Topic: Guide to earning merits - page 2. (Read 1336 times)
I am wondering why you have a lot of words and I think you make it more complicated but the true intention of yours is to know how we can earn merit using a good post. In my opinion, making a long long post is not necessary. Make it short and concise because youre wasting the time of your reader with the obvious answer.
Should there actually be the guide to earning merit? I mean, it's not like something collectible or requires a special approach to get it.
Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
Yeah, I dont think the diagram is necessary for the forum. As I discussed somewhere in the forum. After merit system released, there is a new hot trend, which using inforgraphics to earn merits from complaisant users. I have checked some inforgraphics, some of them only put words from Theymos announcement into those inforgraphics. It's waste of time. There is no denying that authors had put some efforts to make them. However, I would like to emphasize that this is likely a trend, and users in the forum think that making inforgraphics will help them to get merits.Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
Turning back to the diagram, I don't think it is necessary. The OP of the topic should be write briefly, it looks long-widened. We should describle ideas succinctly.
Anyway, thanks for your diagram, Thirio.
Will be saying this the third time, it's all in my mind. Ideas, words flow as i speak and i'm just continuously writing as i think. Also, Thank you for pointing that out, now i really think writing excessively would be one of the things that i need to change.
PS: I did not made the diagram, i only gave my idea. Credits to topkhai.
Should there actually be the guide to earning merit? I mean, it's not like something collectible or requires a special approach to get it.
Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
Yeah, I dont think the diagram is necessary for the forum. As I discussed somewhere in the forum. After merit system released, there is a new hot trend, which using inforgraphics to earn merits from complaisant users. I have checked some inforgraphics, some of them only put words from Theymos announcement into those inforgraphics. It's waste of time. There is no denying that authors had put some efforts to make them. However, I would like to emphasize that this is likely a trend, and users in the forum think that making inforgraphics will help them to get merits.Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
Turning back to the diagram, I don't think it is necessary. The OP of the topic should be write briefly, it looks long-widened. We should describle ideas succinctly.
Anyway, thanks for your diagram, Thirio.
You wrote such a big post about such obvious thing, I am just surprised how you could find so many words for explainment of the most simple way: find a topic, reply it if you know the point. That's all!
I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then?
I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases.
And the merit goes to you I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then?
I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases. I think it is very difficult to get merit, I've tried to post according to topic and try to answer as well as possible but until now I have not get merit, maybe I should keep learning to make a good post so I can get merit to raise my account level
No, it is not. Go over your posts and pick one that deserves merit and if it does, I'll merit you. Stop forcing yourself to write for merit, posts like those usually turn out to be forced and confusing.
Try to write posts as you would tell them to your friend, don't write them as you're presenting them to some business corporations (depends from the post) and you'll see merit coming in.
I think it is very difficult to get merit, I've tried to post according to topic and try to answer as well as possible but until now I have not get merit, maybe I should keep learning to make a good post so I can get merit to raise my account level
Yeah maybe you should. Also, i suggest you try to pick threads that you think may be an interactive one, not only you'll learn together, you'll also have somewhat build a connection betwen you.
The process of getting a merit is almost arbitrary. You have to appeal to some one you don't known because of your comments on the topic. So I agree when you say a good knowledge of the topic is key.
Desperation of forum members to rank up is creating anxiety. Reason why tension is building up especially when ordinarily it is time to rank up but you don't have enough merit to do so.
Your points worth consideration.
Desperation of forum members to rank up is creating anxiety. Reason why tension is building up especially when ordinarily it is time to rank up but you don't have enough merit to do so.
Your points worth consideration.
I think it is very difficult to get merit, I've tried to post according to topic and try to answer as well as possible but until now I have not get merit, maybe I should keep learning to make a good post so I can get merit to raise my account level
You wrote such a big post about such obvious thing, I am just surprised how you could find so many words for explainment of the most simple way: find a topic, reply it if you know the point. That's all!
I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then? I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases.
That's the fact. Recently, after launch of merit system, users tend to write as long as possible in order to catch attention of higher rank users, which in turn might help them to get merits.I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then?
I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases. I don't want to refuse their efforts, hard works and of course their time spent to those ones. However, it doesn't make sense.
As you pointed out, the contents in the OP can obviously describe or paraphrase in briefer sentences. I think it's enough.
Too long sentences (this one is extremely long) take more time to read (if we can have shorter one, but still meaningful, why not?). It's unnecessary.
You wrote such a big post about such obvious thing, I am just surprised how you could find so many words for explainment of the most simple way: find a topic, reply it if you know the point. That's all!
I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then? I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases.
That's the fact. Recently, after launch of merit system, users tend to write as long as possible in order to catch attention of higher rank users, which in turn might help them to get merits.I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then?
I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases. I don't want to refuse their efforts, hard works and of course their time spent to those ones. However, it doesn't make sense.
As you pointed out, the contents in the OP can obviously describe or paraphrase in briefer sentences. I think it's enough.
Too long sentences (this one is extremely long) take more time to read (if we can have shorter one, but still meaningful, why not?). It's unnecessary.
I have seen some people who have earned merit and most of them got it from creating a new topic. but not all new topics can get merit, only the really useful topics that get it
True, you can get in those if you created an interesting one or catches the attention to most readers. But please, only create topics whenever needed. Posting a topic that can be replied on to other threads makes things worse, it increases the spam therefore, decreasing the discussion. That's why i'm also worried this topic can be moved to other threads.I have seen some people who have earned merit and most of them got it from creating a new topic. but not all new topics can get merit, only the really useful topics that get it
True, you can get in those if you created an interesting one or catches the attention to most readers. But please, only create topics whenever needed. Posting a topic that can be replied on to other threads makes things worse, it increases the spam therefore, decreasing the discussion. That's why i'm also worried this topic can be moved to other threads.
I have seen some people who have earned merit and most of them got it from creating a new topic. but not all new topics can get merit, only the really useful topics that get it
Should there actually be the guide to earning merit? I mean, it's not like something collectible or requires a special approach to get it.
Nope, this is not required but there are people who are clueless, thinking that they're making quite good posts but are not receiving merits, this thought can be a good start. Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
Thank you for the advise, i'll be keeping this in mind! Hope other newbies notice this as well. 
This is what I usually consider when posting and replying to threads, three easy and simple things to consider when posting. This may be common-sense but I hope this helps.
Steps:
1. Pick a topic.
2. Know the topic.
3. Answer the topic.
I agree with your opinion. that's very clear, thank you!Steps:
1. Pick a topic.
2. Know the topic.
3. Answer the topic.
I'm trying to help you create a flowchart diagram "Guide to earning merits", to save time!
sorry if there is less
success for you !
The man tried, maybe somebody did not understand for the obvious obvious themes. And some are useful.
Should there actually be the guide to earning merit? I mean, it's not like something collectible or requires a special approach to get it.
Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
Just try to write quality posts and don't pay attention to it, otherwise you'll overcomplicate your post because you're focusing on earning merit.
You wrote such a big post about such obvious thing, I am just surprised how you could find so many words for explainment of the most simple way: find a topic, reply it if you know the point. That's all!
I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then? I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases.
I'm also surprised! I think it's already in me haha, things that are simple in my mind translates a lot when i try to speak and long thoughts becomes short. But don't worry! If you think you're making good posts i'm sure people would notice it little by little, be patient, it will soon pay off. If you think you're doing everything and still people don't notice your posts, then shake things up a bit. Maybe try doing unique, i tried to make a flow chart about this post but i don't have the time to do so, try those things, be yourself, be unique.I count my own comments just like you have said, but why I still not get a Merit then?
I think other users feel the same about their posts. So, your strategy doesn't work in many cases. This strategy is not full-proof this is just what i do, i don't think there's anything special about this. I am only paying forward. But it would be awesome for me if i could help others in little ways like this.
Thank you for sparing your time with me. Hope you can gain merits soon!
Let them be my friend, I am with you, me and my family like everything to be broken into little pieces, when it come to explanation or explaining things, let other says what they want to say, as long as your thread purpose it to help others and nothing else, ignore them.
This is what I usually consider when posting and replying to threads, three easy and simple things to consider when posting. This may be common-sense but I hope this helps.
Steps:
1. Pick a topic.
2. Know the topic.
3. Answer the topic.
I agree with your opinion. that's very clear, thank you!Steps:
1. Pick a topic.
2. Know the topic.
3. Answer the topic.
I'm trying to help you create a flowchart diagram "Guide to earning merits", to save time!
sorry if there is less
success for you !
You are good at adding the fluff but do we really need it ? If everyone did the research as per you mentioned in step 2, it will take them an hour to come up with a reply. It will be good for the forum but practically many members will not be able to give so much time voluntarily.
I do not need someones approval for things that i will say. If everyone did some research it would be better for the forum you think so too right? Posts would be more sensible and this 'forum' would be more like a forum (people discussing instead of people just replying and won't even interact). Let's stop at "it would be better for the forum", let's not think about the practicallity of doing research. See if people really want to gain merits and improve their ways, they will have time to do so.
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