The number of merits distributed by merit source monthly continues to drop, if you check the DdmrDdmr merit dashboard which is a clear fact that most merit source don't even use much of their allocated Merits because of low quality post and issues like this.
If merit sources are unable to empty their monthly allocation due not enough quality posts, isn't that another argument for reducing the amount of merit that is generated each month?
Yes it may be reduced base on this reason and not the other. To be frank while others may need this reduction some actually deserves more especially in the LB or maybe what they may need will be a new merit source but I doubt Theymos might consider this especially with issues relating to this going on.