From what I think OP is saying about those hoarding smerit is like they are the ones stopping merit from flowing on the Forum and is like they're another kind of merit source that are stingy to distribute their smerit to good post here in the Forum. To me I see it that is a choice but to be frank with you OP that's non of our business if they hold it on to themselves like holding a pillow so tight to the body, if they hold it without distributing it, it still won't make their merit grow in anyway except they receive from either merit sources or other members who find their post interesting or merit worthy, like they say givers never lack and I believe you OP is also hoarding some smerit too so you're also guilty of what you are complaining about, givers never lack remember that and you have seen quality post and you choose to walk away too.