Beer Karma points lowered?

I've noticed it decreases some times. No idea why

 

As far as using imgur, I had no luck with that. Then @Ocalafox suggested postimage and it started working every time. As far as karma dropping, I've had that happen a few times when I went back and edited a review shortly after posting it. Maybe that?

 

Sometimes they make subtle tweaks to algorithms, other times posts and/or threads could be deleted, or there could be a problem with a periodic recalculation run. At least once I've lost hundreds due to announced algorithm changes, then got some back afterwards as they tweaked. Other times I've gotten points I couldn't explain. The first rule of Beer Karma is: You do not talk about Beer Karma. The second rule of Beer Karma is: You do not talk about Beer Karma. Just let it happen, it's a zen thing.

 

Yes, this is really an inconvenience when you're checking out. I tried to redeem my points for a 4-pack of the KBS Espresso, but the guy behind the counter actually took one of the beers out of my 4-pack and said "Sorry, you only have enough beer karma for 3". Oh well, fantastic beer nonetheless.

 

I laughed exceedingly too hard at this.

 

Back when I ws much more active here they changed something and reset the karma stats and other stuff. It's pretty irrelevant to the way the site works. Maybe bragging rights for spending a lot of time here, maybe people who actively review beers and places get better karma.

 

Use the BBCode, & paste it directly into the comment box. I've had absolutely no problems through all this change.

Re the karma, recent activity has yielded +1 for every beer pic added, & +2-3 for every review. (So... 2.x for each review? )

 

Did you drink a Bud yesterday? Santa knows.

 

It all depends on the amount of work you put in.
If you post a written review on every beer you've had and not just a numeric rating than your karma will be more. Also depends on if your a society member, that will boost your karma points by alot.
The key is contribution really. So many styles... So many places... amount of likes/posts.
Everything has a factor.
Beer Karma is mystical.
Good Luck and have fun. Respect and drink a beer.

 

I don't even know what my beer karma number is.

 

Thank you, I also see that I am a Savant, What does that mean and what would be the next step?

 

See Beer Karma Explained

 

Well yeah, you have to get to Poo-Bah before you get the fez and learn the secret handshake that gets you the discount and full packs.

Senior Poo-Bah is so secret that it isn't even on the list and doesn't show up in your posts.

Every BA should remember that the Beer Karma Levels have NOTHING to do with overall beer knowledge since there can be beer life prior to BA. There are LOTS of Initiates here that know more than me, they just haven't been on the site long. All that Beer Karma score and level indicate is contribution and participation on the site.