to me, your post kinda came across as parody of merit begging posts (sort of an in joke around here, or at least it has been in the past), and i got the impression you were buying a grand of btc anyway as you mentioned that specific limit. so, sorta on the edge.
As one of the folks who blasted merits at him, I read it as playful.
You know... I live in a big city. Most convenience stores have some guy out front trying to scam a dollar or two out of you for his drug habit. It's sad, and eventually you go numb to it, which is sort of sadder. I usually walk right by.
One time there was a dude working his angle and as I walked by him he started mumbling something about his kid and diapers, and then said "Fuck it... I am a drunk and I need a beer". I chucked and went in the store. On the way out I handed him a beer. Maybe not my best ever decision... but in that moment the dudes desperate honesty just got me in the right spot.
I would say I have a policy to ignore anything that looks at ALL like "merit begging". For the most part I just ignore it. It's not even worth the time to talk about it.
On the other hand? Whatever. I bet ya ImThour ends up contributing to this little crazy town we all come to visit... If not? Well... again... whatever. I hope he really did buy that BTC.