I'm wondering if you made this thread knowing that those type of threads have been ruled against, or if this was just an idea that popped into your head.
They've all been moved off-topic, because the staff decided these kind of threads do not belong.
I have read the forum rules and have not found any rule/rules that mention that these type of threads are not allowed. If a decision was made later on to make them illegal I am sorry but I am not aware of such a rule. I checked the rules one more time now seeing your post and no mention of these type of threads, unless there is a post somewhere in the 39 pages of comments. They've all been moved off-topic, because the staff decided these kind of threads do not belong.
You are asking me if I knew these threads are illegal but I intentionally created one? Why would I do that, how would creating a thread that could be against the rules benefit me? No, like I said above I am not aware of such a rule.
Two very trustworthy and respectable members, LoyceV and suchmoon have similar threads, one in the Off-topic > https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/yes-its-clickbait-i-didnt-say-youre-getting-free-merits-did-i-5031461 and one in Trading Discussion > https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/self-moderated-report-unmerited-good-posts-to-merit-source-5093271 (created yesterday). suchmoon's thread has been active since September and I see now that it is posted in the Off-topic, so if the problem is in the location of the thread I would have no problem moving it. I posted it here since its meant for Newbies ONLY and this is the board they frequent most.
Also, this is in no way a merit giveaway of any sort. I have rejected more members than I have merited.
