The link is pay walled.. so, let's work around that for those that aren't subscribers or cannot read it due to their geo-location. Real dangers of living under a surveillance state is being exemplified here.

https://archive.is/Mobzm

Information wants to be free

Karma system is a waste of resources. It did nothing but create the illusion of faux-popularity of which later on became used as a way to filter engagement by many. Gross addition to reddit IMO, but some liked it.

The wildest, most stupid posts would get karma'd/upvotes.. and the most intelligent thoughts or provocative opinions would get ignored.

Many sub's karma engagement was manipulated by bots too

For a while, not sure if it is still working.. you could post anything in /r/FreeKarma4U/ and you'd be karma blessed.

Thank you for this.. I'd have missed the patch update for some time if not for this.