That's exactly the problem,and it's not because there is a lack of newbies with that activity rank and up, but because from my findings on the forum,most newbies(80%)with 50+ post/activity and no merits are more often than not shitposting one liners,thats just the honest truth and probably the reason why they've not been merited even once despite their lengthy stay in here.

A genuine newbie hits/could hit at least 2 to 3 merits in his or her 1st activity period
I doubt most of the meritless 50+ activity noobs would love to take up this giveaway for quality stuff,maybe a change of rules would do