I already don't like the way clicking on +merit takes you away from the thread. Can you please have it open in a new window?
Agree 100% with this. A new window, or maybe just code in a little box next to the post where you can type the Merit you want to give and then hit Give or something.
Instead of posting you 100% agree, you should have given me 100 merit.

Press your middle mouse button when trying to open a link to open it in a new window. Problem solved.
I don't really see why clicking "+Merit" should behave differently than "Report to moderator". I indeed use my middle mouse button most of the time, but when I click it normally, I don't want to see a new Tab opened.
So can I...continue posting, ooooor?
Yes, keep posting

I was just curious, nothing more. I won't sue you!
Is this a bug? Deena (Activity: 84; Jr. Member) has 0 Merit.
HoundRogerson (Activity: 70; Member)) has 10 Merit.
I assume HoundRogerson's status is correct, and Deena's is wrong. Is this a bug or a leftover from the negative merit points earlier?