Why it's so hard to rank-up?

[m2017]

I am new to this forum, but as far as I know it is not difficult to rank up. Because if you want to get merit, you have to use your own knowledge to help others or give good knowledge. So that they benefit a lot. Then you will definitely get merit. But if you post on altcoin board, you can never earn because it is spam side, to say here, everyone's post quality is same. So you have to post Bitcoin discussion, meta, economics, mining etc. If you post in these, you will definitely get credit.

It's nice to hear from new members ike you that it's easy for you to rank up and you know what you need to do to get there. And then some from the very beginning give up, don't see opportunities for further growth in rank, which can deprive the forum of interesting opinions and useful knowledge that they could bring here. Although it would seem that the recipe for success is quite simple - to have the desire for it and make attempts.

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[Belinda1732]

I believe most at times the reason why is hard to rank up is because of low quality post and disregarding the forum rules. I'm new here but from what I have read, understanding the rules and making good quality post will help you rank up.

[Obari]

Sorry if I have to play the little devil here but were you expecting to get attention and fish for merits from making this post? You only needed a few more to rank up to full member after all. No offense.

My view on this is not to think too much about rank up and just continue to engage naturally in good discussions. Think of merits as a bonus.

You're right mate, but the OP said that he had his busy moments and outside that he might also be a working class and everybody has their goals and ways of achieving them.
Most times when work is done, we do except an accolade for a job well done even if it's just one because most times that is all we need to keep going and pushing.
I'm still very new here and recently I saw a one line post with 4 merits from 3 different people. And let's be human please and admit that that alone is a major discouraging factor in the forum as getting 4 merits from a one line post and you, after taking out your time, maybe after a stressful day at work to make a post that seemed quality to you, only to see that it has no single appreciation, that most times isn't fair.

I just hope people would be fair enough to help and assist people most times knowing that we all have a different schedule and activities.

[decodx]

I'm still very new here and recently I saw a one line post with 4 merits from 3 different people. And let's be human please and admit that that alone is a major discouraging factor in the forum as getting 4 merits from a one line post and you, after taking out your time, maybe after a stressful day at work to make a post that seemed quality to you, only to see that it has no single appreciation, that most times isn't fair.

I'm sorry, but I don't agree with this. Sometimes a one-line reply is more valuable and useful than a wall of text. I don't think there's anything wrong with showing off your writing prowess in a piece of content, be it an article or response to a forum question, but my biggest concern is that more often than not, long pieces have nothing to do with the question in the OP. In other words, quality should be valued over quantity. Ultimately, how you reply to a post is up to you. Some people will want more information, others will only want a simple reply.

I just hope people would be fair enough to help and assist people most times knowing that we all have a different schedule and activities.

It really boils down to this: if you want more helpful replies to your questions, treat others with respect and courtesy. It's not just about the quantity and time invested - it's about developing a genuine, trusting relationship with the community. But remember, always keep in mind that everyone comes from a different background and has different motivations for being online.

[Rikafip]

I'm still very new here and recently I saw a one line post with 4 merits from 3 different people. And let's be human please and admit that that alone is a major discouraging factor in the forum as getting 4 merits from a one line post and you, after taking out your time, maybe after a stressful day at work to make a post that seemed quality to you, only to see that it has no single appreciation, that most times isn't fair.

If anything, that should encourage you that getting merit ain't that hard and that you don't have to write bloated wall of text in order for someone to see your post as quality/helpful.

and you, after taking out your time, maybe after a stressful day at work to make a post that seemed quality to you, only to see that it has no single appreciation, that most times isn't fair.

Just because you think that your own post is quality or helpful, doesn't mean that others do the same. One of the problems in this forum  is that members regurgitate what's already been said a couple of times before in the same topic, so naturally their chances of getting merit for that are slim to none.

[PowerGlove]

One of the problems in this forum  is that members regurgitate what's already been said a couple of times before in the same topic, so naturally their chances of getting merit for that are slim to none.

This. The other (closely related) thing that bugs me is when people just quickly scan the subject line (in this case "Why it's so hard to rank-up?") and then immediately start writing something. That's very unlikely to result in merit, but it seems to be a pretty popular posting technique!

I can imagine them trying to make quota before the week is out, and thinking: "Shit, I have to post something, I guess I'll just write about $SUBJECT."

[nakamura12]

This. The other (closely related) thing that bugs me is when people just quickly scan the subject line (in this case "Why it's so hard to rank-up?") and then immediately start writing something. That's very unlikely to result in merit, but it seems to be a pretty popular posting technique!

I can imagine them trying to make quota before the week is out, and thinking: "Shit, I have to post something, I guess I'll just write about $SUBJECT."

I think it is because people see someone who earn money that is much more compared to what other earn then that person will ask that what and how did he/she earn much more money than the others so, in merit when they see someone who earn with a lot of merit with a simple post and yet acceptable to all or merit worthy then they would also try it. In short, those who always complaining that it is very hard to rank up wants to rank up in easy way (faster way).

[Jatiluhung]

3. Limited Knowledge - You can't share what you don't have, and making good topics here requires a good knowledge especially topics about helping people or a guidelines.

this is what many people need to be aware of including myself. That is realizing the importance of knowledge. because we will not even be able to make a post that is useful for others if we ourselves do not have enough knowledge to share.
so start with learning more. and continue to share every new knowledge we have gained. and don't care that other people will appreciate it or not. because if we focus too much on Merit. then when we don't get Merit in every post that we share, it will make us easy to give up and feel useless. but if we don't expect too much then our mentality will stay awake. and keeps us consistent in making quality posts. and let Merit naturally come to us.

and we also need to know that many Merit sourch are kind and they are even willing to take the time to review our posts. and they will give Merit if our posts are considered useful.

Here are some threads that I hope can help everyone who wants to submit their posts for review.
√ [self-moderated] Report unmerited good posts to Merit Source by LoyceV
√ [Merit] Share your best posts/threads with Fillippone to be merit assessed by fillippone
√ Rules for my post history review offer to the community by The Pharmacist

and maybe there are several other threads but they are no longer active. so I didn't include it.

So keep trying to contribute well in this forum by making useful posts. And don't worry your posts are not appreciated. because if you are quite sure that your posts are of high quality then you can ask for a review on the Merit source which provides a thread about it. but you have to read and obey the rules.
because reading and obeying the rules that are made is to prove that you are among those who respect the maker of the rules.

[Gosgosking]

Ranking up is all about consistency and self development. If you have knowledgeable ideas about bitcoin you can easily rank up. Ranking up seems too difficult only when you don't know what to in the forum. The forum about learning and share good information about bitcoin.

[fillippone]

3. Limited Knowledge - You can't share what you don't have, and making good topics here requires a good knowledge especially topics about helping people or a guidelines.

this is what many people need to be aware of including myself. That is realizing the importance of knowledge. because we will not even be able to make a post that is useful for others if we ourselves do not have enough knowledge to share.
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Here are some threads that I hope can help everyone who wants to submit their posts for review.
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√ [Merit] Share your best posts/threads with Fillippone to be merit assessed by fillippone

Indeed knowledge is a central aspects of merit sharing.

I made my point clear in this thread:

Ranking up is possible! 2900 Merits earned in less than 12 months!My 11 Hints!

You need to understand how to contribute effectively to the forum, before asking for rank-up and merits.

[proTECH77]

If you are not good in quality post, it will be difficult for you to rank up on time because some of the senior members you see in the forum ranked up by quality post and patience for the right time for the ranking to come.  Don't post because you want to rank up today  like senior members who followed the due process to get to were they are today.

[Magic-Money]

I'm new here, I hope I'm welcome into the forum, while reading and replying of topics base the area of discussion, I hopefully, I will be rank up the more I'm active on the forum.

[LDL]

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Ranking up is possible! 2900 Merits earned in less than 12 months!My 11 Hints!

I have read the eleven hints very well, trying to follow them.  A hint is very good, the quality of my post should be very good and should not end with one or two words.
Post should not be off topic, reading my post to learn something new.  If you gain some different knowledge through my post then i can get merit in that post.  And slowly i can rank up. Moreover, if i am active regularly in the forum, i can learn a lot, if i am not active, My rank will not go up easily.

[Jatiluhung]

Ranking up is all about consistency and self development. If you have knowledgeable ideas about bitcoin you can easily rank up. Ranking up seems too difficult only when you don't know what to in the forum. The forum about learning and share good information about bitcoin.

Correct. The first step is that we must try to understand the system and rules in the forum first. then we must continue to develop ourselves by continuing to learn and add insight and that requires high consistency. Patience in the process is also required. we don't need to rush. we enjoy the learning process while sharing every knowledge that has been obtained. and we will be surprised that ranking up becomes easy if we live it while enjoying it. so keep learning so that insight continues to grow. because if our insight is lacking then it means we can't share anything that is useful for others.

[Scripture]

If you are not good in quality post, it will be difficult for you to rank up on time because some of the senior members you see in the forum ranked up by quality post and patience for the right time for the ranking to come.  Don't post because you want to rank up today  like senior members who followed the due process to get to were they are today.

This is what I've learned, to have more patience and just continue to doing your best to achieve your goals.
Ranking up is only be hard if you just focus on that, there's a lot of ways to be more productive here, choose that better option and always open to new ideas and opportunities.

I'm new here, I hope I'm welcome into the forum, while reading and replying of topics base the area of discussion, I hopefully, I will be rank up the more I'm active on the forum.

Of course you are welcome, just continue reading all the details you want to know and you can be good. Just follow the advices on the comments here and ranking up are more possible for you.

[BTCGalaxyA12]

Every employee is eyeing points to be promoted by the company's leadership for good work in meeting the target.
Promotion of position is the motivation of employees at work. I've experienced that. The most basic thing to be promoted is to love work and work with heart.

Here I also think it should be like that that is "Loving Work and Working with Heart".
Here I only take advantage of the opportunity to learn from great people who have extraordinary knowledge about the future currency

[Uzairjutt275]

Higher rank means good opportunities here in the forum, but why its so hard to rank up?
Here's what I realized for almost 5 years here in the forum and still at a lower rank.

1. You can't please everybody here - Even if you create a good topic, you can't expect everyone to appreciate your work and probably will receive little to none merit since we all have different standards and qualifications before we gave out merit.

2. Being Inactive - Don't expect to rank up if you are not active especially on making good contents. I have my busy days and really not active but when I do have a task here, I always make sure to qualify for that but again, that's not enough.

3. Limited Knowledge - You can't share what you don't have, and making good topics here requires a good knowledge especially topics about helping people or a guidelines.


To cut this story short, if you really want to rank up and have a good reputation just do the opposite, stay active, learn more and expect nothing.
These are my mistakes, and I hope you won't do the same so you can be more successful here. Right now, I'm only learning with my experience and hopefully I can give something more helpful in the future.

If you want to increase your Rank at Hero or Legendary Member. You have more skills and knowledge about the cryptocurrency. If your post will be helpful and constructive then Higher Rank Member give you merits. Then your Rank will be increase.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

I'm new here, I hope I'm welcome into the forum, while reading and replying of topics base the area of discussion, I hopefully, I will be rank up the more I'm active on the forum.

You are not up to a month old on this forum, and to be frankly speaking, I must say ranking up here is not that difficult, in as much as you are consistent, and you could come up with good creative content/ideas about Bitcoin, how it affects the forum or the environment at large.
So as a new member of the forum, I will advice not to ever go against the forum rules, and remember that plagiarism is highly prohibited here on bitcointalk

[Razmirraz]

If you want to increase your Rank at Hero or Legendary Member. You have more skills and knowledge about the cryptocurrency. If your post will be helpful and constructive then Higher Rank Member give you merits. Then your Rank will be increase.

Why should a higher-ranking user give merit to quality, constructive and informative posts.? You and low ranking members can also give Merit on useful posts as long as sMerit is still available.
You can also give Merit to users who rank higher if the post is considered quality, they also need Merit to get additional sMerit so that it can be distributed to other users. There is no need to hoard sMerit or save it because it will not give you any benefit.

[348Judah]

Many thinks ranking up is as difficult as they had thought but things does not really work the way we most times approach the ranking system of the forum, how do you expect a shitposter to rank up, or an occasional member that rare go active on the forum to also rank up and the main thing as well is that not everyone has the intention to stay after getting onboard to the forum, then what we also post determines the tendencies to make us rank up because the merit system is what has been adopted to restrict some undeserving members from ranking up.