The new merit system was meant to teach the newbie how to make good and meaningful posts. It was not intended to harm nor bring sadness or discriminate newbies. I am one of those who been hit with the new system. To be honest I have the same feeling as well at first but it should change for the better.
Know these:
>Good post creates better opportunities for better ICO promotion as people will become hooked up to the topic and thereby allows the advertisement to be seen.
>Good post increases volume of ICOs and therefore allows more opportunities for earning alot.
>Good posts brings the name of the site bitcointalk.org to the pedestal and becomes well-known even more to every investors and the general public.

There are so many other reasons that would really count but because it would be so lengthy, just think of this very simple analogy. Good posts = Money. Who ever would not want these? Everybody of course so why make it so heavy on our hearts to accept the system? It is time to change for the better and lets do it now... Please encourage others by giving more reasons aside from what was mentioned here.