Yes it is a big hindrance to some users who wanted to level up or rank up , but you missing the point you should be thankful and instead of thinking that its a hindrance make it as a positive thoughts  to strive and work and read. It's not just by posting a constructive post it's how you influence the person you talking too or replying to. Merit shows us to be more helpful and by the way its a forum not just like copying and paste some one's answer , and just work hard.