This is like the thousandth post we have had where someone mentioned something similar. I wonder if people are intentionally posting these in an attempt to gain merit, as when merit first launched, I recall these type of posts getting a few merits.
Yes they are doing this with the purpose of getting merits.
I've seen in early days of the merit system this strategy(Talking about merits to get merits) was very successful in earning merits.
Now people are trying more creative methods like being a good adviser(Like this thread).

Those times are long gone man. Go away