What other less-toxic system could work instead of karma?

VGarK@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 39 points –

Hey! Thanks to the whole Reddit mess, I’ve discovered the fediverse and its increidible wonders and I’m lovin’ it :D

I’ve seen another post about karma, and after reading the comments, I can see there is a strong opinion against it (which I do share). I’d love to hear your opinions, what other method/s would you guys implement? If any ofc

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What about hidden karma?
Like there is still karma used internally to decide what posts to promote and how to weight votes, but the numbers are kept only internally so people don't get obsessed with that number next to their (and others') profile?

Or what if a user could see their own karma, but no one else's? If karma isn't publicly visible, then people may care less about it.

No, no, no, please no hidden algorithm. that's as bad or worse than karma, especially with the incoming bot shitstorm.