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Karma on HN
I have been here a couple of years, but I never post/comment. So to get karma => 2 (to get my keybase.io proof) I post this in hope of someone upvoting! Thanks in advance.
- CarolineW 9y agoIf you never post, and never comment, why should you get any karma? Give me a good reason and I'll consider upvoting you. Provide value.
- jjgreen 9y agoSeems a bit harsh.
- CarolineW 9y agoDo you really think so? I've been at community events where nearly everyone has mucked in and done stuff, from litter clearing to clearing ground, building sheds, erecting fences, and more. Usually at the end of the day there's then a barbecue or similar to reward everyone and enhance to sense of community. If someone comes along, sits on one side, drinks beer, watches the work, and contributes nothing, should they get a free meal? Are they part of the community? Should they be welcomed and accepted despite not contributing at all? That's an interesting question - your reply has prompted me to think more about that. That's valuable to me, and worth an upvote.
- jjgreen 9y agoHe/she could be shy, or feel intimidated by the level of conversation here (not wanting to comment since not wanting to appear inexpert in a crowd of experts). I have felt this way on forums before, and have hung around for a while before making my first post.
- CarolineW 9y agoThat's a fair reason why they might not be submitting, but is still not a reason why they should be given karma. Also, they say they've been here a couple of years, and their account is nearly six months old. Then the first post is asking for karma. So still, perhaps it's harsh, perhaps you're willing to upvote the submission to give them that karma - no doubt others will - but I still ask the question.
- Mooselogger 9y agoI absolutely agree with your statement. I've been reading and 'lurking' for about 3 years before I figured I wanted to start upvoting, save posts and maybe post some things. I just haven't gotten my ass around my head and done it yet... So when a friend of mine invited me to keybase and told me to link my accounts I thought I would do so. Only problem is that I couldn't do so since I have no karma. I hope that is a fair enough explanation, but I would love to elaborate more when I'm done at work!
- CarolineW 9y agoThat's fair enough, and I've now clicked the "upvote" arrow, but I don't see any increase in your karma. Votes don't always match karma - there are other forces as work - so you may have to wait till some more important people actually upvote your post or comments.
- Mooselogger 9y agoOh well. Then I guess I'll have to find some topics and start posting/commenting. Thank you anyway :)
- piqufoh 9y ago... Your user profile claims it was created 173 days ago ...
- DanBC 9y agoA lot of people lurk for a long time before they create an account.
- Mooselogger 9y agoThat is true. I've only lurked without having an account, but then I figured I wanted to save posts and maybe post some things myself. I just haven't gotten to it yet!
- oblib 9y agolol!!! You get one from me because it wouldn't be any fun at all if no one read what we post here!