• halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    Why should it?

    We can see all the negatives every day with reddit.

    What positive does a Karma system bring to the platform and discussions?

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      10 days ago

      Because when you see somebody with -1000 karma, it’s a pretty good indicator that you shouldn’t waste your time engaging with them.

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        10 days ago

        You can take a look at their post history and that will typically tell a lot more than a number next to their name

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        10 days ago

        There were plenty of users with high karma that weren’t worth engaging with too.

        It only helped with lbvious jerks that you could probably tell were terrible just by reading their post.

      • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world
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        10 days ago

        Usually you can get the same info just from looking at their last couple comments. Trolls don’t usually very much.

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        10 days ago

        Honestly, a person’s actual post history should be more relevant and indicative to whether they’renworth engaging with tham a single number.

        Furthermore, aside from deliberate trolls, most comments or posts should be assessed on their own merits, irrespective of the poster’s history.

        People are complex, and it’s possible that raving political idiots might have thoughtful opinions on their favourite video game or the aspects that make a perfect butt.