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View submission: How does karma work please help
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
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