Just stumbling on this today...I've been living life outside this forum for a while. I too am stunned by the results (accept for Theymos topping the list). I'm more impressed by the work you've done here and how applicable it is for everyone - well done!

The greatest takeaway for me is realizing that you, Vod, have given me the most merit of anyone on this forum. And I want you to know that the honor you feel in supporting the brilliance of my posts is shared by me, I'm honored to have your endorsement over and over again.  

One thought for a future iteration, if you're interested in such things, people who were granted "merit source" status by Theymos have an inflated amount of merit. Much of the merit they've received hasn't come from their work to contribute to the forum with posts but rather through the administrative process. Have you accounted for that in your analysis? If not s there anyway to normalize your data for people who are assigned by Theymos to serve in this merit source role?

Good luck to you, thanks.