In my opinion, it is quite easy to get merits today.
...But like me or another user here that new in the forum and also new in crypto, we can say that it's hard to get merits
It was hard for me when I started a year and 9 months ago, but I did still actually received merits at the early stage as often. Just best to read than post and get acquainted of what is happening here on this forum. As days, weeks and months passes by, the better you will be. And the state is 'gettimg easier to receive merit than before', it is true when theymos increases merit sources this year.