Whatever the rule, we are the participants, follow the rules, and earn the rewards as you.
We know that merit really stop our hope to up our rank. But, this is also a good regulation to stop the multi accounts. Of course, each regulation will involve positive and negative sides. So far, I only can follow it and stay positive and focus on doing my task to fulfill the bounty requirements.
It will not be tiring when you really relieved to accept it, even it is not easy.