The sad thing is it is a great idea and if you had taken some effort in compiling a list you would of been sent merits
Not really. I don't see the point of there being a hall of fame for extraordinary posters, isn't the merit supposed to be for it? Extraordinary posters will get the most merit and be listed in the "top merited users" in merit stats anyways, no need for an additional list, IMO.
Not all merited users are good posters . People even send merits to posts they agree. For example :- TMAN , he receives merit for being famous and not for his quality (said by himself).