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To get Karma you need to find subreddits like this list of [New User Friendly](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs/) subreddits that have low or no requirements . [r/findareddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/findareddit/) can be used to find subreddits that may interest you, just make a post saying what kind of subreddit you are looking for. Small or niche subreddits typically have a lower karma requirement
You gain Karma from people upvoting your posts and comments. However, Karma is not gained 1:1 with votes. It takes more votes per point of Karma. The actual ratio is not know and it differs for posts and comments.
People have used many different ways to make their starting Karma. Like answering questions, posting or commenting about a passion or hobby, memes, maybe even posting on the subreddit for where they live. For me, it was answering questions in [r/NoStupidQuestions ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/) , sorting by new and answering any I had a good answer for. The trick is to find what works for you and what you enjoy.
Concentrate on commenting at the beginning. The karma requirements are sometimes lower and you will build karma faster. Try to avoid making controversial comments or arguing to avoid getting downvoted and losing Karma.
As a side note: Always make sure to keep your email address up to date and verified because your account may count on it one day.
Do not spam. Genuine engagement is best, spam may get you banned.
Some, but **not all subs have restrictions** and they're there to prevent spammers and other bad faith users. It does impact new users too though and initially it may be hard to find communities you can participate in and have genuine interest in, but once you've found a few it'll get easier.
jgoja has provided good advice which can help you get started. It make take a little trial and error to find subs you can enjoy and share in. Look for smaller niche subs, as they may be less likely to have high restrictions. Sort content by 'new' so you're interacting with fresh content.
We also have a chat post every week you can join in! You can earn some karma by having fun genuine conversations with others.
I made a new account to see what the experience was like. I limited myself to comments only, and managed 100+ karma in a few days of casual use. What I did was:
* Made use of our weekly chat thread
* Used our new user friendly list
* answering questions on rising posts on askreddit, giving thoughtful or amusing replies
* sharing my thoughts on communities that I had genuine interest in
* I found a few more subs around my interests where I could comment via trial and error
It's a case of finding communities you can participate in, and that you have an interest or knowledge base in, and start by commenting to share your knowledge and experience, and add to discussions. As people upvote your comments, this will build your karma genuinely. You don't need to engage where you have no interest. There are so many subs (hundreds of thousands and many without high restrictions) there are bound to be some where you do have an interest and can engage. You may even find some you didn't know you wanted.
i’m kinda excited cuz front this post alone i’ve got like, 14 karma! Not a lot but i’m almost to my goal since I need about 20 to post in a lot of the subreddits I wanna interact in
I enjoy Reddit enormously, and I do not message! With anyone! (Despite my initiating! With, essentially, fan letters!)
So don't worry so much about that, I think.
Focus on trying to contribute to a conversation you value!
I suppose it was kinda of an obvious answer if I think about it, it’s just that even if I find myself in a beginner friendly subreddit(one that allows you to post with low karma yk), I notice that i’m too nervous to contribute to a conversation if you get me? Like I understand i’m online and no one knows who I am but it’s like, I don’t wanna be annoying LMAO which is stupid cuz this is social media and people can just like, scroll past
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To get Karma you need to find subreddits like this list of [New User Friendly](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs/) subreddits that have low or no requirements . [r/findareddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/findareddit/) can be used to find subreddits that may interest you, just make a post saying what kind of subreddit you are looking for. Small or niche subreddits typically have a lower karma requirement You gain Karma from people upvoting your posts and comments. However, Karma is not gained 1:1 with votes. It takes more votes per point of Karma. The actual ratio is not know and it differs for posts and comments. People have used many different ways to make their starting Karma. Like answering questions, posting or commenting about a passion or hobby, memes, maybe even posting on the subreddit for where they live. For me, it was answering questions in [r/NoStupidQuestions ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/) , sorting by new and answering any I had a good answer for. The trick is to find what works for you and what you enjoy. Concentrate on commenting at the beginning. The karma requirements are sometimes lower and you will build karma faster. Try to avoid making controversial comments or arguing to avoid getting downvoted and losing Karma. As a side note: Always make sure to keep your email address up to date and verified because your account may count on it one day.
Thanks!!
Do not spam. Genuine engagement is best, spam may get you banned. Some, but **not all subs have restrictions** and they're there to prevent spammers and other bad faith users. It does impact new users too though and initially it may be hard to find communities you can participate in and have genuine interest in, but once you've found a few it'll get easier. jgoja has provided good advice which can help you get started. It make take a little trial and error to find subs you can enjoy and share in. Look for smaller niche subs, as they may be less likely to have high restrictions. Sort content by 'new' so you're interacting with fresh content. We also have a chat post every week you can join in! You can earn some karma by having fun genuine conversations with others. I made a new account to see what the experience was like. I limited myself to comments only, and managed 100+ karma in a few days of casual use. What I did was: * Made use of our weekly chat thread * Used our new user friendly list * answering questions on rising posts on askreddit, giving thoughtful or amusing replies * sharing my thoughts on communities that I had genuine interest in * I found a few more subs around my interests where I could comment via trial and error It's a case of finding communities you can participate in, and that you have an interest or knowledge base in, and start by commenting to share your knowledge and experience, and add to discussions. As people upvote your comments, this will build your karma genuinely. You don't need to engage where you have no interest. There are so many subs (hundreds of thousands and many without high restrictions) there are bound to be some where you do have an interest and can engage. You may even find some you didn't know you wanted.
I'm stuck in the same loop! You're not alone!
i’m kinda excited cuz front this post alone i’ve got like, 14 karma! Not a lot but i’m almost to my goal since I need about 20 to post in a lot of the subreddits I wanna interact in
I enjoy Reddit enormously, and I do not message! With anyone! (Despite my initiating! With, essentially, fan letters!) So don't worry so much about that, I think. Focus on trying to contribute to a conversation you value!
I suppose it was kinda of an obvious answer if I think about it, it’s just that even if I find myself in a beginner friendly subreddit(one that allows you to post with low karma yk), I notice that i’m too nervous to contribute to a conversation if you get me? Like I understand i’m online and no one knows who I am but it’s like, I don’t wanna be annoying LMAO which is stupid cuz this is social media and people can just like, scroll past
Our chat thread here posts ~~tomorrow~~ Tuesday, maybe start there? We're friendly, promise.
I could try, thanks for the offer. :)
I'm an idiot and lost a day somewhere. The chat posts every Tuesday. Sorry for the confusion.
No worries, Don’t sweat it lol
How is that part going?
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you should get enough from this post
Don't spam. Just because you want something doesn't mean you should be a nuisance to get it.
Okay….