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layout: ../layouts/MarkdownLayout.astro
title: How does karma work?
description: "KYCnot.me has a user karma system, here's how it works"
author: KYCnot.me
pubDate: 2025-05-15
---

import KarmaUnlocksTable from '../components/KarmaUnlocksTable.astro'

[KYCnot.me](https://kycnot.me) implements a karma system to encourage quality contributions and maintain community standards. Users can earn (or lose) karma points through various interactions on the platform, primarily through their comments on services.

## How to Earn Karma

There are several ways to earn karma points:

1. **Comment Approval** (+1 point)

   - When your comment moves from 'unmoderated' to 'approved' status
   - This is the basic reward for contributing a valid comment

2. **Comment Verification** (+5 points)

   - When your comment is marked as 'verified'
   - This is a significant reward for providing particularly valuable or verified information

3. **Upvotes**
   - Each upvote on your comment adds +1 to your karma
   - Similarly, each downvote reduces your karma by -1
   - This allows the community to reward helpful contributions

## Karma Penalties

The system also includes penalties to discourage spam and low-quality content:

1. **Spam Detection** (-10 points)
   - If your comment is marked as suspicious/spam
   - This is a significant penalty to discourage spam behavior
   - If the spam mark is removed, the 10 points are restored

## Karma Tracking

The system maintains a detailed record of all karma changes through:

1. **Karma Transactions**

   - Every karma change is recorded as a transaction
   - Each transaction includes:
     - The action that triggered it
     - The number of points awarded/deducted
     - A description of why the karma changed
     - The related comment (if applicable)

2. **Total Karma**
   - Your total karma is displayed on your profile
   - It's the sum of all your karma transactions
   - This score helps establish your reputation in the community

## Impact of Karma

Your karma score is more than just a number - it's a reflection of your contributions to the community. Higher karma scores indicate:

- Active participation in the community
- History of providing valuable information
- Trustworthiness of your contributions
- Commitment to community standards

The karma system helps maintain the quality of discussions and encourages meaningful contributions to the platform.

## Unlocking Actions with Karma

<KarmaUnlocksTable />
