It is always good to give merit point, and not "hoarding" it. But for me (maybe you could count me as a senior), it also difficult to find good quality posts. Sometimes people have mistaken good quality posts with posts that comply with their opinion. I like when my sMerit goes to 0, but it took a lot of effort, and I assume merit source also had a similar difficulty.

And for newbies, you will receive more when you spend more. Start spending smerits!