire, I guess it would take me atleast 5 years in this competing community. But its just fine as long as I can reach my goals

[mdayonliner]

Congrats cabalism13. I know exactly how you are feeling. It's a whole lot of happiness.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Congrats dear and happy birthday in advance. You got no image already  Well can't wait to rank up like you. I already have my image ready.  Started this year on 53merit and now I'm getting closer to one of

MY 2019 GOALS

• To achieve Full member rank

if I can achieve it in January it'll be a new record of earning 47merits in a month. I celebrate🎊 with you.  Congrats once again.

[Jet Cash]

Congrats.

We'd like to hear about your country, and the use of crypto currencies there. In particular, it would be interesting to hear about your countrymen working abroad, and using Bitcoin to send money home to their families.

[Alone055]

Congratulations! for making it to Full member.   There is a lot more to come, just don't lose hope and keep working as hard as you can.

Getting Merits is not as hard as a person might think at the start. I know this because I've also been one of the Newbies around at the initial phase of the Merit system, and I've had the exact same thoughts that a Newbie would have right now, like, "100 Merits??? No, I cannot earn them. It is impossible for me to reach that rank." and many other thoughts connected to that. But as the time passes, you start to realize (only if you make the effort and don't just whine and complain) that it is a milestone that is easily achievable with dedication and hard work.

I personally encourage every single user from a rank smaller than mine that what you think is impossible is actually isn't if you try. If you give up, it's your fault.

would like to thanks Alone55 for encouraging me.

You're welcome, and wish you a very happy birthday, in advance.

[Lafu]

Congrats for be an Full Member now !

Keep up the good work .   

[cabalism13]

Congrats dear and happy birthday in advance. You got no image already  Well can't wait to rank up like you. I already have my image ready.  Started this year on 53merit and now I'm getting closer to one of

MY 2019 GOALS

• To achieve Full member rank

if I can achieve it in January it'll be a new record of earning 47merits in a month. I celebrate🎊 with you.  Congrats once again.

I grant you now the [+1] of motivation, r1s2g3 sent me that thing and it really helped me a lot,... Its one of the reason I didn't leave this community even BTC is falling. They taught me something that I should never looked at the forum like a profit giver (but it actually looked one for me ) and just continue on having some activities here. Keep it up mate, we'll be waiting you on this league and celebrate this good year together.

Congrats.

We'd like to hear about your country, and the use of crypto currencies there. In particular, it would be interesting to hear about your countrymen working abroad, and using Bitcoin to send money home to their families.

I already once told you about it but putting it on means you havent read it yet. Anyways, here is the link. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5093418.msg49078091#msg49078091

[TMAN]

nice man, well deserved

[TheBeardedBaby]

I don't see/hear any more those mumbling how difficult is to rank up, how nobody will ever rank up again because of the shitty merit system.

Congrats, this is the most difficult step to take from member to full member,later is easier, but you don't care so much anymore

[suchmoon]

I was going to say something snarky about that last batch of merits... but on the other hand - you're not afraid to risk embarrassment so that's gotta be worth something . And you took criticism in stride. Well done and congratulations, cabalism13.

[Jet Cash]

Congrats, this is the most difficult step to take from member to full member,later is easier, but you don't care so much anymore

Actually getting to be a legendary in your own right has suddenly become a challenge for me. You think that you don't care, but suddenly as you get close, it surfaces from your subconscious.

I think that Theymos needs to create a 5,000 merit rank, or something that will be a real challenge.

[mk4]

Congrats.

We'd like to hear about your country, and the use of crypto currencies there. In particular, it would be interesting to hear about your countrymen working abroad, and using Bitcoin to send money home to their families.

I'd want to answer this in behalf of cabalism13 if you don't mind.

Bitcoin is just mostly 2 things in the Philippines.

1. An investment, or specifically, a money-making scheme. Mostly are just moon-boys hoping for a price increase so they can earn profit or finally breakeven(the people who invested in December 2017).
2. A sort of "cover" for ponzi schemes. As poverty is high, get-rich-quick schemes are high as well. Sort of "bitcoin mining", "bitcoin trading bot", etc schemes are really hot.

Very rarely that you would see people actually interested in the technology; and it's really really unfortunate.

And about bitcoin being used to send money, I never heard about people sending money that way, so if there are people doing it that way, it's definitely a small minority.

[r1s2g3]

I grant you now the [+1] of motivation, r1s2g3 sent me that thing and it really helped me a lot.

Congrats buddy. (oh you still remember that motivational merit!!)

I have one more thing to share with you  that we are Full Member activity buddy. (I also have 336 activity when I become Full Member.)

this is the most difficult step to take from member to full member,later is easier, but you don't care so much anymore

Truly said.

[Jet Cash]

Can you guys start some threads about crypto in the Philippines. They get lost if they are short(ish) replies in other threads, and one can't use them to start discussions.

[mk4]

Can you guys start some threads about crypto in the Philippines. They get lost if they are short(ish) replies in other threads, and one can't use them to start discussions.

Here you go JC: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5096018

Feel free to ask questions.

[cabalism13]

I grant you now the [+1] of motivation, r1s2g3 sent me that thing and it really helped me a lot.

Congrats buddy. (oh you still remember that motivational merit!!)

I have one more thing to share with you  that we are Full Member activity buddy. (I also have 336 activity when I become Full Member.)

Oh really? But look at you now, just only a little more push you'll soon to ranked up again. And yeah, how could I forgot the guys that helped me back then. Especially Vod, he's the culprit on my trolls but whenever he grants me Merits I dont waste it for cheap calls,

And I already passed that motivational merit, I just hope I did'nt give it to the wrong person just like you did. Cheers!

[playboy654]

Dreaming the same thing happening to me as well on someday,

Congratz OP,beginning will be much harder once you get going you will become unstoppable 2-3 yrs looks much longer for you to you become a legendary member.

[TheBeardedBaby]

Actually getting to be a legendary in your own right has suddenly become a challenge for me. You think that you don't care, but suddenly as you get close, it surfaces from your subconscious.

I think that Theymos needs to create a 5,000 merit rank, or something that will be a real challenge.

Those were the times when everything was new and people were exited about it. It was tempting to rank up with the new "quality control", I guess it was the same feeling for you too (just multiplied by 5) , as something impossible, but when the things got more settled and you start getting merit slowly drop by drop things change, and you see that yeah, it's not that impossible, just takes time.

Theymos soon will reach 5000 so I doubt to put the level so low, I guess something like 10 000 is more interesting, don't forget that to reach activity for Legendary takes max 1030 days which is almost 3 years. So the new rank could be achieved after 3 more years of activity something like 2060 which is a bit more that 5 and a halve years!!
Some extra thoughts :

At the end of the month we gonna celebrate 1 year of merit system. so quick stats :
9 people have earned more than 1000 merit ( and there is a big change this list to grow bigger before the end of the month)

theymos               3483   Administrator
satoshi 💤                    1529   Founder
LoyceV                   1519   Legendary
DdmrDdmr           1473   Sr. Member
The Pharmacist        1286   Legendary
hilariousetc       1259   Legendary
suchmoon               1256   Legendary
micgoossens       1252   Hero Member
Last of the V8s       1198   Legendary
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o_e_l_e_o    989   

--info stolen from BPIP --

In the beginning the merit sources were just a few ( now you are one of them) and more source merit are generated. I guess more sources will be added later on, respectively more merit to the total pool

If for 1 year man can collect 1500 merit (i exclude theymos for obvious reason) so in 3 years wont be a problem man to have 5500 merit (don't forget the initial 1000 airdrop). I'm sure users like LoyceV will reach the new rank without problem, and they sure deserve it.
So putting something like 10 000 will be more changing for sure.  I don't think I'll reach it (well I never thought that i'm gonna reach Hero too but now I'm waiting only for activity) at all.