Yes, jacquesm, you were one of the first names I began to recognize, and in one early thread you were being downvoted, something to do with poverty differences

Yes, jacquesm, you were one of the first names I began to recognize, and in one early thread you were being downvoted, something to do with poverty differences in nations I believe. I thought man this guy is getting beat down, but you stood your ground and kept making your point. I respected and admired that. As for the karma points for submissions I'd rather see a 5 point maximum awarded. Some submissions get over 100 votes, but I've never seen even the most insightful comment do that. I guess it becomes more important depending on what we take karma to mean and be used for.