Well, shortly after I first joined here, it was fun keeping track of who were climbing in the karma points, then it seemed sorta silly after a while. That's just my opinion.You're right, Sass, it is appreciated! I've never been a huge fan of the whole karma thing, but I like to use it, nevertheless. If nothing else, it's a meter for your own private enjoyment; a meter that other people can cause to jump.
I guess it wouldn't matter if it were eliminated, but I do think its a nice, and fun way to give someone an "attaboy", and its always nice to get it!!
Personally, I don't give karma for karma-IMHO, that would defeat the purpose...
I guess the simple answer Vera is that reps are private I don't always check reps. When I do check I do thank people especially new posters. I give reps but I don't expect to be thanked. I appreciate receiving reps but I don't always thank people because I don't always see them.One more thing...I'm not singling anyone out for not thanking another!!!
Not at all!! Just wondering about the karma machine and the dynamics of cyber relationships.
If I understand Peeps correctly, I think she sees the difference being thanking people in public for something that was said in public as opposed to thanking a friend for sending you a complimentary note in private.
Buckytom once answered this question the same way as I would (but more eloquently), but I can't find his post.
I do not thank people for karma. Nor do I expect to be thanked when I give it out.
Karma, to me, is like a secret little surprise that you find when you least expect it (I hardly ever check). Like a private little note given anonymously by a good Samaritan (even though Karma is not anonymous).
Karma puts a smile on my face, and I much appreciate it when I find it!
I hope my not thanking people individually is not considered rude, because I really don't intend to be rude or impolite at all!
Lee
Buckytom once answered this question the same way as I would (but more eloquently), but I can't find his post.
I do not thank people for karma. Nor do I expect to be thanked when I give it out.
Karma, to me, is like a secret little surprise that you find when you least expect it (I hardly ever check). Like a private little note given anonymously by a good Samaritan (even though Karma is not anonymous).
Karma puts a smile on my face, and I much appreciate it when I find it!
I hope my not thanking people individually is not considered rude, because I really don't intend to be rude or impolite at all!
Lee
YES Very well saidVery well said Lee!
Buckytom once answered this question the same way as I would (but more eloquently), but I can't find his post.
I do not thank people for karma. Nor do I expect to be thanked when I give it out.
Karma, to me, is like a secret little surprise that you find when you least expect it (I hardly ever check). Like a private little note given anonymously by a good Samaritan (even though Karma is not anonymous).
Karma puts a smile on my face, and I much appreciate it when I find it!
I hope my not thanking people individually is not considered rude, because I really don't intend to be rude or impolite at all!
Lee
I agree Tom!i doubt i could have said it that well.
Do you thank people when they give you karma? Why or why not?