Seems like I cannot even merit and since I am only junior member the statement (rich2rich poor2poor) is total true.
It is also correct that there are too many spam bots but I think the new merit system could potentially discourage new members since gaining merit for them will be even here if your account is unknown.
Also since there is already a list of users that are abusing the system, this could in reality just create another market for merit points.
Reminds me a little bit of the prohibition times.
Just my 2 cent.
As per the new merit system, quality posts have to be merited irrespective of whether they are posted from established members or " unknown accounts ".
Can you please define "quality post"?
Quality post is even created but may not be merited.
Who guarantee these high rank level people will merit your definition of "quality post"?
Now sMerit has been on trade on some market. You want your post merited, pay for it in the future. What will you react?
Are you willing to use your own money from your pocket to pay for this Merit score? Think about that.
And who will get the most benefit of this system? Think about it too.
We are trying to remove this new system and you are backing this system up without considering.
What do you think all this complaining will do ? You want the admins and early adopters to have the rules as per the suggestions of new members. You might be suggesting the right thing but there are very less chances of it being implemented. All you can do now it to accept the rules and adapt.