You can sit here all day if you want and discuss with yourself whether or not I deserve merit. My point is, that I was 8 activity away from getting Full Member 2 weeks ago, then this update came out, and now I am months, maybe even years from getting Full Member. This update might be good for some users that are already high up in ranks, but for others, it is nearly impossible.
I see why you are so salty about the new merit system...I just took a better look at your post history and you basically farmed all your activity points and tried to rank up by making shitposts in the Off Topic board. You sir don't deserve the 10 merits you received to stay at the Member rank. Enjoy struggling to rank up with your shitposts or get better.
This just means that the system is working as intended (shitposts like you will be stuck in the same rank).
Here is the type of posts you make at the off-topic board which are according to you "very helpful to a lot of newbies."
Well, recently a friend of mine took the girl I really liked. Now, I cannot stand any of them.
lolNow I need to sleep
byeHello. Looking for the free mBTC 
Username: TryNinja
Username: TryNinja
Hahaha, you go in my post history and find the least quality one to point out, I can do the same to you moron. The only reason you even post is because of a signature campaign yet you act like you are some god on the forum that is extremely high quality 24/7. Sad 16 year olds these days, unfortunate.