Don't make merit post, if you wanna earn merits. Only way to earn merits is your contribution.
What you mean exactly dont make merit post? Or dont create a post asking for any merit or merit is the main topic?
I think its hard not to mentioned merit as what your going to inquire is about earning them. Actually he got a legitimate question, the problem here its been redundant already. Newbies proven to be beginner level so why bash them right instead just tell them what to do.
For OP, I think most post here already spill you a steer IMO the thread should be locked now and be moved. Unless your not satisfied with the discussion.
Might be he mean by "don't ask for merit".
Op, a little suggestion, Just stay on topic and you will understand by yourself, also you must read more before you make a post