If Bitcointalk does not use Merit system 5 months ago it will be a great help to increase my rankings, and I should now have a Member ranking and definitely still have a chance to become Legendary, but now I think it will always be in place Jr member.
You will not always remain a Jr. Member. May be one day, you will be fed up of yourself and start posting meaningful posts. And gain some merit to grow the rank ? May be !
Once I earn some merits, then I will remember you and come back to check your posts.. may be help you rank up... After all "a friend in need is a friend indeed"
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