u/classyebonynova

I’m still pretty new to Reddit, and honestly… I find it kind of intimidating.

A friend encouraged me to join a while back, but also warned me to be careful. After spending some time here, I think I understand why. I’ve seen a lot of new accounts get heavily downvoted for seemingly harmless comments, and it’s made me nervous to participate at all, even on posts I genuinely enjoy or agree with.

Now I find myself second-guessing whether I should comment or post anything, which is a bit discouraging. I want to engage, but I don’t want to accidentally become a target just for being new.

What’s considered a “normal” or safe amount of karma for a new user? And do you have any tips for participating without constantly worrying about downvotes?

Thanks in advance. I really do want to be part of the community.