I created a topic like this before here's the link:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3058545.0Our topic has a small similarities, I posted that topic because that time I dont know what to do because I know that it will be too hard for me to earn merits as a newbie.
Back to the topic, I can see that your suggestion can cause a
block of words without meaning in that
120-130+ (characters) to gain your activity, in short it will just cause spam.
My advice:
When you see an informative posts (not just random bull*hit or spam) and you have got some merit's to spend, don't hesitate and do it. Just don't look at the account rank/nickname or anything else.
I agree to you with this one, we need to prioritize those users who needs it the most and contributing good things to the community of course.
In addition Im contented with the merit system now, though it is really too hard to get but as I said on
this topic I created,
"Lets make our weakness to be our Strenght"