What if instead of 25 AP, you got 1 upgrade point per merit, these would be used at a online store to make small changes to the way you view the site- examples-edit button add on, forum skins, armatars sets,etc
Q:But wait drognar, this would cause spam wouldn't it?! A:Of course not, you see people want to get Upgrade Points so they have to THINK, theres no spammers path around getting merits. Q:wouldn't people whine & b@tch about this? A:Sadly yes, although the best thing to do is ignore their posts, but most people I think would aren't willing to strive for it, will just find themselves happy with the site they have now, this is just a reward for the extra effort merit worthy have put into them. Comments,anyone?