You could find 1 good post that they made in order to give them one merit, that is an option? But I guess most newbis wont even have one good post
..not all newbies don't have good post,,many of them are intelligent enough to earn merits for their good quality posts..PMs are options for everyone to send message to those whom they rely on,so that no one can read what is exactly asking for..it is up to the members if they will going to entertain lots of PMs on their side..