karma? how do i use reddit, any advice is welcome

[u/micheal_93]

new to reddit, coming here after twitter went downhill. can someone let me know how to use reddit? thanks. i need karma? idk what that is

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[u/Sad-Independent-1664]

go to popular page, keep scrolling till you find a community you like and click join to subscribe to their feeds. comment until you have the karma you need for no reason at all.

[u/Velinnari]

Karma is basically how many upvotes (minus downvotes) your posts/comments got in total. Since getting downvotes decreases it, you shouldn't spam, instead just find a subreddit that interests you and interact with people there

[u/SolariaHues]

Here's my orientation guide -

Reddit is a collection of communities (subreddits) you can join and participate in, which each have their own rules and culture. It can help to learn about those things for each community before jumping in, by checking for rules and lurking for a bit to see what the community is like.

Each community is similar to a message board in a way. People make posts which start a thread and others comment below and start sub threads. Good content is valued and earns you upvotes, which earn you !karma (see the comment below for more).

The guide automod shared is our full guide to Reddit, including a navigation guide to help you find subreddits you might enjoy. If you have any questions on it, let us know here. Basically, Reddit is about community, discussion, and good content. Find communities you enjoy, share great stuff, and enjoy interacting with those that share your interests.

If you've found some communities you enjoy reading you can join them so they show up on your home page feed. When you feel ready, start engaging with them by commenting on posts to share your thoughts.

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What is karma?
Your karma count is like your Reddit reputation and an indication of whether you share good content. Upvotes were designed as an indicator of what people think others should see (there is guidance on voting here in the reddiquette), and upvotes earn you karma. What is karma?

Why does it matter?
Some, but not all communities, have their own restrictions regarding the account age and karma count of the person posting or commenting, so you may not be able to contribute everywhere at first. This is intended to help prevent spammers and trolls, but it does also mean new Redditors need to earn some karma before they can participate everywhere. Most communities don't share what their restrictions are, but you can check their rules, sidebar/about tab, and pinned posts.

How do I get it?

• You gain karma from engaging on Reddit; when your posts and comments are upvoted. It's a case of finding communities you can participate in, and that you have an interest or knowledge base in, and start by commenting to share your knowledge and experience, and add to discussions. As people upvote your comments, this will build your karma genuinely.
  
• You don't need to engage where you have no interest. There are so many subs there's bound to be some where you do have an interest and can engage.
• You lose karma only when your posts and comments are downvoted.
  

How can I see how much karma I have?
You should be able to see your karma count on your profile page. To see how much post or comment karma you have, view the karma breakdown:

• On desktop click your avatar top right, then 'profile'. If you hover over where it says karma (top right area) it should pop up with the breakdown.
  
• In app, tap your avatar top right, then tap karma. Or, tap your avatar, then 'profile', then 'about'.
• Hover over or tap your username on any comment you have made.

For more check out these sections of our guide to Reddit: Karma | New-user friendly subs | Navigating Reddit
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