I really appreciate all the ego inflating comments on this thread. I typically only hear negative feedback from a handful of users so it’s even a bit surprising to get so many positive responses. Those who want to support what I do or be a part of it should check the links in the OP.
You are getting your birthday wishes from Hughes. I see this topic of yours since day one. Up to 40 submissions I think there were real wishes and your greeting speed boosted as you gave merit to each one. If you deliver some more merit you will get more birthday wishes 
many have chosen your topic as a tree of merit and are leaning on the tree to reap the merit. by the wayHappy belated birthday wishes
I told you Happy Birthday, please give me merit. give give give give give merit merit merit merit merit
Don't mind just fun......