We all hope that Theymos aim for creating the merit system; which is to bring sanity to the forum is achieved. Though alot of people dont like the system while some does. It will be impossible for anyone to sell a huge amount of merit without been noticed. Many peopIe here strive to get merits but I always tell people, do what you know how to do best; the merit will come on it own.
Contribution and learning was the main idea of the forum, and the monetary aspect just came in later on and got the attention of some people who would rather just drop any comment just for the sake of what they want to earn and I wonder how people live with that. The monetary aspect should just be more like a benefit for everyone, and the learning and contribution as the main thing. Anyone caught trading merit though, I am sure already know the outcome of that by now.