Respected Sr.member, Hero, Legendary show an example in earnings of these merits. Many new beginners have a negative say about the system of merit and all the old men of the forum do not see a problem in the earnings of these merits. So what I suggest is to experiment and set an example to all beginners not by words but by action! Create an account newbie and up it to the rank member, but here need an honest man who will not ask their friend to give him merit. And see how much time this person will reach the rank of members. Who will dare to go through this experiment it is necessary to inform a new account me (experiment was fair as people will reach the rank members in this post will be written by his nickname so all could see ). Once again say needed an honest man!!!  There is a wish or right now as always will begin condemnation and words alone. I think 2 people are enough for this. does Not create a new account, write in the post that you are ready experiment so I have write to you in PM. And me write to here that I found 2 two people for this
To reduce the time of the experiment it is possible to make up to 5 merits your new account

Thanks for understanding