They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but I will still write something considering that it is about a application to become a merit source. I believe that as someone who is online practically every day on the forum and visits various boards, I could contribute to the forum in the way of being a good merit source - and besides, it has just been 9 years since the registration on this forum, which, along with all the other statistics, has some significance.
The picture is good, but words are indispensable. I would like to hear more clear reasons why you want to become a merit source without the standard reasons described above. What are your inner motivations?Imagine that you are a candidate for President of America, and this forum is your potential voters. I would like to see your (applies to any candidates) election program (how you will contribute to the forum) and hear arguments to convince you to vote for you (although the decision to transfer you to merit sources depends on the forum administration).
I believe that there are many good posts that do not receive a single merit, but also that there are many that I personally reward with only 1 merit because unfortunately my sMerits supply does not allow me to give more. I know that there are currently several applications that are active from good members who will hopefully become merit sources in the near future, and I hope that the admin will consider mine as well.
How will you be better than others?All your comments and questions are welcome 
Overall, I like your candidacy (as if it changes things 
) and I wish you success in getting your application approved by the forum administration.