I'm not sure that I understand your post. Membership of Bitcoin Talk is a privilege that helps one to build one's knowledge of Bitcoin and crypto-currencies, and to interact with intelligent members with an appreciation of the changes that virtual assets in the changing world economies. The ability to award merits is not really a part of this, although being a merit source is a benefit that allows one to encourage the building of a strong and vibrant community.

I'm sorry if you feel that a shortage of sMerits will lead to a reduction of your reading of threads. Merit gaining and awarding is not a primary reason for BT activity. If you feel that you have a problem with insufficient merit awarding, then perhaps you could increase your standards for the awarding of merits.