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.
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.
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?
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.