I doubt it - But is it too bad to ask you to review some of my posts?

[Rikafip]

If I were you, I would move this thread somewhere far away and lock it, because I think it does you more harm than good. However, don't take my advice seriously, because I'm not one of those people whose opinion carries some weight on the forum.

While I do agree that this doesn't really belong to Meta, I woulnd't be so harsh. Call me naive, but I think this is more about his post quality rather than anything else as he is worried that it went down since he doesn't get as much merit as he used to. Iirrc one of the older reputable members had a thread where people could ask for his opinion regarding their post quality so I think OP's goal is exactly that.

ou have been misinformed. I have just over 200 merits. I have never had more than 400 in the bank at any time BTW. Dmdr may need to check their page and make sure it's putting out the correct information as it currently is not.

It always boggled my mind how can non-merit sources have so much merit to share because 99% of the time I am at 0 and usually spend all of it the very same day I have some.



@_BlackStar as others told you, its quite normal to receive less merit once you reach Legendary rank as many of us experienced (myself included) the same thing so I woulnd't worry too much about it.

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[LoyceV]

@_BlackStar as others told you, its quite normal to receive less merit once you reach Legendary rank as many of us experienced (myself included) the same thing so I woulnd't worry too much about it.

I get the feeling any change in appearance leads to a reduction in how much Merit I receive. Each time I changed my avatar or signature, it feels like I receive less Merit. I think my posts look more anonymous (for a while) after each change.

[skarais]

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I get the feeling any change in appearance leads to a reduction in how much Merit I receive. Each time I changed my avatar or signature, it feels like I receive less Merit.

And maybe even lower if your manager asks you to post a certain amount on the gambling board. 

But anyway, I never feel that the amount of merit you get will decrease after you change your appearance (signature or avatar), unless you don't write anything for more than one month. So far, your merit per post ratio is 0.55 merit per post (excluding merit airdrops), even people will recognize you as a different (special) user even if you post less than before.

You must be kidding me. ;v

[Lucius]

While I do agree that this doesn't really belong to Meta, I woulnd't be so harsh.
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That was just advice, although topics like this are 99% for the Reputation board, regardless of how someone interprets them. In the end, the OP got what he was looking for, although such a distribution of merits is completely wrong in my opinion, especially for the reason that it is seen by many beginners who climb the ladder with great difficulty, and someone gets 50+ merits for a literal "begging post".

I get the feeling any change in appearance leads to a reduction in how much Merit I receive. Each time I changed my avatar or signature, it feels like I receive less Merit. I think my posts look more anonymous (for a while) after each change.

Tell me about it, because I have personally convinced myself several times that since there are no more CM campaign, it seems that no one takes me seriously anymore, apparently most people look at the signature and avatar first, and only then at the content of the post.

[LoyceV]

And maybe even lower if your manager asks you to post a certain amount on the gambling board.  

I wouldn't accept any deal in which the campaign manager decides where I can post.

You must be kidding me. ;v

Maybe it's all between my ears. I haven't checked the actual numbers.

[Igebotz]

Tell me about it, because I have personally convinced myself several times that since there are no more CM campaign, it seems that no one takes me seriously anymore, apparently most people look at the signature and avatar first, and only then at the content of the post.

Apparently, everyone on the forum thought the CM member was Albert Einstein until it was one and members starting seeing you with the same Avatar and signature same as people who are spamming the gambling board. haha

And maybe even lower if your manager asks you to post a certain amount on the gambling board. 

I wouldn't accept any deal in which the campaign manager decides where I can post.

Same here, I wouldn't accept any deal that limited my posting on the gambling board because that's the most fascinating board as a sports fan. Although the gambling board appears to be a merit retirement home, users would only appreciate your postings with words. because nearly every active member on that board has little or no smerit to share. 

[Lucius]

Apparently, everyone on the forum thought the CM member was Albert Einstein until it was one and members starting seeing you with the same Avatar and signature same as people who are spamming the gambling board. haha

I don't spam any boards, not even Gambling, where I write a maximum of 10 posts a week, and I think that most of those posts are constructive - and also don't compare the campaign in which I participate with those that encourage spam - I only need to write 20 posts a week, and earning was never my first priority. There are shitposters in all parts of the forum, have you maybe looked at the Bitcoin discussion board or Economics boards?

[Rikafip]

In the end, the OP got what he was looking for, although such a distribution of merits is completely wrong in my opinion, especially for the reason that it is seen by many beginners who climb the ladder with great difficulty, and someone gets 50+ merits for a literal "begging post".

Upon reading his post again, I have to say that I think you are right and this is indeed more about merit begging than anything else. I mean, why would member with 1000+ merits even report his posts to a merit source as he said that he is still doing that? These things should be imho reserved to those who lack merit to reach the higher rank and not just for the sake of getting more merit for whatever reason.  

With that being said, I did check his merit history and it looks like ~30% of his merit received came form the same member so no wonder when that source of merit stopped, he was left with very few merits received in the last few months.  

Apparently, everyone on the forum thought the CM member was Albert Einstein until it was one and members starting seeing you with the same Avatar and signature same as people who are spamming the gambling board. haha

Given the reputation that CM built over the years, I am not surprised that people perceived members with their sig differently to the point that their posts had more "weight" and to be considered as a sort of forum elite. It will take a long time to see another campaign reach that level.

[Igebotz]

Apparently, everyone on the forum thought the CM member was Albert Einstein until it was one and members starting seeing you with the same Avatar and signature same as people who are spamming the gambling board. haha

I don't spam any boards, not even Gambling, where I write a maximum of 10 posts a week, and I think that most of those posts are constructive - and also don't compare the campaign in which I participate with those that encourage spam - I only need to write 20 posts a week, and earning was never my first priority. There are shitposters in all parts of the forum, have you maybe looked at the Bitcoin discussion board or Economics boards?

NOW you read it wrong, I was just using a few people of your campaign as examples, you are a good poster regardless of what you wear today, just that the CM signature was like a garment and draws more attention to anyone wears it, I hope they straighten things out and return in good faith.

Apparently, everyone on the forum thought the CM member was Albert Einstein until it was one and members starting seeing you with the same Avatar and signature same as people who are spamming the gambling board. haha

Given the reputation that CM built over the years, I am not surprised that people perceived members with their sig differently to the point that their posts had more "weight" and to be considered as a sort of forum elite. It will take a long time to see another campaign reach that level.

Bestchange was the closest thing to CM until they started allowing Bitcoin discussion spammers in, another one was Stake, which aimed to create a great reputation but the payment was insufficient to attract good posters.

Whirlwind and Sinbad could be the future CM; they have some outstanding posters and the best paid campaign right now, and if they run for a few years, one of them could occupy the CM seat.

[indah rezqi]

In the end, the OP got what he was looking for, although such a distribution of merits is completely wrong in my opinion, especially for the reason that it is seen by many beginners who climb the ladder with great difficulty, and someone gets 50+ merits for a literal "begging post".

Upon reading his post again, I have to say that I think you are right and this is indeed more about merit begging than anything else. I mean, why would member with 1000+ merits even report his posts to a merit source as he said that he is still doing that? These things should be imho reserved to those who lack merit to reach the higher rank and not just for the sake of getting more merit for whatever reason.

Some people are overreacting and some are praising what the OP is doing to keep the same passion for quality posts. Merit cannot always be taken as proof that they are high quality users, many people even very often help users to rank up faster even if the quality of the posts is not very good. The biggest impact is that they will experience a lack of merit after getting the first 1000 even though I think that is a normal situation.

OP, rather than embarrassing yourself this way, I think you should be wise enough before complaining about merit. I think you are one good user, but you just need to be more patient to find better ways to get more merit after Legendary. Close your topic and see the truth, you have to put in more effort if you want to earn more merits even if you want to contribute to the system more often.

[_BlackStar]

Somehow some people have misunderstood my point for this thread, but that doesn't matter because we all have the freedom to have different opinion. OK I got some of what I wanted, sure it will be useful for other users who have quality posts. But again I don't feel to begging ^{[might be different if someone else does]} because basically I'm just asking one of you or few to be willing to review my post. If you deserve some then I'm grateful that I have some extra sMerit to distribute among other users' quality posts.

My only goal in this thread is to have sMerit with which I can merited other users for their quality posts. If that's wrong, then forgive me. The thread is locked and I think this is the best decision.

Thank you yahoo62278, skarais, and mikeywith. You may understand what I expect. Also thanks for all the constructive advice.