The link is pay walled.. so, let's work around that for those that aren't subscribers or cannot read it due to their geo-location. Real dangers of living under a surveillance state is being exemplified here.
Karma system is a waste of resources. It did nothing but create the illusion of faux-popularity of which later on became used as a way to filter engagement by many. Gross addition to reddit IMO, but some liked it.
The wildest, most stupid posts would get karma'd/upvotes.. and the most intelligent thoughts or provocative opinions would get ignored.
Many sub's karma engagement was manipulated by bots too
For a while, not sure if it is still working.. you could post anything in /r/FreeKarma4U/ and you'd be karma blessed.
Thank you for this.. I'd have missed the patch update for some time if not for this.
The link is pay walled.. so, let's work around that for those that aren't subscribers or cannot read it due to their geo-location. Real dangers of living under a surveillance state is being exemplified here.
https://archive.is/Mobzm
Information wants to be free
Karma system is a waste of resources. It did nothing but create the illusion of faux-popularity of which later on became used as a way to filter engagement by many. Gross addition to reddit IMO, but some liked it.
The wildest, most stupid posts would get karma'd/upvotes.. and the most intelligent thoughts or provocative opinions would get ignored.
Many sub's karma engagement was manipulated by bots too
For a while, not sure if it is still working.. you could post anything in /r/FreeKarma4U/ and you'd be karma blessed.