Self made Hero Member now marching on to rank up as Legendary member!!!

[Juggy777]

Finally I’m close to becoming a Hero Member at Bitcointalk, and I felt it was about time I spoke about my journey and answer the question did merits do more harm or good.

To be frank I was only days away from being ranked to a Hero Member, and suddenly merits system was announced and on the first look i was angry at it because I thought i would never be able to rank up here. After a few hours I got over my anger and again read @Theymos post and keenly read the discussion that followed and suddenly it struck me it ain’t that bad as I had thought it would be.

In order to rank I began looking around this forum for guides written by other members, who were collecting merits with ease and most of them had one common point don’t write a post to earn merits, write it because it’s helpful and it should make sense to all those who read it. I’m also thankful for my managers past and current who have taken time out of their schedule and helps me with valuable tips. One tip I would like to share is choose one or two topic boards you’re passionate about, and then continue focusing on those topic boards, once people see your posts is knowledgeable merits shall follow.

At the start of this year I was hoping to become a Hero Member by this year’s end, and I have covered certain distance in my journey and now I feel I can achieve my goal of becoming a Hero Member very soon.

Last but not the least I feel the merit system has done more good than we all thought it could do, yes I know I’m yet not able to rank up and I’m saying this but people on this forum often forget the forum is bigger than the Individual. If anyone else is stuck just don’t give up, just focus on the basics, and keep posting constructive posts you too shall rank up cheers!!!.

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[Steamtyme]

Good luck on your goals. I'll just point out try not to focus on them so much in a timeframe. It can be tough but as soon as you set a date to it, when it's arguably out of your control you can find it stressful. That or you could doubt the quality of your posts or the value of your contributions. I would say having the goal of achieving a hero member rank is enough, it shows a desire to contribute and improve.

I think this is more of a reputation thread personally, as it's about your goals and opinions. Just my thoughts.

[masulum]

I see your current activity is more than enough to be a hero member or even a legendary member before 2020. Maybe it's hard, but still possible. With your current merit, I think it can be done only one month or less than one month to be hero member. There are lots of members can get 50 merit from three members in one post, if you can reach it, just need to make one post to be hero member.

Maybe Theymos giving you 50 merit, TMAN giving you 50 merit and Suchmoon give you 50 merit too, it's not a joke, you can reach it some day. Remember about 10th anniversary contest, from that, someone can get 200+ merit on their post. Good luck bro.. See you on 500+ club credit: Tranthidung

[tbct_mt2]

Good luck on your goals. I'll just point out try not to focus on them so much in a timeframe. It can be tough but as soon as you set a date to it, when it's arguably out of your control you can find it stressful. That or you could doubt the quality of your posts or the value of your contributions. I would say having the goal of achieving a hero member rank is enough, it shows a desire to contribute and improve.

I think this is more of a reputation thread personally, as it's about your goals and opinions. Just my thoughts.

Exactly, Steamtyme. In fact, I have same problem as OP but I have been closer to the Hero member rank than OP, much closer. What you said is true that when one pay attention on how much merits left till the next rank, that user will naturally lose concentration on idea flows and quality of posts will definitely be affected adversely.

Today, I received my two merits for the post I made weeks ago. It means the most important thing is focus on idea flows, quality, and proof-read your posts before and after releasing them. Then, if your posts are good, merits will find them, sooner or later when someone see your posts and like or agree with what you write.

[Upgrade00]

I try not to focus on the number of merits remaining for me to get to the next rank; Sr member (although it's a bit difficult). Rather I pay attention to learning and improving, and this influences my post and would likely attract merits. I also have to resist the urge to start threads on hackneyed topics but to rather read, join quality discussions and start threads when I have something relevant to discuss.

The community has been very helpful in my journey to this stage and it's a little prove of the fact that the merit system is reflected on every member irrespective of rank.

[Findingnemo]

Still halfway to go there but it may not be harder once you know how to get merits but personally I would not suggest anyone to concentrate on ranking up just be helpful to the community and you will become one higher ranker sooner or later. Recently I turned out into full member but I know I was too slow on getting merits if I concentrated on merits alone maybe I will have more number of merits but I didn't do. Just be yourself and don't run for merits

[rosezionjohn]

Topics like this one raked in a lot of merits in the past. Let's see if the strategy really works https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5204259.msg53179025#msg53179025

Anyway, you should be able to rank since you already know how to. Achieving it by the end of the year is definitely doable so all the best to your journey to Hero Member.

[ryzaadit]

Not yet dude,

You still have a long ride, according to your earned merits in the last 120 days. I think you will not reach Hero Member before 2020, you should earn 60-70 merits each month before 2019 was ended. Since your activity merits earned in the last 120 days was really small, that's why i said its kinda hard for you to reach hero member before 2020.

[RapTarX]

You are a very old member here and I believe you have gathered a lot of knowledge within this periods. For a member like you, I guess it's easy if you put a little more effort. You can easily chase the required merits for Legendary rank even.
I agree what steamtyme said, don't put any goals of earning merits. Try to help out the forum member through contribution from your gathered knowledge. It will get you the rank easily. Anyway, good luck with your goal. I hope you will make it sooner.

[TheUltraElite]

I appreciate the fact that you spoke out your mind. It did hurt those who were just inches from being in the next rank when the merit system was started. However I became a self-made senior recently and it took me almost 2years to reach 250 earned merits. It might or might not be possible for you reach Hero by 2020.

So my advice is to focus on posting quality content, engage in discussions. Post where you feel posting is needed not just because you agree to post and dont force yourself to post.

It may take several years to reach the next rank so dont get disheartened.

[Juggy777]

Maybe Theymos giving you 50 merit, TMAN giving you 50 merit and Suchmoon give you 50 merit too, it's not a joke, you can reach it some day. Remember about 10th anniversary contest, from that, someone can get 200+ merit on their post. Good luck bro.. See you on 500+ club credit: Tranthidung

@masulum that would be a dream come true if these members gave me so many merits lol, and even if I could get a single merit from @Theymos I would consider it as one my life’s biggest accomplishment. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to join that elite club, and thank you all for your positive words and inputs.

[Lanatsa]

All of us would really have the kind of target on reaching out a certain rank and it wont really be an easy journey for everyone.There are even high ranking
that didnt even received 1 merit since the implementation of the merit system.Currently you have 382 then finding that 118 would be somewhat hard if you do
try to have that kind of timeframe which you do talk about this year.We are only 1 month to go for an another new year which i can say that it is short to attain those
number of smerits unless if someone would give out bulk 50 directly then you can reach it directly.Good luck!

[TMAN]

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i'm out of source and S merits now - you got my last, Drop me a PM on the 15th of December when I am topped up and ill drop you 50 more fella.

[masulum]

@masulum that would be a dream come true if these members gave me so many merits lol, and even if I could get a single merit from @Theymos I would consider it as one my life’s biggest accomplishment. Hopefully soon I’ll be able to join that elite club, and thank you all for your positive words and inputs.

Someone says it impossible to you get 110 merit. Don't believe them. You can check my merit journey on this post https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5153084.msg52939455#msg52939455 I got my 116 merit in October only. It's mean you can do that on December before 31. What you need just give your best contribution to this forum and get your rewards.

i'm out of source and S merits now - you got my last, Drop me a PM on the 15th of December when I am topped up and ill drop you 50 more fella.

Sounds good for you Juggy777

[Juggy777]

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Wow thank you so much indeed I’ll drop you a pm on 15th .

Someone says it impossible to you get 110 merit. Don't believe them.

Thanks a lot yes I always like to focus on positive aspects, and if there’s any worthy criticism I make sure a point to study it and improve on it.

[LTU_btc]

It will be difficult to reach Hero Member rank before 2020. Unless TMAN, suchmoon or theymos will drop you 50 merits each . Anyway, I think it's only matter of time when you will reach your goal. And I believe that it eill happen soon because you're really good poster.
I don't want to repeat myself, but I been in similar situation like you. If merit system would be released week or two later, I would be Legendary now. But being Hero Member doesn't makes difference from Legendary. And I'm Sr. Member according my earned merits. And it would be amazing if I will reach Legendary rank in 2020.

[tbct_mt2]

It will be difficult to reach Hero Member rank before 2020. Unless TMAN, suchmoon or theymos will drop you 50 merits each . Anyway, I think it's only matter of time when you will reach your goal. And I believe that it eill happen soon because you're really good poster.
I don't want to repeat myself, but I been in similar situation like you. If merit system would be released week or two later, I would be Legendary now. But being Hero Member doesn't makes difference from Legendary. And I'm Sr. Member according my earned merits. And it would be amazing if I will reach Legendary rank in 2020.

Sure, good users will definitely reach their next ranks, to the top (Legendary) too. The matter is time and the merit-earning rate of each user, the higher rate one has the faster that one will hit next above rank.

For OP, if he manages to earn 2 merits for each 2-weeks period, he will rank up at the end of 2020 (with the 50 promised-merits as support from @TMAN)

[terizla]

1 month left is 2020. I think if you can reach 100 merit in 1 month this is will be great work.
Just never give up to reach your rank to Hero Member.

The harder you work for something. The greater you'll fell when you achieve it.

[amishmanish]

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i'm out of source and S merits now - you got my last, Drop me a PM on the 15th of December when I am topped up and ill drop you 50 more fella.

Gosh..I have been missing all the parties lately?

If getting to 500 merit needs these 50 merit booster doses then I want to apply too. As a qualification, I have been merited by Theymos once..So like a user pointed out, I have already had one of the biggest achievements of my life..LOL.. Surely i should have become a hero by now..

1 month left is 2020. I think if you can reach 100 merit in 1 month this is will be great work.
Just never give up to reach your rank to Hero Member.

The harder you work for something. The greater you'll fell when you achieve it.

Right..Must be such a fantastic feeling to FALL right after you achieve something you have worked so hard for.

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[tranthidung]

See you on 500+ club credit: Tranthidung

All of my clubs are for earned merits, not total merits. If Juggy777 joins my club, it should be the 250+ club rather than the 500+ club. See you there, @Juggy777.

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I'm sorry. In initial post, I remembered about Piggy when mentioned OP.