Getting merit is very hard to get and can make you really quit. In my opinion, I think they must review the post of others that is good and maybe there is chance that can be ranked up as Jr member who is deserving even though have no merit.
Its really not that hard, and for sure anyone is capable of getting 1 merit. Sure, if you have hundreds of alt accounts I imagine its going to be a pain in the arse to get that 1 merit, but anyone that doesn't have alt accounts I imagine are going to be pretty much unaffected.