https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/jmohns/why_are_free_karma_subreddits_still_allowed/
created by Winterfoot on 02/11/2020 at 14:35 UTC
79 upvotes, 7 top-level comments (showing 7)
I will not list specific subreddits unless asked, but I'm not sure why subreddits where karma and upvotes are exchanged, requested, or begged for are allowed. Even though everything in both reddiquette, as well as Reddit's Content Policy specifically references asking for "votes", I believe the intent of the rule is to prevent artificial accumulation of "karma". I understand that new Redditors may have a difficult time getting past karma limits for submitting posts, however this can be mitigated by simply adding to the conversation in the comments (+1 karma by default). These subreddits are an increasing issue with the spread of misinformation and vote manipulation as malicious use of them is easily achievable with new accounts. At the point that this ‘free karma-farming’ is at now it runs the risk of making the entire karma system redundant. It’s beyond time these subreddits are shut down in my opinion, I honestly can’t see why they are still allowed
Comment by Polygonic at 02/11/2020 at 16:52 UTC
36 upvotes, 5 direct replies
Well one upside to keeping them open is that it makes for a good red flag for accounts to ban.
If I see they've used "free karma" subs then I presume bad intent from the get-go.
Comment by [deleted] at 02/11/2020 at 22:10 UTC
14 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by Galaghan at 02/11/2020 at 16:37 UTC
16 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Biggest offender I know offis r/Freekarma4u
Comment by ScamWatchReporter at 02/11/2020 at 14:47 UTC
14 upvotes, 1 direct replies
99 percent of their base are bots, spammers and scammers
Comment by [deleted] at 02/11/2020 at 22:36 UTC*
8 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by YannisALT at 02/11/2020 at 22:34 UTC*
-2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Karma is free on every sub. If they don't get it in the subs you're talking about, they'll get it somewhere else. I posted something in r/Test a few weeks ago...a complete waste of a time sub....and it got 34 points.
Comment by cia-incognito at 03/11/2020 at 05:47 UTC
-2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Well, Reddit thanks to many mods are full of rules, this clearly increase the ego of those mods, Reddit is not yours, and if Reddit gives more power to the mods then the Government will join and regulate it, dont be a Karen.