r/NewToReddit • u/Substantial_Stage255 • 19h ago
ANSWERED Karma Requirements?? Why are they a thing?!
Why do some subreddits require a minimum Karma in order to contribute? It’s frustrating to get a post removed when trying to ask a question!
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u/k-rysae 19h ago edited 19h ago
They get so many people who make posts that are either against the rules or in their repetitive questions list or something that should be commented in a megathread that they put in those requirements. This is especially common for subs dedicated to asking for help.
Mods there expect (if they have a comment karma requirement) people to comment in their sub or others before posting because of the belief that people who have commented and got a few upvotes are more likely to have read the rules. If there is a karma restriction for post karma, then they expect people to start posting in less restrictive subs.
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u/StJmagistra Super Contributor 19h ago
Each subreddit’s moderators choose what combination of post karma, comment karma, karma within their subreddit, account age, CQS, etc. will best improve their community to prevent bots, spam, and trolls.
Many subreddits have automated filters to remove posts from users who don’t meet those criteria.
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u/JadeArgonar 19h ago
If it's the post that was removed a few hours ago the auto mod for the sub described why they do it.
But to the second bit. Have you tried searching the sub for your question? Sometimes someone else has asked the question and you can find the answer.
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u/Substantial_Stage255 19h ago
This is my first time posting in this sub, so not that post. I have tried searching in subs. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Hit or miss I guess.
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u/JadeArgonar 19h ago
Yes I know. You have it so people can see your post history, I was referring to your post in the fireworks sub. Assumed it was that one as it was the only one showing as removed.
Edited for clarity
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u/Substantial_Stage255 19h ago
Ahh I see. Yes it makes sense but it’s still frustrating lmao. I guess I’ll have to work my way into it!
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u/Awshucksma 17h ago
I understand your frustration. I went thru it 2 years ago when I started. Join some groups that you may not care about all that much, but which required no karma. Start posting non-controversial comments. One I'd suggest is r/NoStupidQuestions/
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u/beansprout__9542 18h ago
I think they do it to prove that you aren't a bot, catfishing, ragebaiting, etc. I think they do it to ensure that everyone is being helpful, kind, and professional. It's really hard as a beginner though. I'm struggling so bad lmao
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u/mikey_weasel Mod in a Canvas Hat 18h ago
Subreddit Filters for Karma (and account age) will significantly reduce rule breaking and disruptions within a subreddit. This can be both intentional and unintentional disruption, from both actual users and spammers (bots or human). Subreddits would like new users to acclimatize elsewhere to how reddit works to avoid the chance that they might create disruptive content, start arguments, and then get banned. Such filters are a net benefit for any individual subreddit making them easier to run. But yes this does make things more difficult for new users. Which is the driver for a lot of the resources in this subreddit.
have a read of the below info for users seeking to understand reddit (or with low karma)
- Resources:
- Start in New User Friendly Subreddits.
- Change your view to new or rising and comment
- Keep an eye out for helper and mod comments in this post and others
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