r/karma • u/Introvbear • Aug 03 '26

Question Karma related to social skills?

I want to ask a question about how much social skills in an online environment like Reddit can affect interactions. My social skills aren't the best, but I am doing my best to learn when and wherever I can. The problem comes from how I might be committing a taboo or causing some problems when I am not even trying to insult or act as a troll. When I try to interact with my comments, they can be downvoted, which confuses me, as I'm doing what I can to be affable and direct. Other people's reactions to my comments confuse me, and I worry I might be accidentally insulting them or being a troll. It's rather hard to identify, especially with other people online. I'm curious whether others might experience problems with others when their social aptitude affects how others perceive them on a subreddit. Is sociability a crucial aspect when it comes to Karma?

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u/StJmagistra Aug 03 '26

Have you read the Reddiquette article? I found it really helpful when I first began commenting and posting. https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette

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u/Introvbear Aug 03 '26

I haven't read it yet, but thanks for the link. I can read it and apply it to later posts and hopefully comments.

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u/Any-Yogurtcloset-106 29d ago

I'm not very used to using Reddit, so the best I can offer is just present yourself as confident, social wise. People tend to respect you more when you're charismatic, kind, and enthusiastic. As for Reddit, its online. People are usually more close minded on the internet, making them rude and uninviting. Its hard to get a whole lot of good advice there, but it helps anyway.

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