Re: Don't you think that merit system is like avoiding new comer in Bitcointalk?
I am very worry about new merit system. This is like killer rules for newbies like us. As i know that if somebody gives merit rating only then our rank will grow. Without getting merit from someone we can't rank up from jr member. So, who will give us those merit rating? Is this rules for avoiding new comers in bitcointalk? I am truly feeling too bad. 
In my opinion it is mostly against spam and account farming. Merit system helps to grow the users who are helpful to the whole community and blocking shitposters. Community gives merit points to each other, we give merit points to each other, so there is no manipulation in the forum administration activities and in this idea.