Hey look, we are both full members. We both got given 100 merits for free when the system was first put in place. Since then, I've earned a bunch more. You've earned zero.

Maybe, just maybe, the problem isn't the merit system - it's you.

Edit:

The merit system was introduced on 24th January. I see your last post before this one was 26th January. Therefore, you can't be angry at the merit system regarding this account, as you haven't even tried to level it up. I can only assume, then, that you are angry about merit because you are trying to level up alt accounts so you can cheat bounty campaigns. Proof that the merit system, although not perfect, is working well.