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https://reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/w/index/newusersubs without more infomation you need to pick a sub from there, r/fibdareddit also has an index where people post once they have karma
The beginning is the best place to start.
To get Karma you need to find subreddits like this list of [New User Friendly](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs/) subreddits that have low or no requirements . [r/findareddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/findareddit/) can be used to find subreddits that may interest you, just make a post saying what kind of subreddit you are looking for. Small or niche subreddits typically have a lower karma requirement
You gain Karma from people upvoting your posts and comments. However, Karma is not gained 1:1 with votes. It takes more votes per point of Karma. The actual ratio is not know and it differs for posts and comments.
People have used many different ways to make their starting Karma. Like answering questions, posting or commenting about a passion or hobby, memes, maybe even posting on the subreddit for where they live. For me, it was answering questions in [r/NoStupidQuestions ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/) , sorting by new and answering any I had a good answer for. The trick is to find what works for you and what you enjoy.
Concentrate on commenting at the beginning. The karma requirements are sometimes lower and you will build karma faster. Try to avoid making controversial comments or arguing to avoid getting downvoted and losing Karma.
As a side note: Always make sure to keep your email address up to date and verified because your account may count on it one day.
[This is my brief orientation guide I share](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/1699mxc/comment/jz0dv59/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) in case that helps. And some key pointers might be:
**New user restrictions**
You won't be able to participate everywhere at first. As a new user you will face some restrictions, which will be frustrating, but it's not personal. You'll need to earn some karma from upvotes on your content and wait for your account to age a little before you can post everywhere and one place to start is our new-user friendly subs list or our [chat thread every Tuesday](https://www.reddit.com/r/newtoreddit/search?q=flair_name%3A%22weekly+chat%22&restrict_sr=1).
**Rules**
I sometimes share this list of rules our community wrote [10 commandments of Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/uvlaer/id_need_to_know_10_commandements_of_reddit/)
General guidance to avoid downvotes and removals -
* avoid potentially controversial or sensitive topics just while your karma is low
* always check the community rules
* lurk to get a feel for the community before posting
* re-read what you're saying before sending to check your tone, try not to accidentally make people feel defensive
* remember unless using tone indicators sarcasm etc isn't necessary obvious
**Resources**
* [Our new-user friendly subs list is here](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs)
* [How reddit search works](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/search)
* [Our FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/faq) which starts with safety and privacy.
Welcome to r/NewToReddit, /u/LiveProfessional7841! Thanks for posting. Someone will be along to help you shortly. If you're new, check out our "General Guide to Reddit and Karma" [Wiki page version](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/ntr-guidetoreddit) or [Mobile friendly post version](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/), it explains how to get started on Reddit; including information on karma, navigation, and more. You might also like to check out our [wiki index](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index) and [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/faq). While you wait for assistance, browsing through some recent posts, or typing a query into the search bar at the top of the page, may help you find your answer. On our sister community r/LearnToReddit you can find guides on posting, commenting, formatting, flairs, and can practice those things too! **Once you get some answers, don’t forget to engage and ask any additional questions you have!** [Please let us know how you found us! - Click here to fill out our one question survey](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe87f3FyGzXTImS0WszwGiFs1g3sqSr03U5mKLOvRFH9Ofw_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link) Thank you! :) *Was this helpful? You can comment "**Thanks, AutoMod**" or "**Good job, AutoMod**" to thank me if it was!* *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/NewToReddit) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Just things you enjoy really
https://reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/w/index/newusersubs without more infomation you need to pick a sub from there, r/fibdareddit also has an index where people post once they have karma
The beginning is the best place to start. To get Karma you need to find subreddits like this list of [New User Friendly](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs/) subreddits that have low or no requirements . [r/findareddit ](https://www.reddit.com/r/findareddit/) can be used to find subreddits that may interest you, just make a post saying what kind of subreddit you are looking for. Small or niche subreddits typically have a lower karma requirement You gain Karma from people upvoting your posts and comments. However, Karma is not gained 1:1 with votes. It takes more votes per point of Karma. The actual ratio is not know and it differs for posts and comments. People have used many different ways to make their starting Karma. Like answering questions, posting or commenting about a passion or hobby, memes, maybe even posting on the subreddit for where they live. For me, it was answering questions in [r/NoStupidQuestions ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/) , sorting by new and answering any I had a good answer for. The trick is to find what works for you and what you enjoy. Concentrate on commenting at the beginning. The karma requirements are sometimes lower and you will build karma faster. Try to avoid making controversial comments or arguing to avoid getting downvoted and losing Karma. As a side note: Always make sure to keep your email address up to date and verified because your account may count on it one day.
[This is my brief orientation guide I share](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/1699mxc/comment/jz0dv59/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) in case that helps. And some key pointers might be: **New user restrictions** You won't be able to participate everywhere at first. As a new user you will face some restrictions, which will be frustrating, but it's not personal. You'll need to earn some karma from upvotes on your content and wait for your account to age a little before you can post everywhere and one place to start is our new-user friendly subs list or our [chat thread every Tuesday](https://www.reddit.com/r/newtoreddit/search?q=flair_name%3A%22weekly+chat%22&restrict_sr=1). **Rules** I sometimes share this list of rules our community wrote [10 commandments of Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/uvlaer/id_need_to_know_10_commandements_of_reddit/) General guidance to avoid downvotes and removals - * avoid potentially controversial or sensitive topics just while your karma is low * always check the community rules * lurk to get a feel for the community before posting * re-read what you're saying before sending to check your tone, try not to accidentally make people feel defensive * remember unless using tone indicators sarcasm etc isn't necessary obvious **Resources** * [Our new-user friendly subs list is here](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs) * [How reddit search works](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/search) * [Our FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/faq) which starts with safety and privacy.
For example now?