I do see that as well, it is pretty evident the ones who are complaining about the merits system in boards (especially the meta thread) are members that are ranked Jr. Members or lower. Just by reading a few of their threads shows that they feel the merit system is a way to stop them from ranking up and receiving higher pay in bounties. This kind of encouragement where their worthy posts are awarded with merits will make them change their minds that the merit system is not an unfair system after all.