I just wish there is a rule (not suggestions) that at least we can all follow
The only rule to be followed here is: Posting in the correct thread at correct time. According to my knowledge, the best threads where best discussions are conducted and where chances of getting merits are more is Meta section. Still, it's like for someone, it's a piece of cake and for others, it's like conquering a war whilst trying to make a lot of competitors lose on the basis of their knowledge and posting skills. There are a lot of interesting topics I've seen on the forum which were started by newbies and got merited. As well, for those who think that we don't see your posts, then there are still merit sources and a few people are also helping by asking for your best posts on their thread and a few do it the other way by asking you to PM the same. And yeah, merit is one of the hottest topics here on the forum because if not discussed properly, shitposts will continue to happen and the intention to make this forum a spam-free place for which this system was introduced - will never be met.