[nickb]

I think people put too much importance on karma. Personally, I don't really care. I check my RSS feeds 3 times a day (when I have breaks) and I post stuff I find interesting. It literally takes a second to contribute to n.yc (hint: look into bookmarklet link) so why not help a site that I like? So yes, I've accumulated a lot of points. I haven't checked the score in weeks but I assume I'm still in the lead but if pg reset my points, I wouldn't mind at all.

I think people think that pg will look at your YC application differently if you have a high karma on the site. I have no idea if that's true (never applied) but some people have said that they had high karma and didn't get accepted. So YMMV.

I'd worry more about my app, idea, biz plan than to worry about karma when applying. I doubt pg will accept you just because you contribute to n.yc.

[davidw]

I agree... I don't think it's a very important aspect of the site and wouldn't care if it went away. I have my own mental 'leader board' of people who post things I like anyway.

[majimojo]

does anyone ever want to click on the leaders link on top? its pretty static. most of us follow your example nick, we contribute cause its fun and interesting. thanks man!

this post had nothing to do with getting into YC funding, the funding cycle reset idea was simply a suggestion of adequate time to reset.

for the record, i am not applying to YC next cycle or any other cycle. just wanted to help the site.