The Standard of a Meritorious post

[decodx]

After 10 posts, they are already wondering why they didn't get any merits, as if there is a rule or formula that would determine the number of posts in relation to the number of merits that someone should have

Every beginner should know that there is no general standard when it comes to merits, everyone decides at their own discretion - so we have posts that received a maximum of 50 merits from one member, and realistically if you look at their quality do not deserve even 1 merit. It is not an abuse as some think, but the free will of each member to do with his merits whatever he wants.

That's exactly what I thought. He has only been posting on the forum for a few days, but he is already complaining about the difficulty of earning merit. It is obvious he is forcing it. Not only that, but he is whining that he has put up effort, which can't really be seen from his few posts so far.

[Proro]

According to English Dictionary. "Meritocracy refers to a rule by merit, and talent". In other words merits are given to those who have done great contribution to develop the system, and  also have done well in their field of specialization to educate people.
Many people are asking for merit to rank up but they have forgotten or do not know the two "MISSION STATEMENTS"

Some times newbies expect too much for a trend they have made. But it depends on the reader to merit a post or not. And merit does come if the post is educative and someone could learn from. We should try our best to give a quality post and merit will definitely follow suit.

[Bamjos]

Is it that those who have excess of merits reserves their generosity or there are laid down principles in writing a Meritorious contents.

No, and there are no rules when it comes to what is "meritorious content", everyone is free to decide that for themselves.

Well said!
I once created a thread that for days, no one made comment on it, same with merit, until I one day when I became lucky to have someone comment on it, and that's the only comment on that thread till now, except for my reply to the person's comment which made the comment 2, though I was later fortunate to have the post earn me merit.

At first I felt like I gave a good write up because I sincerely wrote from my experience, spent hours drafting my composition and all. But just like it's been said in this quote, there's no rules on what is meritorious, what is good to me might not be good to others, what I found fascinating might not be the same with another person, and the forum has been designed in a way that everyone reserve the right to give merit to whoever they want or whoever has impacted them.

It was kind of funny when I later found out that the volume, of my thread that  I mentioned above, was possibly the reason many people didn't comment on it.

[libert19]

It has no standard, people get merits on posts who would other member consider lower quality.

Word of advise, don't post on expectation of getting merit, you are gonna be disappointed. Post about subjects you are really interested in, have fun here, it will be all right.

[Daniel91]

After 10 posts, they are already wondering why they didn't get any merits, as if there is a rule or formula that would determine the number of posts in relation to the number of merits that someone should have

Every beginner should know that there is no general standard when it comes to merits, everyone decides at their own discretion - so we have posts that received a maximum of 50 merits from one member, and realistically if you look at their quality do not deserve even 1 merit. It is not an abuse as some think, but the free will of each member to do with his merits whatever he wants.

That's exactly what I thought. He has only been posting on the forum for a few days, but he is already complaining about the difficulty of earning merit. It is obvious he is forcing it. Not only that, but he is whining that he has put up effort, which can't really be seen from his few posts so far.

I don’t think it’s hard to guess why new members wants to get merits so much and progress on this forum.
This forum is really specific and provides a good opportunity to make money based on writing on the forum and in other ways.
There is nothing wrong with that but there are still certain criteria for participating in signature campaigns and merits and ranks are most important.
I think it is a very fair system because it separates the good and the bad members and everyone has an equal opportunity, based on their own effort and work. No shortcuts 

[Nerdy doctor]

There is no general standard for giving out merits and it's wholly at the discretion of other members. Contribute your reasonable thoughts and questions to the forum and someone may learn from you or be impressed for whatever reasons by your post and may get you a merit.

In essence, Acquire knowledge by asking relevant questions, sharing your thoughts and opinions and engage in intelligent educative discussions first and only then would your issues raised be over.
Merits are earned, earn them.

[Marvelman]

@Mate2237, one thing is for sure, you won't get merit for posts and topics like this. From what I've seen, merits have been rewarded to posts in the past that are helpful or enjoyable, or to topics that spark or drive debate. Not necessarily any new or insightful info but at least nice and interesting content, and useful information to other people on the forum. With that said, I've never really bothered with the merit system as it doesn't really change anything, you can still consume and produce content on the forum just the same, so why bother?

[lovesmayfamilis]

OP, you impersonate that you are more interested in making money on the forum than getting information, communication, and learning here. Everyone is used to newcomers creating new topics on seemingly thousands of times discussed issues. There is a very easy way to get merit, be original. Find out what the forum is missing, ask a question, or, on the contrary, tell me an answer that will be fascinating.
Many accuse old users of greed and inattention to the posts of newcomers, but believe me, as soon as an "emerald user" appears here, he will be noticeable.
So strive for originality, and avoid mediocrity.

[Lucius]

I think it is a very fair system because it separates the good and the bad members and everyone has an equal opportunity, based on their own effort and work. No shortcuts 

No system is perfect, and it's no secret that merits are sold on the black market and shared between alt accounts - so there are definitely shortcuts, although (thankfully) there are few who know how to use them.

In addition, due to the lack of quality posters, many managers lowered the criteria for selecting participants just to fill all the spots in their campaigns. The rule of 5 merits that someone needs to earn in 120 days to qualify for a campaign is more than obvious a completely failed way of filtering the good from the bad members. If they applied the criteria that CM has for its campaign participants, would at least 5% of active forum users meet them (excluding those active participants)?

[Markinzo]

Meriting a post is subject to the person meriting it. A post that affects me positively and discussed about issues that touched my area of concern may not be same with another person.

So I don't think anyone is actually withholding the generosity to merit.

[Israelgogo]

I didnt even know how merit are been valued here until i got one myself ,as a newbie alot are to be learned and everyday seems to be discovering new development or getting experience and exploring ,also seeing how the experienced members are doing it gives you a wide direction on how to go about it.

[uchegod-21]

It is a problem for the newbies getting merits, the eagerness is endless as they anticipate merit in any content they have put up effort with.

This is true for newbies who has been here before and coming back with another account. For someone getting to know about the merit system will not be so eager to earn it.

But it seem not coming. Is it that those who have excess of merits reserves their generosity or there are laid down principles in writing a Meritorious contents.

Strictly none of the above. You may see one with much merits and at that particular time has no single smerits to share. Excess merits as you said doesn't mean there is always smerits except for merit sources. And it seems that merit sources run out of smerits sometimes.
There are no laid down principles in writing merit worthy posts.
You get merit when you make someone know new things, you help solve people's problems or answer questions. So, see merit as a reward for doing good. From henceforth you can consider to be helping people.

[examplens]

I didnt even know how merit are been valued here until i got one myself ,as a newbie alot are to be learned and everyday seems to be discovering new development or getting experience and exploring ,also seeing how the experienced members are doing it gives you a wide direction on how to go about it.

I suggest you completely change the approach to this forum. I understand your desire to gather some merit and make progress here, but spamming with nonsense is a completely wrong way. You can get one or two merits, but this can only be accidental (just as you earned that one)
Put in a little effort, better write one meaningful post than ten nonsense like so far.