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Why do downvotes affect karma, but upvotes don't? (kbin.social)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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If I recall reading correctly, downvotes affect karma, but upvotes don't.

In case kbin introduces some kind of gamification rewarding system, isn't that counterintuitive, esoecially since both buttons are equally positioned?

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's on slate to be changed I believe, but the focus right now is just on keeping the site up and running.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it's best to view the current system as very temporary.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Oh noes! I cannot has my imaginary internet points! sad kitty noises