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> instead of using your accumulated karma to monopolize the top spot

You only get to the top spot in a comment section by getting that specific comment upvoted there.

... at least, that's certainly how I would expect it to work! If the site gives preference to comments based on preexisting karma, at least after any upvotes have been cast, then that would be highly disappointing.




The site gives preference to comments based on preexisting karma, especially shortly after they're posted.




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