Some of us doesn't have an ability to give a merit right now but we can help our fellow member to commend a quality post. However, no one shall recommend his/her own post and that thread were specific for post recommendation only then let those kind hearted members to validate your suggestions.
And if possible to have within each local section.
There are a number of people giving away merits to other new members. You can quote your posts and apply there. As per your suggestion, you can add the quotes of another member as well. As the main purpose of the thread is to reward members with quality contributions. Nice to see a member thinking about other members here as well even after so much competition.