I think all of the newbies here will answer really really hard...
Let me tell you something. I started joining bitcointalk ever since this new merit system was implemented. So you can probably call me as one of the lucky ones starting with zero merits in our pockets. The key is to research well, learn about how the world of crypto works, and learn how the system here works. By then I wasnt that sure that I have a future here, but here I am now.
My rank is not that high, but let me tell you something. For each time you rank up, you will be so proud of yourself and so excited to get to the next rank. And everything else will follow. With this merit system, you will strive to learn, research, and create quality posts for the benefit of the community. Yes its hard to earn merits, but it will mold you to strive for your best.
Instead of crying about how hard the new merit system is for the newbies, why not make it a strength for you to strive. Thats what i did. Good luck newbies, dont give up. Im so happy I was able to get this far. I just got ranked up today as a member, but as of now I still call myself a newbie, thats what strives me to work hard here.
It's funny cause you're actually doing the exact opposite of these people which are "begging for merits", but are indirectly by "not begging for merits" hoping that you get merits. Honestly it seems a bit hypocritical to me, all these posts that you're making.
Why else would you keep hammering on "earning" merit?
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3032044.msg31186281#msg31186281https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3004840.msg30899965#msg30899965https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3003801.msg30899454#msg30899454It seems that you've done a pretty good job so far earning your merits by high-horsing people who are indirectly begging for merit. Oh wait..

I appreciate your time to take a look at my posts and criticize them. I dont know about you but before you judge someone, you must know their back story. I personally studied how the merit system works for us newbies since thats our main problem as of the moment since merit system is just newly implemented when I started. Just saying whats in the heart man. Have a great day.