[zaroth]

> instead of using your accumulated karma to monopolize the top spot

You only get to the top spot in a comment section by getting that specific comment upvoted there.

... at least, that's certainly how I would expect it to work! If the site gives preference to comments based on preexisting karma, at least after any upvotes have been cast, then that would be highly disappointing.

[makomk]

The site gives preference to comments based on preexisting karma, especially shortly after they're posted.