getting a +1 merit here is harder than winning the nobel prize xD
If only you didn't post 10 one-liner, you would have probably the chance of getting merits.
Merits don't come for free, but for actually helping the discussion with good content, knowledge, or even raising good question that can be useful for other to discuss about.
If you want to know more about merits, pleas read my post here: I started from zero merits exactly like you:
Ranking up is possible! 2900 Merits earned in less than 12 months! My 11 Hints!