Merit is a kind of award so basically everyone should feel a bit better when they receive merit. I don't say on behalf of others, personally I feel happy when merit knocks my door.

However, my reminder is

• Don't count your merit, let your merit counts.
• It would give you fresher mind, and more time to compose your posts.
• Received merit number does not decide who you are, how quality of your contributions here
• Sneak peek: I used to count my merit every day but I stopped months ago.