Merits aren't supposed to be given out as prizes unless the contest has something to do with making the best post or something like that--certainly not for making the right call on a soccer game. That's something I'd probably report to the moderators, though I'm not sure how they'd handle it.
I think merit as a reward for prediction is a very wrong approach. It should not be given for such purpose, only good quality post should be given merits.
I agree with that. Merits should be for good posts, not a prize for betting games.
However i'd say reporting it is pretty useless.
Looks like moderator Mole0815 is aware and condoning it.
So ?
I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with that if it creates a good discussion.
It is a betting game.
The merits have been added to the prize pool, besides some satoshis.
I am not sure on how this could create a good discussion at all.
If this is a violation of rules we can of course change that.
If not I would leave it as it is
Since - as suchmoon mentioned - merits aren't moderated, it technically can't be a violation (since there are no rules to begin with).
But this completely misses the whole purpose of merits and can be quite "difficult", ethically speaking.
As a prize for guessing the correct “answer” or winner, no that is wrong, and should be condemned. If the “answer” requires a substantial amount of work, knowledge or research, giving merits for a correct answer may be acceptable.
It appears that Sportsbet is effectively selling merit, which is against the spirit of the merit system.
As far as i can see, the merits have been added by a user (
cygan) to the prize pool. He doesn't seem to be related to sportsbet.
But i agree with the first part. IMO giving away merits as a prize for winning a betting game is inappropriate.
