Minor request, can you add links to sources in the original post, so that it's easy to validate the facts?
In particular, if you remember where you found the source for the following answer, I would appreciate it:
Q: Is it possible for merit source to sell merits ?
A: This is possible but everything is public and it will be caught. Also, there are limits.
(I would like to know whether the forum has its own rules against it or "caught" just means negative trust)
There is a rule against it. The forum itself states:
It is not allowed for merit sources to sell their merit.
Sorry, none of these still answer it to me.
The post linked by LoyceV is just another user, not a moderator/theymos.
And Lutpin is an active member, but not a part of the staff as far as I know.... So is there any official word on it that anyone can link me to?
See above. It is stated by the forum on a need to know basis.