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.
I feel you bro. I'm also one of the lucky ones who reached this position in a short period of time but now I'm telling the truth, I also struggle for gaining Merits but still I don't give a fuck on how hard it is as I was truly struggling is for my language to be understandable by my fellow humans.
As of now, I've been working on my feet just to learn new things from this forum and with the help of other people I am earning what I have been needing this lately
And for the newbies out there, let this be a challenge for you, if we can achieve this shits then you can also. Just don't fuck it up, also suck it with your prides on the line. YOU CAN DO IT!