"Awesome moderator and friend"
I have known Merky for a few months now, and have enjoyed his presence immensely. Some not-so-favorable teams have tried to take advantage of his goodwill, but rather than let that get him down, he continues to show strength by having faith and staying committed to the space.
I initially met him as a moderator in a project that was running things in a very suspicious, care-free manner, and he kept things real the entire time rather than being a subservient puppet which ended up helping me and some others read between the lines and know to bow out of said project before things got too messy.
Since then, we've grown as friends and I always know that whatever project he is moderating for is in solid hands. He is a very friendly dude and one of the easiest people to confide in that I've come across in the space.
I definitely recommend connecting with Merky, whether it be for moderation purposes, a solid community member, or a trustworthy friend <3