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[Kakmakr]

The problem with the merit system is that most people are selfish and only here from themselves and spam anyway. If they didn't spam they would be able to pay enough attention to award people with merits. I wonder how many accounts sit with tons of merits. I have no merits left since I spend them all as I should. Noone should have any merits. They are there to give out not to horde. Unfortunately, not everyone has this mentality and that is why the merit system fails. Only popular people will get the most merits and only topic started to get merits. If you do not like to start topics you will never rank up. It just gives more power to the elites. If you don't believe me go and look at the top merit receivers.

For example, look at me. I only have a measly 25 merits. I will never become legendary. You have to seriously kiss ass and suck up and make a ton of topics based on anything you think will be popular at the time.
Hell, I have seen people get a few merit points just for a one-liner. They did deserve it but they only were chosen because they are popular here.

All that has happened is that now instead of people posting mass for post count they are posting huge massive topics for the sole reason of getting merits. It's solved nothing.

You are your own worst enemy. I just quickly browsed through your post history and a large amount of your posts are in sections like Micro earnings and Alt coin sections where people do not want to give merit points for posts that are done there. Serious merit providers do not hang around in Micro earning sections to look for posts that could earn merit points. 

Also, once people see a signature attached to your account, they almost instantly associate you with being a shit poster. Take a tip from a fool, remove that signature and post constructively and you will get a lot more merit points. 

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[LogitechMouse]

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Can, please someone tell me, what need to do, to get new rank?
Im sorry if someone already ask it, just want to know

I will just repeat what they always say here to the newbies who are asking things like this regarding merits.
Just make constructive and helpful posts and you will get merit.

This is only 1 what we need to increase rank?
And what about next ranks? 

To be a member you need 10, Full member = 100, Sr. Member = 250, Hero Member = 500 and Legendary = 1000.
Sounds hard right then you will remain as a newbie or probably a Jr. Member and accept it.

[DdmrDdmr]

This represents the number of accounts that have ranked-up, needing merits to do so (Data as of 25/10/2019):



The top chart represents all time data. It shows that 15.012 accounts ranked-up via merits. It displays the initial rank at the time of the introduction of the Merit System (rows) and they rank they moved on to (columns).

For example, 3.532 Newbies have so far made it to Member rank via merits. 26 Legendries required merits to reach their rank: 22 were Hero Members at the time of the Merit System kick-off, 3 Sr. Members, and 1 Full Member.

The second part of the chart narrows down the accounts to those created during 2019. The maximum expectancy in these 10 months would be to reach Sr. member (240 Activity alongside 250 earned Merits), and it seems that there is only one account to have managed that feat (it depends on the moment the account started posting within the year too). Nevertheless, 586 accounts created this year have managed to rank-up, albeit the vast majority to Jr. Member.

Overall, getting to Jr. Member is not really difficult. It’s surpassing the Member rank where most people struggle.

[Annisa_crypto]

You can follow this thread- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2766177.msg28250551#msg28250551. Where it has clearly mentioned about the merits and activity so that you can get some idea that what should you follow while posting.

[Mike Mayor]

The problem with the merit system is that most people are selfish and only here from themselves and spam anyway.

Do you have any proof/data for this?

If you don't believe me go and look at the top merit receivers.

Think about it. Maybe, just maybe, they actually make good content hence why they're the top merit receivers? This is pretty much the newbie/jrmember argument again.

You have to seriously kiss ass and suck up and make a ton of topics based on anything you think will be popular at the time.

Well, I've only made a few topics throughout the years, and I've received 600+ merits from topic replies(probably around 85%+) rather than spam creating topics.

Why do you ask me If I need proof when you know most users here are selfish. Just look at the bounty scene. Most of those people don't even know what they are supporting. I don't need proof or data since it is already there. Why must I argue with you about most people here being selfish? It is obvious. Most people don't even merit people. Go look at the total merits in circulation vs the ones given out. You cannot argue with facts sorry. You should know these things seeing as you have been here for such a long time I don't know why I need to explain this.

I never said their quality was not good. You looking for an argument now. I won't argue since I know I am right.

Your topic replies were most likely on the first page and you most likely have some popularity. Most users comments get buried in shit. If you have advice for me and honestly believe you can help me get to legendary then tell me how I'm all ears. If you can prove me wrong then please do. I also do not really want to be one of the better-known users because I honestly do not want to get involved in the politics of this forum. I would rather be a quieter member that most frequently posts about things they enjoy. I just don't see why your average person cannot rank? When you post you need to have the right eyes on your posts and thus post in the correct places. It is just logical.

For example, look at me. I only have a measly 25 merits. I will never become legendary. You have to seriously kiss ass and suck up and make a ton of topics based on anything you think will be popular at the time.
Hell, I have seen people get a few merit points just for a one-liner. They did deserve it but they only were chosen because they are popular here.

You do not have to write full paragraph and essay to get merits.  Half of mine posts are one liners because i do not have much to say but what i say is relevant. That's why i am able to get the merits.

Absolutely you don't need to type out paragraphs. One line can contain more helpful info in it then 10 well-written posts. What if they post a link that was really difficult to find. I'd merit that. I do prefer a short and direct answer to things though.

[Juggy777]

Can, please someone tell me, what need to do, to get new rank?

@kryptoklerk read this post https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2818350.0 you’ll need to post constructive and helpful posts to earn merits, and then depending on your activity you’ll be able to rank up.

The newer 'merit' system means you will be spending likely more time as a newbie.

@BTCWigs I don’t think so as others have already stated you only need one merit to rank up, so I would suggest you to start posting constructive posts if you wish to rank up. Alternatively you can submit your posts in the below mentioned threads, and if your post deserves a merit you’ll be awarded one.

1)https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5195967.0

2) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5085605.0

[loan.ruiu1]

I don't think to get at least 1 merit on this forum difficult. You need your knowledge, understanding, and sharing that will earn you merit from so many people. They are not stingy, willing to give you merit if you contribute to the community. It could be a warning, a guide, or some special news, ...

[agentx44]

The newer 'merit' system means you will be spending likely more time as a newbie.  Previously it was possible to rank up to Jr. Member and then to regular Member status in a matter of several months depending on how active you were.  Now it could take longer than that.  This should be good for the forum as it will bring less spam, low quality posts.

I agree. Way back, it was easy to reach higher ranks like if you want to be Jr. Member just post 30 and you will be on it as soon as your activity gets refreshed. It was also the reason why lots of shitposts was being dessiminated in the forum. There are also lots of participants in different campaigns since it is easy to reach higher ranks leading to a higher profit. Spam posts should be stopped, there would be many nonsense posts if it is going to be tolerated. Even on those who are very familiar in the forum have a hard time on getting a merit because it requires more than quality posts.

[panganib999]

The newer 'merit' system means you will be spending likely more time as a newbie.  Previously it was possible to rank up to Jr. Member and then to regular Member status in a matter of several months depending on how active you were.  Now it could take longer than that.  This should be good for the forum as it will bring less spam, low quality posts.

The new meritnsyatem will surely bring out the effort and creativity in members, most especially the newbies who aims to climb up the ladder and get that certain rank they always wanted to be in. Let's say that they will do it by force and not because they wanted to, so what? As long as it will make the forum a better one with better contents, all is fine. Soon they will realize that the new merit system will instill them a habit worth having and developing without them knowing that the forum caused it.