I just came across this thread and i must say its a source of motivation, seeing that the op, being among those that are highly regarded on this forum today, have some point in time wanted to know how the merit system works is one that spells hope to those of us who feel the top is to high and hard to reach  .
I am highly intrigued by this level of achievement in such a short period of time, this is a push to those of us still struggling to climb the ladder, to acquire more knowledge, as it is the source of power and energy required to reach the top.

I do not know why i feel you should have mentioned this user ~ Maybe because a part of me really want to compare you both right now, to see who's achieved more on the forum as of today.