Is there a possibility to add THANKS BUTTON ?
Instead of replying with Thank you, all we need to do is to click that button and we can maximize the essence of our post/activity.
In merit system only member upto higher rank are able to give it but in thanks system all ranks are allowed to give it and the counter for this doesn't matter for our ranking unlike merit.
-1. I think merit is mostly already used this way -- as an expression of gratitude when solving a technical issue for example.
Adding another button for essentially the same function but with no real purpose would just clutter up the forum and confuse people.
Definitely agree on this one. There is no need of adding that one and also it will spoil the mood because people will just troll everywhere and keep pressing the thanks button instead of clicking the reply button and taking efforts to type the expression of gratitude. With the thanks button you won't even do that and might get lazy enough to express yourself.
This is forum, it has to be engaging one and you should try to express yourself with two three lines or few words at least.
This is not a Facebook for God sake. :-D