How does karma work please help

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/1ig7vao/how_does_karma_work_please_help/

created by martynas874 on 02/02/2025 at 21:13 UTC

18 upvotes, 14 top-level comments (showing 14)

I just dont really get it

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Comment by AutoModerator at 02/02/2025 at 21:13 UTC

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Comment by jatrashy at 02/02/2025 at 21:46 UTC

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karma is just upvotes (-: it goes up the more you get, but it also goes down as well

Comment by emipanada at 02/02/2025 at 21:52 UTC

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New here, too, so would like to ask: can you see who +1 or -1 you or it’s just a tally?

Comment by Pleasant_Jacket_8058 at 02/02/2025 at 21:54 UTC

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Karma can help you join and be verified in larger communities.

Comment by GodFuckedJosephsWife at 02/02/2025 at 21:55 UTC

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The more upvotes you get, the more karma you get. At the start, it is 1 upvote = 1 karma, but as you get more upvotes, the less karma you get, and it will become 2 upvotes =1 karma, 5 upvotes = 1 karma, and so on.

Comment by Adrielle_Larson at 02/02/2025 at 22:15 UTC

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Karma is a system used by Reddit since its inception. The use of Karma is to help protect communities from spam, bots, trolls, harassment, etc.

You earn Karma by receiving upvotes on your comments and posts by engaging in communities that interest you. However, when you are a new user, the communities you wish to participate in may have Karma requirements. This means that as a new user, you won't be able to post or comment within these communities until you've built up enough Karma.

While upvotes earn you karma, downvotes take away your Karma, so it is important to be mindful of how you interact within sub-communities. Always read the rules for each community. No two subs are the same, and what is expected of members will vary. The rate at which you earn Karma is not a direct 1 to 1 ratio, and only Reddit knows how it is calculated.

It's highly recommended to read the rules of Reddit as a new user to familiarize yourself with how Reddit operates. r/NewToReddit

A common mistake newcomers make is to try and treat Reddit like a traditional social media platform, like FB, IG, and X, for example. Reddit is not social media. Reddit is a very different environment (it's more like a forum), and trying to treat it like social media will only result in frustration for the user. On Reddit, no one cares who you are, and followers mean nothing. What Redditors are looking for is whether your comments and posts add value to the communities you join.

1. Refrain from engaging in controversial topics that might provoke strong opinions or disputes.

2. Aim for concise and thoughtful responses that add value to the conversation.

3. Limit the use of emojis, as they may not be well-received by some users. Emoji use is often seen as low-effort contributions.

4. Avoid arguments with other redditors, as this can escalate tensions and lead to downvotes.

5. Focus on creating high-quality, meaningful content rather than low-effort posts or comments, as these are more likely to garner negative feedback.

By following these guidelines, you can enhance your interactions on the platform and potentially improve your karma.

Below is a link to a list of sub-communities with low to no Karma and or age of account requirements.

https://reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/w/index/newusersubs?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Comment by theviewhalfwaydown_ at 02/02/2025 at 21:26 UTC

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I don’t know how they work either

Comment by [deleted] at 02/02/2025 at 21:29 UTC

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Comment by Glass-Razzmatazz-902 at 02/02/2025 at 21:32 UTC

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Here’s a good example, Haaland who plays for Man City was really undignified when they struggled to draw against a 10 man arsenal in September 2024. When they equalised he bounced the football of one of arsenals defenders head. Also after the match when everyone was shaking hands he was rude to the arsenal manager and told him to “stay humble” today was the home fixture for arsenal where they battered Man City 5:1. That’s karma 😆

Comment by Historical_Sherbet54 at 02/02/2025 at 21:33 UTC

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If ya do bad...ya get bad Karma ;).

Comment by Pristine_Snow_9918 at 02/02/2025 at 21:34 UTC

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Trying to figure this out too! Thanks for asking

Comment by martynas874 at 02/02/2025 at 22:04 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Thanks for the help!!

Comment by Henkassss at 02/02/2025 at 23:42 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

You get Karma for every up vote i think and I'm not sure but i think you lose karma it someone down votes your post or comment. Something like that.

Comment by Mikephth at 03/02/2025 at 00:13 UTC

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What for to use?