Congratulations _BlackStar on your new rank, now you are at Hero Member rank after sufficient activity.
You've taught me so much about forums, so many lessons I can take from your journey since was at Jr. Member to Hero. Member. You have earned more Merits than the required number of activities, after this you only need the number of activities for promotion to the highest rank in the forum. It's only a matter of time, when enough activity you will be promoted to Legendary.

What you have achieved is the result of your efforts so far, Merit assistance from Merit Source is only a bonus from your contribution to the forum, without the support of quality, constructive and informative posts it is very difficult to achieve new rankings.
Have fun buddy with your new rank, after this there is still a rank you need to reach, Sr. Member, Hero and Legendary. Continue to provide education and information through quality posts, sooner or later you will reach a higher rank than Full. Member.