Quote from: Coolcryptovator on July 04, 2018, 07:37:54 AM

But I saw on his thread he was given some merit for reply and that was not big. I think it's not much problem. Even it's look not fine. But I think it will not prevent him to become merit source if his other condition is fine.

I agree.

Quote from: digaran on July 04, 2018, 07:44:00 AM

You should tell this on his thread and not here.

I agree as well. This should be somehow discussed in his thread as the candidate really needs feedbacks from all of you.

Quote from: LoyceV on July 04, 2018, 07:43:38 AM

Agreed. This is a conflict of interest.
But I'm pretty sure theymos will notice this too, when considering his application.

When I had my Merit source application open, I made it a point to never Merit any of the posts in that thread.

I'm one of the candidate's supporter who received merit from him from my post in his application thread but I didn't expect that he will Merit it. If it really is a conflict of interest then it would be a problem right? But in my own opinion, I can't see something wrong about it (but I can't deny if there really is something wrong). Well, he's still not a Merit Source that's why I believe that maybe he can still change it.
OP this is a good topic to discuss but we should discuss this in his thread. Maybe?

Quote from: The Pharmacist on July 04, 2018, 08:00:12 AM

You said it, not me. If the person showing the appreciation disregards the obvious conflict of interest, then that's a problem. If it were me applying to be a merit source, it would be obvious that I shouldn't give merits to those who were supporting my application in my thread. That's a bad use of merits; I would expect a potential merit source to know that; and I wouldn't support a candidate who did that.

Hmm. I see. Well, it's seems like most of you are against the candidate and I have no reason to argue. I can see no bad intentions from him and I believe that he can fulfil his responsibility as a Merit Source once he's been granted.
It's up to theymos if he will be given the opportunity of becoming a Merit Source and as a fellow citizen, I will keep lending my support.