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You two are arguing past each other.

You are saying "everything should be 100% merit", which is great in theory, but you are living in a fantasy world.

He is saying "humans are social creatures, social (ie Reach) * merit = rewards."

You will never force the world to make it Merit = Rewards. You must give up and adapt or forever be unsatisfied and at odds with your fellow man.

i think the quality of the posts will always win out..
i think its a bit harsh to call this abuse.. i do agree that this is really more like great co support.. UNLESS their post was not good,, but it was!