Point i'm trying to make, is there are hundreds/thousands (presumably) of new members join here every day, and a lot of what you see is moaning and complaining about the ranking/merit system, this is extremely discouraging to a lot of people, so there needs to be a balance of positive news from people like ourselves who are willing to join the conversation, spread positivity and try to improve the sentiment in the community.
You're absolutely right. This is my very first post, but I've been in here just as a guest, reading a lot of threads here in the forum. This is an awesome place, and I was kind of scared of starting to write.
I understand why the senior people here is so tired from the newbies like me, for this is really exhausting to see what's going on every single day: a lot of people joining here with the only goal of earning something.
I've also kind of followed you, Retty, because I've seen your posting behaviour as one of the healthiest in here and collaborative. That' s maybe why I am quoting to you know.
The example, I think, is one of the best ways to show others that you can actually make a name for yourself in here.
Now, to the OP, to me this kind of posts are useful. Sadly, not too many people are willing to learn in here, but to earn. Anyway, just by reaching a couple of two newbies with the will of just improving the forum is a victory from my perspective. It is not going to stop newcomers with the only goal of earning some bucks in a bounty, but, if you can reach a few and make them think about the forum, you can absolutely make the difference.
So thanks to both. You encouraged me to make my very first post in here.