It’s very easy for new people to care way too much about karma. I did. I still care too much, but I mostly shrug it off if I get downvoted. It happens to everyone, even EY. So I’d encourage you to not worry about it too much, even though I know that’s hard for new people to do. It certainly was for me. Just remember getting downvoted doesn’t mean we hate you. :-)
Thanks for both pieces of advice. Apparently what karma goes around comes around, because I’m back up to 2⁄3 or what I had before the misadventure started. I’m at peace.
I’ve definitely gotten 500 karma while not having any negative comments in that span, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone has pulled it off, though obviously the first 500 is harder.
It’s very easy for new people to care way too much about karma. I did. I still care too much, but I mostly shrug it off if I get downvoted. It happens to everyone, even EY. So I’d encourage you to not worry about it too much, even though I know that’s hard for new people to do. It certainly was for me. Just remember getting downvoted doesn’t mean we hate you. :-)
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Thanks for both pieces of advice. Apparently what karma goes around comes around, because I’m back up to 2⁄3 or what I had before the misadventure started. I’m at peace.
There are people who have at least 500 karma who have never been downvoted. So it doesn’t happen to everyone.
Have never been downvoted or don’t have any negative-karma comments?
Never mind, the person I have in mind has in fact been downvoted at least once. No negative-karma comments.
I’ve definitely gotten 500 karma while not having any negative comments in that span, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone has pulled it off, though obviously the first 500 is harder.