Guys I couldn't give merit for I am also one of those who struggle earning it, what I can give is a sort of moral support, for I know many here lose hope of ranking up because they failed to get merit after doing their best in constructing "quality post".
Just imagine this guys, when we rank up and become a "member" at least, opportunity to earn from signature campaigns can surely help us on our finances, try reading and continue learning, the higher rank we get in, the more chances of earnings.
Continue working hard and don't give up, rewards are coming for those who never stop trying.
Caution:
I didn't receive any merit yet.
For getting merit, we need to post with quality.
Why do we need merit? of course, for ranking up.
Why do we need to rank up? For more earning? Here the problem is, we need to change our mindset. If our only focus is to do some signature campaign, and that's why we need ranked account, we will never be able to rank up.
Take bitcointalk as a forum where people can gather knowledge about crypto, not a place where people can earn huge money.