Who doesnt want to get merits? Even if you do say that it do changes up your behavior then its your choice.We know that
"merit" is the primary requirement for you to rank up and also most people do know that the higher the rank do earn more in terms of bounties
and signature campaigns or any other related task.This is why they do normally having those aims on how to earn merits.
Even if you dont chase up you would really mind on how to get it faster.
Merit and Activity needed to rankup,but your primary reason for being in this forum is to earn money from bounties and other task then it is primary thing for you.

Earn merits which doesn't mean we have to chase it.