I personally think that the new changes with the merit points practically made it impossible or at least very slow further advancement on the ranks. Nobody, until now, in practice, did not consider how long a full member might become senior. Previously, it took about four months of activity on the forum. Now for this you need to collect 150 points of merit. It is unlikely that any person in four months will gain 150 merits, even if he will write quality messages. That is, in fact, innovations slowed down the movement of ranks. I do not think that's right.
        And about the sale of points of merit, then, most likely, they will vseravno be sold. because there will be no other way out in this forum. Earn them will be almost impossible. If they very actively check people for what they sent others points of merit, then people will be afraid to send them to others, so as not to cause suspicion. No, I do not like this innovation.