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.
I strongly disagree with you on this, merit has nothing to do with "thanks".
Merit are not designed to say thanks or anything like that, they are to distinguish the quality posters and to appreciate good posts by rewarding them because merit can effect the reputation of members on forum.