Stop asking about merits and try to be helpful for the other members and be creative. Read the rules and sticky threads in every board before posting. Most importantly use the search function before starting a thread. Reading is another good habit that you should have practised before thinking about merits.

When I look at your post history and its filled with posts which posted in Altcoin discussion board where most of the merit sources ignored looking posters in those areas. So if you post something good and informative posts on those boards wouldn't be identified by merit sources and other members since those good posts can be lost with the see of spams.

This is what I have felt about merits when I was a Newbie like you and hope it will help you.

Link - 3days and 19hours of Bitcointalk....