To be honest, I can't remember the last time I hit that "Thanks" button. Right now, I'm staying active here in order to reach the payout requirement of 3000 points, but I'm still far from that. Hence, every single point matters a lot to me. I really want to show my gratitude by giving "thanks" to people who gave their best efforts to help me, but I opt not to because that entails me losing my very own points. Had it not been designed that way, I think hitting that "thanks" button would be a a lot easier. The only option now to show my appreciation is by selecting best answers to my questions to help add to their current reputation. I guess after reaching 3,000 points, I'd be more happy to give the spare points. I don't think I'd be able to reach another payout before December 22.
That was a good point @Chrisking. I'm seeing some new members or even old members who have like 500 points or more. I wonder what will happen to those points. @Sprite1950 I think they mentioned that the points will not be carried over.