I think the popular recycling ad slogan “don’t mess with karma” applies here.
Losing one’s purpose is already very easy on LW, given that the karma score provides an instant emotional feedback. Some get worried or even obsessed with it, losing sight of what brought them here to begin with: learning rationality and being a part of the community. Some even delete their accounts after a negative reaction to their posts.
In short, the karma feedback is already strong enough, make it even stronger would render it less useful.
I think the popular recycling ad slogan “don’t mess with karma” applies here.
Losing one’s purpose is already very easy on LW, given that the karma score provides an instant emotional feedback. Some get worried or even obsessed with it, losing sight of what brought them here to begin with: learning rationality and being a part of the community. Some even delete their accounts after a negative reaction to their posts.
In short, the karma feedback is already strong enough, make it even stronger would render it less useful.