In a contentious thread where there are differences of opinions, it seems that people are giving negative karma to those they disagree with.

When I have given negative karma it is because the person either used a racist word, thereby putting the forum in a violation the TOS with the hosting company, or they have contravened forum regulations. Who am I to judge if a post is bad, if I mearly disagree with it.

If we must have this feature, then it would be nice if the person giving karma would then have to write in a small box, why they are awarding the karma point. Then we could see the reasons and possibly appeal.

A forum I'm on has this kind of system, it's the same as karma but it's called "reputation" When you give positive reputation you write a small note as to why you like their post, and sign it if you like. When you give negative karma you say why you disliked the post.

The only thing with this is that people don't have to sign their name so they could write abusive things in the text box.

I think Karma should be goned all together theres no point in it.

like has already been said a zillion times (I exagerate not) Karma is a fun add on tool, if you dont like it or bits of it then turn it off. We did as was requested when we introduced it to the site and have made adjustments to suit people as well. No more changes are planned or anticipated to the Karma system at this time.

should the negative karma be took off
 

Laren that is a brilliant idea there and its different too :laugh: