As I said before, although we obviously disagreed about the conduct of that auction, I don't think it should have permanently marked your account given your otherwise extensive positive trading history.
Exactly.
And I will too. If my understanding is right, although I'm not trusted by anyone, simply by virtue of having earned enough merits, my inclusion will count?
Yes.
You must have at least 10 people directly trusting you each with an earned merit of at least 10, not including merit you yourself sent.
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I'm going to have to ask you to stop using that gif because every time I see it makes me feel funny in my pants.
Are you blaming me for being gorgeous? That's sexist! Meow.