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Ask HN: I only have HackerNews cred of (15), does it matter?
I've submitted a few links and comments on HackerNews but like more users, I don't ever make it to the front page. Actually, most of my stuff usually gets 2, maybe 3, total ^ on HN.
So, here's my question. Does it really matter?
Is my (15) cred number with HackerNews just a vanity metric or does HackerNews actually improve my experience or sharing ability as I get a higher cred number?
Thoughts?
- count 13y agoIf it's any consolation, it's up to 16 now...
- unimpressive 13y agoAt 500 you get the downvote. Your karma impacts how your comment is ranked on the page IIRC. Besides that it's a vanity metric. I'd actually prefer to know how many people read my comment more than I would how many people felt like giving me imaginary points over it.
- aleprok 13y agoMyself I do not check for the user karma when up voting the link or comment. I do it if I like the content.
- benologist 13y agoYou asked the same question at 10 karma and got a detailed response from anigbrowl: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5948259 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5948259
- mkelley82 13y agoSo there... you have your answer. At least you have more than my meager 7.
- sciguy77 13y agoHaha sucker, I have 33!