Quote from: Harlot on April 12, 2018, 09:27:35 AM

Here we go on blaming the third world countries again. Do you have any proof that the ones buying the accounts are from a third world country? Because you are saying that they are "quite decent"? Also nobody told us that the improvements in the forum in terms of reducing spam and shot post will be instant. This people who recently joined or still is in a low rank account still has time to improve their writing skills. We cannot expect them to adjust quickly on the new merit system right away.

I gave you a merit for that post because I agree with the sentiment behind it. However, Ginzink makes a valid point. Many of the anti-merit posts and threads are from 3rd world posters who state specifically that merit is taking away their income via the forum, and they seem to feel that they have a right to it. They also state that the meagre bonuses they can earn make a significant difference to their lifestyle.

Bitcoin use is important in 3rd world countries, and we need representatives from their communities. However, that doesn't mean that we have to accept their begging, or their demands for the right to be paid for polluting the boards. I've tried a number of things to help them to improve their posting skills, and to become valable members of Bitcoin Talk, but very few bother to make any effortsto improve themselves. My latest effort is Fit to Talk English , but only one person has bothered to sign up. I hoped that by removing the risk of attack and accusations of sh*t posting in this forum, I could help people to improve their posting. However, nobody can help them, if they don't want to help themselves.