To be frank I was only days away from being ranked to a Hero Member, and suddenly merits system was announced and on the first look i was angry at it because I thought i would never be able to rank up here. After a few hours I got over my anger and again read @Theymos post and keenly read the discussion that followed and suddenly it struck me it ain’t that bad as I had thought it would be.
In order to rank I began looking around this forum for guides written by other members, who were collecting merits with ease and most of them had one common point don’t write a post to earn merits, write it because it’s helpful and it should make sense to all those who read it. I’m also thankful for my managers past and current who have taken time out of their schedule and helps me with valuable tips. One tip I would like to share is choose one or two topic boards you’re passionate about, and then continue focusing on those topic boards, once people see your posts is knowledgeable merits shall follow.
At the start of this year I was hoping to become a Hero Member by this year’s end, and I have covered certain distance in my journey and now I feel I can achieve my goal of becoming a Hero Member very soon.
Last but not the least I feel the merit system has done more good than we all thought it could do, yes I know I’m yet not able to rank up and I’m saying this but people on this forum often forget the forum is bigger than the Individual. If anyone else is stuck just don’t give up, just focus on the basics, and keep posting constructive posts you too shall rank up cheers!!!.
We are with you BRO always, I believe dreams never die.
I'm also want to be high ranked member as everyone , so working hard to fulfill my dream.
Best wishes for you buddy