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by imchillyb 981 days ago
> user: RcouF1uZ4gsC -- created: March 26, 2013 -- karma: 16601

> user: verisimi -- created: August 29, 2021 -- karma: 519

I would posit the flagging had something to do with this, plus other data intrinsic to the words used.

The above comment isn't just silly, but a reference to an ancient advertising campaign. Anyone over a certain age -old like me- will recognize that campaign.

Large karma pools allow for more 'trust' on HN, and more leeway and access to special features.

Only the Mods/Devs could answer your question succinctly, however.