People mainly want Merits so that they can join signature campaigns and (shit)post to earn some ka-ching.
But if you're looking to earn, contribute to the discussions here, or post helpful threads. They will come naturally.
I started participating in discussions in 2018. Took me a whole good 5 years to reach this stage.
That's a lot of dedication right there! Thanks for the information though I just started earlier and I think it's a good start. Have a nice day!
Many had shared important links that will help you so there is no need for me to be repeating what they had written. However, I will like you to have it at the back of your mind that the more you chase merits the less you would get. Let it chase you, just let your posts be of quality, be natural, and the merit will certainly chase you.
And when you post a new topic, let it be educative and have meaning rather than asking questions that will only fetch merits to good posts underneath.
I will take note of this. Since I still don't have any idea why people chase merits all I know is that it can cause you to have a good background! And I agree when posting a topics that are educative. I'm having fun by learning new things in here by just reading and interacting with people, I'm suprised how helpful people in here. Thanks a lot!