> If you want to get the upvotes, you have two good courses of action: You can either already have 5 digits' worth of karma, or you can answer first.
How does having karma help you get more upvotes on a brand new answer?
Answers that already have upvotes get more views, and are therefore more likely to get even more upvotes. But that's distinct from a user's reputation score.
How does having karma help you get more upvotes on a brand new answer?
Answers that already have upvotes get more views, and are therefore more likely to get even more upvotes. But that's distinct from a user's reputation score.