what about the merit directly from the moderator? Those who determine whether our posts deserve a merit or not
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And I can say it is not difficult to get merit. I just joined in November and I was newbie like you, but I learned a lot and tried to help new members and here I am, just 46 more to the Full member and Im not pushing it, it just happens. It is not impossible for sure.