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This is one of the most obvious reasons for which many newbie lacks merits because they are not getting into depth of the topic and posting irrelevant content or simply ignore what the topic is about and keep repeating what other above Posts have said whether they ar wrong or not.I can also quote many such replies where you will find similar craps.Like in one LN threads if you are discussing about channels and different wallets but some members will be posting like you need to consider the transaction fees as they are high and all other garbage stuff.So undoubtedly they are writing up with zero intent of knowing what the thread is about.So no merit for them.
There are many threads in bitcoin discussion section like in which @OP has said something else but the replies are generally off topic and you will find one or two legendary members giving the correct answers.So what do they think that do they deserve merit or legendary member who is appropriately answering to the doubt.
I completely agree with this.
In fact it seems to me that many newbie members come to this forum with the intention of trying to earn some btcoin but unfortunately know almost nothing about it.
It's very difficult to participate in a discussion about something you know nothing about and can't contribute anything useful to.
That's why many newbie members repeat things already said or write nonsense, but unfortunately there is no help here because this is a rare forum where you can make money by writing and many don't want to miss such an opportunity.
Such members will not get merits, of couse, but may be able to enter into a less demanding signature campaigns, which is most important to them.
Merits are a good decision from a forum administrators because it separates quality members, who contribute to this forum, from members who are here only for earning money, and can't contribute anything useful to this forum or community.
Of course, there are also newbie members who work hard, have the right attitude and over time have a chance to become respected members of this forum and get merits for their contribution to the forum, and even eventually become legendary members.