I like the idea of the merit system. I just don't see most people giving others merit, even if they felt that what they wrote was one of the best posts they've ever read. So how long will it be until I get ten merit points? I'm thinking 4 years.
I was going to give you a merit to prove you wrong, but I can't see where / how to do it so no Merit for you. Come back in one year, then maybe a Merit. Next!