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Originally Posted by rlparker
Pardon me if this has already been answered elsewhere--but since we're on the topic of karma....
I don't understand the "Reduce (fine-tune) your current reputation clout for this post:" box. The first time I ever tried to give karma, it wouldn't let me proceed until I put something in that box. So, I'm confused by the word "reduce" in the prompt, and confused about why I have to put something in the "reduce" box anyway, and basically, well, just confused 
The last time I gave karma, I put 50 in the box, but the recipient's karma only went up by 7. I'm confused about that too!! 
Thanks in advance for your pity.  |
You probably only had 7 karma points to give at that time. If you type in more than you can give, it's just going to give all that you are allowed.
There is a rather complex calculation that works out to the karma points you can give. It is based on the number of posts you have made, (I think) how long you have been a member, and how many posts you have added to the forums.
I don't think I have ever reduced a karmic gift ... I either like the post and agree with it, or I don't. In addition, I sometimes just give karma to people who don't like me and with whom I disagree just to be a pain in the rear.
You don't have to enter anything in the box to give karma. Just click on the button and add a comment if you like. Even those are not required.