OP, your recent threads show that you are concerned about merit. I understand your efforts to improve your rank, but you shouldn't be so frank.
You may actually be right on saying that am only interested in merit but I want you to understand that everyone in this BTT forum needs merit in other to grow so it shouldn't look as if because my current threads are focused on discussion about merit then it now sounds as if I needed it more than anyone else. I know I'm a newbie and it is important for me to learn and make quality posts before I think of earning merits of which I'm trying my best and if you watch closely I do more of learning and making research before creating threads.
No, no, I don't want to offend you. And yes, it is normal that newcomers are interested in increasing their rank. I think everyone who came to the forum after the merit system was introduced remembers his first merit and the person who gave it to him, unless, of course, the merit did not come from an alternate account or was purchased.
But I would advise you to focus less on hunting for merit and communicate naturally on the forum without rushing things. Many have noticed that as soon as you let go of the passionate desire to obtain merit, they are attracted to you from all sides. Just communicate, and you will get what you are so excitedly waiting for.
You didn't offend me in any way as our elders do tell us that "advice isn't a curse' and moreover, this is beginners and help session so whatever you know you can relate to me as a newbie in other for me to grow here don't hesitate to let me know I think that was why this session was created in other for legendary like you to help newbies/beginners like us on how we can go through in the forum so i welcome your advice and i say thank you I'm grateful!