Well, my strategy is don't worry about merits.We don't here for just to increase our ranks.We should stay here for learning about crypto currency.If we know something special which is valuable for others we should share to them.Merit is just a number which help to increase rank.

IMO is if we have believe in ourself that we do quality posts then we shouldn't be worry about merits.Some trusted members are still their to give you reward for excellent posts.