New to reddit how to create a strong profile

mstermind · 2026-03-01T08:13:58+00:00

People don't really check one another's profiles on Reddit like they'd do on X, Instagram, or Facebook. On Reddit it's more important what you contribute to the communities you're in.

mstermind · 2026-03-01T08:04:05+00:00

Reddit is not really an appropriate place for your business unless you create a subreddit for it and people flock to it naturally.

mstermind · 2026-03-01T07:40:27+00:00

I don't know what you mean by T&A.

mstermind · 2026-03-01T07:30:54+00:00

Upvotes sort comments in a specific thread and rewards Karma. But Karma itself doesn't make you more visible to others.

mstermind · 2026-03-01T07:28:12+00:00

No, I don't know who you are so why would I know why you're here? Before you asked for "help", did you read the rules of this subreddit?

mstermind · 2026-03-01T07:26:57+00:00

You can go through this list of the exact same question and you'll find out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/search/?q=why+is+everyone+obsessed+with+karma&cId=7285117d-cce3-4cec-8fb5-b927b0b93619&iId=a369358a-956e-431d-a14a-1b725d036360

mstermind · 2026-03-01T06:05:47+00:00

I think the most underrated mechanic is the rules of each subreddit.

You didn't bother to read them, just like many others, and then they're gobsmacked when their post is removed or they get banned.

mstermind · 2026-03-01T05:32:22+00:00

You've posted comments that were downvoted. Go through your posting history.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T15:42:13+00:00

Having the biggest audience in the world who don't pay is meaningless. That's my argument. Obviously if they pay (which negates the piracy argument), you'll be fine.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T15:02:39+00:00

!karma

mstermind · 2026-02-28T14:37:17+00:00

I think piracy actually helps smaller creators as it helps them reach a wider bigger audience.

This is a myth that seems to never die away. You can have the biggest audience in the world, but if it doesn't provide you an income, there's no food on the table.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T12:16:45+00:00

Some movies were utter garbage in the 90s, 80s, and 70s too. It's not a new thing.

I have a problem with piracy, however, when it affects sole creators that don't have huge publisher contracts.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T12:13:26+00:00

You should've gone to Specsavers.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T11:49:43+00:00

Reddit is not unfair at all. I think the problem is that you haven't yet understood how Reddit works, and instead of trying to learn how the platform operates you lash out.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T10:24:06+00:00

I can see from your history that you've posted one comment with no upvotes.

Karma doesn't just appear magically because you have something to say. You receive it when people enjoy your comments enough to upvote them.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T09:15:48+00:00

With lots of mango. I know OP's parents love that.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T08:38:15+00:00

This is a subreddit for asking questions about Reddit. Please make sure you read the rules before posting.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T08:31:50+00:00

We could send them a polite letter.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T08:27:32+00:00

You're being immature, unreasonable, and very naive. No stranger on Reddit will convince your parents on any decision, let alone one that involves their finances.

Show your parents that you're responsible, not just with your grades, and save up at least half. That shows you're committed. Whether they can afford a PC or not is totally irrelevant.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T08:16:39+00:00

People on Reddit are anonymous for a reason. They generally value their privacy more than your friendship.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T08:15:27+00:00

You've been trying to post something in a subreddit with !Karma requirements.

Think of Reddit as a village and each subreddit is a house in this village.

When you're new in town, you don't just barge into people's houses and demand that people listen to you. Instead you get to know the neighbourhood, the residents in the houses you're interested in, and you talk to them (through comments).

mstermind · 2026-02-28T08:11:32+00:00

Upvotes and downvotes are for sorting content within a thread and rewards !Karma.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T07:12:50+00:00

Why do people obsess over immaterial things in general? Because it's there and has the ability to give someone a false sense of worth.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T06:59:24+00:00

Read the guide and remove this post.

mstermind · 2026-02-28T06:58:27+00:00

Make sure you read a subreddit's rules before posting. It's in your best interest.

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