I will agree if the merit system is removed. Because it will incriminate new users. For them new users are the greatest spammers. Except, users who already have accounts with high rank. Then, he creates another account (multiple accounts) he may already be reliable in this forum. What about us? we are the real newbie. Like a newborn who does not know anything. And burdened with developments like this. My advice, replace this merit system to be something else that can filter out post spammers. Expand moderators on each board. let the moderator filter manual postings on a particular board. If feasible, postings are not deleted, otherwise moderator will delete them immediately. Brief and full of justice. Hopefully my advice is well received and wise.