Even with quality posts doesn't mean you'll get merit hah
Interesting stuff, but not easy. I'll probably be stuck at Member for a few months

Now almost all members problems is that they already reach thier complete activity but cannot rank up because thier merit is not enough. Even you posted constructive and high quality post but they dont like to give you merit theres nothing you can do
Because of this issue, newly joined members cannot rank up, join signature campaign and receive the stakes that they deserved according to their true rank. Here is my 3 cents worth, the bitcointalk mods should introduce merit for Members and above as most of the signature campaign is for Jn Member and above while the remaining minority accepts only Member and above.