Edit: It has just changed. Strange that the "forum" merit took over an hour to be added, whilst normal merits are instant.
Yeah, I got one merit and my count just changed a couple of minutes ago after I'd already started reading this thread. Me too. I don't want them, feels like cheating 
Bah, you earned 'em. And if you get the sMerits as usual, there's more for you to distribute to members who might need merits. That's the way I see it. Thanks, Theymos!I don't even remember posting in that thread to be honest, but whatever. I'll roll with it.