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		waterlesscloud on Feb 2, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dogecoin decides to allow annual inflation of 5 bi... If the coin has no value, you might well just say "great comment, I give you 10000 doge for that" without the hassle of actually giving doge. Why have a whole system that accomplishes no more than merely typing the words did? Stick with the words. Easier, faster, just as much fun.

kybernetyk on Feb 2, 2014 | [–]

> Easier, faster, just as much fun

Easier? Yes. Faster? Yes. Just as much fun? I don't know. Psychologically a Doge has still more perceived worth than than karma. At least to me.

aestra on Feb 2, 2014 | | [–]

Kinda like how people used to say "+1 internets for you"?

sixothree on Feb 2, 2014 | [–]

Or heck, you could have greasemonkey scripts that tie the upvote button to tips.

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