Well, i have seen many of these questions. First thing is, merit is not some racist or discriminate people (things) with a serious hate problem toward a specific person. Merit is for everyone, who is
worthy. How do you make yourself worthy? Make some contribution, a good contribution, not only just making bounty posts or normal posts, but engaging with others, sharing idea or point of view in a polite way, trading, etc. But one thing to keep in your mind is that making a contribution is
just increasing your chance to get merit.
Yes, if they contribute to the forum.
Oh Really? Actually I'm participating bounties in the past before Merit System was Implemented and then I stopped for a month. When Merit System was implemented, some people say that those members who participate most in bounties don't deserve Merits, As their posts are all bounties, now it enlightened me. It means it is still possible for me to join bounties and still possible to receive Merits as long as I contribute in the forum isn't? I fear joining bounties since when I heard that I won't be able to earn Merits because of bounties, but because of your words Mr. Darkstar. It really enlightened me
You should be patience upon this matters and just keep doing your kind of contribution. As i said, making good contributions will increase your chance to get merits. Keep that in mind. It is better to have a higher chance rather than not.