I have a few ideas, but first I will say that I like the hidden karma.
1) Show karma after a vote. I feel this would assuage the claims that voting has no meaning or impact.
2) Order threads by replies/length. Not foolproof, but in many instances longer comments and threads are more meaningful and relevant.
3) Karma visible when not logged in, hidden when logged in.
Again, just ideas, I'm sure they can be improved or refuted (and I'd much enjoy the discussion).
If you feel a comment is inaccurate or misleading, reply to it and explain. The reply will tell more than a number will.
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I have a few ideas, but first I will say that I like the hidden karma. 1) Show karma after a vote. I feel this would assuage the claims that voting has no meaning or impact. 2) Order threads by replies/length. Not foolproof, but in many instances longer comments and threads are more meaningful and relevant. 3) Karma visible when not logged in, hidden when logged in.
Again, just ideas, I'm sure they can be improved or refuted (and I'd much enjoy the discussion). If you feel a comment is inaccurate or misleading, reply to it and explain. The reply will tell more than a number will.