I think Merits is a concern, as I remember there was a time when it was not an issue. I do not remember the username of those who were generous with Merits on the local board. If this issue can be solved, then I am assuming the local board will have more active users. As per my knowledge, Merits fuel a user's activeness on the Indian board. I previously gave whatever Merits I had with me when I was frequent in multiple boards and here to those whom I felt were good with their replies and new topics.