So what you are suggesting is we basically go back to old rules? earning merit is to stop spammer and scammers!

Now let's have a look at you!
1. your account is 2 years old! ok you should be some what knowledgeable.
2. NO POST prior to new rules. Where is "Hillary's missing emails" older posts

2 years on here and no asking anything, educating, or even conversing with people prior to the new rules.

you already labeled yourself in many merited users eyes, because of that delete button