Nah I don't think so. I highly doubt that the so called "rich" here in our forum continuously want to become richer in merits. Why? Because it's totally useless already. They finally reach the highest rank possible and tons of merits won't bring them farther (unless theymos introduce a new rank). Do not overthink dude, there's no collusion happening between them or whatsoever, Legendary members giving merits to each other is all legal. It just so happened that they're more knowledgeable compare to most of us thus they more appreciate the contributions of one another.

If you are a little bit jelous or really want to belong on such elite group then act like a Legendary as well. That's the only way, good luck .