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Perhaps the OP thinks that asking this type of question will show his interest in the forum, and some generous members will pour some merit into it. I saw recently that Meta has been flooded with new topics asked by newbies or accounts below member rank. Why suddenly do the demands for merit spike up with lots of newbie accounts creating silly topics in meta and bitcoin boards?
If you really think this is an error or perhaps of zero value - then report it to the moderators instead of replying. I'm not sure the OP doesn't know exactly how the merit system works when referring to his signup date - but something could still be considered true especially if the account has changed hands to another newbie.
It is very possible for a beginner who is still learning not to know how the merit system works - but conversely, some users may feign ignorance just to attract attention. It's all about possibility - not an accusation, but honestly this isn't a really necessary thread.