I don't know if it's just my impression or what. And I don't know if it's just a coincidence. What is clear is that if you open threads (if they don't suck) it's easier to get merits. I don't know if they know it and that's why.
They see merit sprees for new members and they think they can join the party. They ask simple questions that they already know and if they don't know, they can get answers from
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