I have seen this thread before. But, I was convinced that this is not a merit abuse nor that they are an alt account. Because I also had a stupid idea like "I would install telegram and run try ninja's bot to get instant notifications for a new topic and I will be the first person to make a reply" It will help me earn more merits. But I never had free time to do these simple few steps. If I can have such stupid idea, Maybe can't say have the similar idea too. The only suspicious thing is what fatFork posted in this thread. The dextro guy and cantsay is from same place and the both graphic designer. How odd it is?