Any post or thread about merit where it complains about it should be deducted the creator of the complain 1 Merit,
and if he does not have any then there are minus merits!
This should give the most to think about before they complain about it and scream like little babies because they do not get merits!
First look, then think, then write, then post!

Actually paying one merit to start any thread (not just merit-related) might be a good idea. Perhaps could be implemented on some restricted boards like Serious Discussion.