I'm trying to give out merit points everywhere I see it's possible, to motivate people and remind them that they can give merit. Tho, it's a rather new system that's been implemented, can't expect it to work over night.
Higher rank with more merit should do this, giving merit to lower rank who are posting more constructive will gives good motivation and will boost their self esteem and will contribute well in this forum, hope many member will be like you.