I disagree, I got 10 sMerit points already which are needed for a Newbie/Jr. Member to become a Member am I one of this 0.1%. If you contribute to the community sure you can rank up. Well, I need 80 more points for a Full Member, but I like helping people and I think they will appreciate what I do. I was a newbie just 3 months ago, and here I am, learning and enjoying my time here.
Don't blame the system, blame yourself. And do respect Satoshi and the early adopters, because of them we have more freedom.