Vladimir_Nesov comments on Zero-based karma coming through - Less Wrong

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Comment author: wmoore 22 April 2009 10:59:39PM 0 points [-]

You are notified when you reach the limit by a message stating how many down votes you've made and what your current karma is. Until then I imagine you should not let this limit influence you:

Not Enough Karma

Note: It is possible to see this message and the down vote count be greater than the karma due its dynamic nature.

Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 23 April 2009 12:15:16AM 3 points [-]

You are notified when you reach the limit by a message stating how many down votes you've made and what your current karma is. Until then I imagine you should not let this limit influence you:

I disagree, I want to reserve that power for where I see fit to apply it. I would prefer to calibrate my behavior, so that I won't be left out unexpectedly.

Comment author: mattnewport 23 April 2009 12:43:13AM 1 point [-]

If you reach the limit and encounter a post you really want to downvote you can always un-downvote a previous comment that you dislike less. That would be easier if the 'disliked' link showed comments as well as top level posts.

Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 23 April 2009 12:49:18AM *  3 points [-]

Yes, that's an obvious solution, but placing yourself in that situation is unnecessary, and implementing the amendment you suggest is a waste of time where the situation could be avoided in the first place.