What about Karma?

I ain't got no karma. After all these years, still no karma.

I whine and pout.

Someone is asking how to receive more karma points (read the subtitle of his post, he's asking how to get some), it shows that maybe there isn't alot of documentation available to users to find out how to get more karma or if there is alot of information, it isn't that easy to find possibly. A new karma system is implemented and some people are asking about it - I think it's probably a good thing, it shows users are interested in the new developments on this site and want some type of involvement. I personally don't think he was begging, it was a legitimate post from my point of view and he wasn't bashing anyone or arguing, it was a light hearted, fun type of question to ask in a unique way.

You missed your callin unclerob... You should try Marketing because that was one hell of a spin.

Zubaz...10142 Karma. Last week you were in the 100s.
You can share the secret with me, I promise not to tell anyone else...how did you hack the system?

(before anyone flames me, the above is a joke. Zubaz is deserving of as much good karma as possible as he is one of the most helpful person on these boards)

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Zubaz...10142 Karma. Last week you were in the 100s.You can share the secret with me, I promise not to tell anyone else...how did you hack the system?

I know people with odd senses of humor; people with power.

(before anyone flames me, the above is a joke. Zubaz is deserving of as much good karma as possible as he is one of the most helpful person on these boards)

. . and thanks. I just try to give back a smidge of what I've received here. This community as a whole is better than any of us alone. Thank *you*!

Quoting the actual post...

I've been trying real hard to get some Karma, but I'm not getting any.... I don't want to lower myself to begging, but please hook me up peeps.... lol....

My point was that I have been helping around and stuff... and no one has been giving me Karma...I didn't mean any harm by it... just trying to lighten things up...

You were asking for karma, you weren't asking how to get it. So even though I agree with unclerob in that there's nothing wrong with asking questions about the system, he wasn't addressing the content of the actual post. Please don't ask for karma in the future, regardless of the intent.

Someone is asking how to receive more karma points (read the subtitle of his post, he's asking how to get some), it shows that maybe there isn't alot of documentation available to users to find out how to get more karma or if there is alot of information, it isn't that easy to find possibly. A new karma system is implemented and some people are asking about it - I think it's probably a good thing, it shows users are interested in the new developments on this site and want some type of involvement. I personally don't think he was begging, it was a legitimate post from my point of view and he wasn't bashing anyone or arguing, it was a light hearted, fun type of question to ask in a unique way.You missed your callin unclerob... You should try Marketing because that was one hell of a spin.

NT... I should be so lucky to work in marketing, sorry no marketing/ad exec over here, just an overworked sys.admin who tries to stay up to date on the many websites I love to follow.

If I didn't know better (and I probably don't), I'd think you were poking fun at me.

Now all I have to do is hack into this site, transfer your karma points to my account and then I'll be happy.

No I won't do that... I'm not a hacker and stealing good karma from someone else is not good karma.

I'm not a hacker and stealing good karma from someone else is not good karma.

Zu has a ton of 'bad' karma points you can have

Remember we're only on here to have fun...

all is said...

I'd think you were poking fun at me.

No no no, not poking at you...with you...hopefully.

You were asking for karma, you weren't asking how to get it. So even though I agree with unclerob in that there's nothing wrong with asking questions about the system, he wasn't addressing the content of the actual post. Please don't ask for karma in the future, regardless of the intent.

I don't understand why you care, I've been on these forums for years, and my point specifically was that I HAVE EARNED KARMA....

why are you being mean to people on here...??? I've done nothing to you...
and I don't appreciate your attitude...

I want some of that Popcorn, got anymore?

there's always popcorn if you look around...

I want karma...
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Karma!

Though I'd rather have chocolate - you can eat that...
...you can do ****all with karma

I don't understand why you care, I've been on these forums for years, and my point specifically was that I HAVE EARNED KARMA....why are you being mean to people on here...??? I've done nothing to you...and I don't appreciate your attitude...

I care because; 1. I wrote the system. 2. I'm the primary developer on the forums. 3. I'm a Stardock Employee and I care about the community(ies) we run.

This speaks fairly loudly to the issue of users expecting things. Karma is intended to be handed out by other users who feel its warranted. Users must view your participation and choose to award you Karma if they feel it's appropriate. It's not up to you (or even me, if I am doing the posting/replying) to decide whether you (or again, I if in context) deserve or have earned it. I don't expect anyone to give me any Karma points for this reply. Though a user may choose to. The basic point is that it's not your call as to wether or not you've earned it, it's up to the community and individual user.

Take a step back for a minute and examine what has been posted in this thread. No one is being mean to you, giving you a negative attitude, scolding you or speaking to you with ill intent. Least of all myself. The worst possible thing you can do on the internet is apply tone to text. It's always a good idea to ask for an explanation of intent or an elaboration on a point if you feel that you may not understand its context or reasoning.

This is the last that I'm going to reply on this post. Again on behalf of everyone replying in this post, I apologize if you feel upset by the reaction, singled out in any way or insulted. Please understand that was not the intent. I feel I've explained myself fairly well and explained that posting asking people/the community to give you Karma is not something we want to see and that it defeats the meaning of it.

Da_zman...

At the end of the day when you log off and climb into bed...Karma gets left behind at the door of WC. Your not going to get a Holiday in the Swiss Alps for X amount of Karma.
I took your post at a light hearted attempt at humor...I'm sure that was the way you intended it.

Don't sweat the small stuff ..

Your not going to get a Holiday in the Swiss Alps for X amount of Karma.

Not?

Darn! ....

The worst possible thing you can do on the internet is apply tone to text

Try telling that to NBC's Dateline.

I'm going to talk with Zoomba when he gets back amount making a new forum rule against Karma Begging.

Andrew I do believe there is a rule already in place.

Something that could be of a help would be the way it is posted. I would hate to say it - but things may become a moderator issue. Where each point has to be approved.
Also some posting for guidelines with rules and such as do's and don'ts may help.

Just some thoughts for the issue here.

SGT

When we get new honorifics, they are going to add 'Karma Whore' to the list

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqeTpbV9nt0

Zu....that link should come with a Govt. Health Warning.

I remember dancing with my sister to that song whne it played on the Solid Gold TV show.

Back then . . it was cool.

I don't know about you . . but I'm doing OK with my Karma.

I would be doing ok with YOUR karma too.

Where each point has to be approved.

That would remove all the "fun" from it.

what do I gotta do around here to get some...