VGarKJun 25, 2023

What other less-toxic system could work instead of karma?

https://lemmy.world/post/590386

What other less-toxic system could work instead of karma? - Lemmy.world

Hey! Thanks to the whole Reddit mess, I’ve discovered the fediverse and its increidible wonders and I’m lovin’ it :D I’ve seen another post about karma, and after reading the comments, I can see there is a strong opinion against it (which I do share). I’d love to hear your opinions, what other method/s would you guys implement? If any ofc

Show threadSir_KevinJun 25, 2023
That real question is, what problem are we trying to solve? Then we can go from there.
Show threadGunnarRunnar

There are few things Karma system helps with that come to mind.

For others:

  • Reputation
  • Activity

For you:

  • That endorphin XP boost when you level up. Makes you more likely do engage after the first hit.
  • Gives you an idea how your comment has been received by others.

Presumably there are other things as well, these just quickly came to me.

Jun 25, 2023 at 7:11pmWeb
Show threadmack123Jun 25, 2023

That is a good way to think about it. What is the need from the reader's perspective and from the poster's.

One would certainly read a post with low upvotes from a author with high reputation if you are interested in the specific magazine. I wonder if the reputation should not be topic bound and not just general. That would be useful from the reader's perspective.

Show threadGunnarRunnarJun 25, 2023
Some kind of implementation of what you said would solve Reddit's problem of mods reposting and deleting content untill it "goes viral".