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There is some users/ artist who is really good talent in craftsman, digital art etc. Of course, giving merits can be subjective too so I think there's nothing wrong with it still the merit holder have the right to use their merits.
Here I would like to hook in briefly, but without wanting to advertise directly ... As you rightly say, there are very good artists in the crypto art area, they often sell their goods here in the forum. If someone is interested in such works (postcards, pictures, ...) you should definitely take a look at the Collectibles board. Here, such works are offered from time to time, mostly at very fair prices.