Apart from the implementation of the merit system, the discontinued chipmixer signature campaign just become another catalyst for other members to upskill themselves in terms of being articulate and experessing themselves more clearly. Because if not, there would be a surplus of forum members who can't earn even a single penny.
The point is, with the influx of ex-CM participants, there is an increase of pressure to maintain the quality of your post especially if you are on a campaign with a former CM participant. It just feels like you can be replaced anytime soon if you can't keep up with them and not do some legwork.