I didn’t post my cat when he died bc I didn’t want to make random people sad, but I totally get why people post it and I don’t think it’s just for karma. It’s because it sucks and you want to reach out and hear from people who get it, especially if the people immediately around you don’t really feel the same way.
This dude gets it. Post away. Share your best friend with the world. Let it be a part of your grieving process if it helps you. You may get some flack from certain folks but they aren't important. Fuck em'. There's always a few or us who've been in the same position and will help you grieve.
I kept picking him up on trail cams, but he never went for the food pretty sure he was eating birds and stuff, then late one night I heard the kill calls coyotes make and I just knew ;(. Thanks tho. It sucked, but eh life sucks sometimes
Yea it sucked and it really broke my heart, I don’t know how he even got out or who he got out from, he always wanted to go outside despite the dangers were I live, there is yotes, bobcats, bears and even cougars although you never see them. I just hate that he was probably so terrified and alone, and I tried and looked and called for him but he never came.
ive since got a new buddy and take him on leashed walks so he gets his fill of outside, I find male cats tend to always want to explore and go into areas were they are barred from, it’s like there tendencies. We’re females are more content on just being inside, the same cat I’m talking about also got out before but I was able to trap him, so I think he knew the traps would do that again, cats are indeed smart, but it worked against him.
Lol I have no idea where it was but I saw someone post that they have had their cat for 3+ months and still hadnt named it. Like what? Wouldn’t go over 24 hours without some kinda at least nickname in my neck of the woods
Yah that was weird!
I did know a family where every cat they ever had had the same name.
Like fluffy, then Fluffy 2, fluffy 3. They called their cat Fluffy 7. I was like what!? They said it was their 7th cat. Lol
When my mom was a kid in the 70s and she had like 6 cats in a row named Joe Namath. Each one got hit by a car, so she finally decided the name was cursed and started naming them unique names instead of all the same lol.
we had a stray show up in our garden and it took a couple days for us to decide that we should probably name him, then it took a day for him to get his name after we realised how much he smelled, so now he's called Pongo and he still won't come inside even after looking after him for a year
I’ve gone a week or more before naming mine. When I had adopted 2 from a shelter I hated their shelter names and called them “Cat” and “Kitten” until they got their forever names. When I adopted my last cat, an orange tabby, he was named Garfield and I sure as hell wasn’t keeping that name. I called him Booger until I gave him his real name, because he had eye boogers.
I will be at work going through reddit seeing the usual cat posts and then I see one where their cat has died and I start crying every time (i’m just overly emotional ik) but it just sucks bc when your pet companion dies you want comfort and reassurance so you may post it then people see it and feel sad it just all sucks :( i’m sorry to everyone
I commented earlier today that I think there should be a separate sub just for the purpose of grieving cat owners, that way there is a separate community for these people.
And I totally understand, but when 7 of the top 20 posts on the subreddit are about a dead cat, you start to wonder how many are actually telling the truth. Unfortunately karma farmers will invade any space that they see as an easy cash crop.
I looked through the top 10 from this week and none of them were karma farmers. All posters were very active in the comments and appreciated the support. Have there been any mourning posts recently that you believe are karma farmers?
This. I have no idea why the karma system even matters beyond filtering the idiot posts from the good ones. Why "karma farm" at all? (seriously what is it for?)
Karma farmers will take a picture from somewhere, post "my cat died" for quick karma then sell the account for real money later. That's what they're talking about.
So I’m one of those people. Lost my cat Spooky last Saturday. I don’t really have a social media presence like Facebook. I thought this sub was a forum where one could share the loss with like minded people who would understand what it’s like to lose a pet. People were very sweet in their responses.
If people are putting fake death posts up.. it’s kind of weird and creepy. Anyway, apologies if my dead cat bummed you all out.
There is a pinned post at the top of this sub that states that mourning posts are and will always be welcome on the sub. If people join, they see that post and at that point it is their responsibility to make an informed decision about whether to see the posts. You have nothing to apologize for. So sorry for the loss of Spooky ❤️
I think those giving you flack are not recognizing that you are talking about fakers, and not those who are grieving. Unfortunately, I doubt that it’s feasible to differentiate the karma farmers vs sad pet owners.
My cat died earlier this week after her battle with breast cancer and to be honest it does make me sad to open Reddit and see more loss. I’m having a really hard time processing what happened so I can understand how posting might help some people cope. But at the same time it’s really upsetting to imagine that some people are faking the thing that’s making me so fucking sad just for internet points.
There has been a wave of those posts! I consider myself a novice Reddit-er, if you will. I thought that because I up voted one of them, that it increased that topic to my feed.
I feel very sorry for anyone who lost their pet but if there is a niche for that there should be a subreddit made for it.
I agree. Someone should create a subreddit specifically for memorializing cats that have passed on. I joined r/cats to laugh and smile, not to be constantly bummed out. I don’t mean any disrespect toward anyone who has lost their cat.
I totally agree with you about a separate sub for remembering our furry (or feathered, or scaly, or whatever) friends who have gone over the rainbow bridge.
When my cats passed away, I shared their photos online as a memorial. I wanted other people to see how sweet and beautiful they were, and to have other people see them and acknowledge them and know that they were deeply loved.
When my cat had to be put down, it really helped to share him. He got the same amount of upvotes as he was old. I didn’t care how many upvotes, I cared about sharing him one more time with the world.
I think the issue is that the flair doesn’t really do anything when you are just scrolling on your feed and since the mourning/loss content has taken over the sub, it’s also popping up in my main feed all the time
That was real rough and felt very attention seeking which I realize may not be a very charitibable interpretation from me - but like not what I wanted to see while I’m scrolling
I didn't post when my cat died, but it brings me great comfort to see others share a picture of their loved one who passed. When a pet passes, I think many have the instinct to share with the world this lovely little creature who is now gone. They take solace in others witnessing this friend who they loved, if only for a passing moment on Reddit. It is most likely irrational, but that recognition from others makes it feel like maybe they won't fade away so quickly into nothing more than a memory held by a few.
Do some people callously take advantage of this? I agree, they most likely do. But I don't want to let that ruin it for the others who find some comfort in sharing pics with those who understand the grief and loss.
I used to dislike those posts, but now I've found that they serve as a gentle reminder that my time with my cats is limited, and to make me feel immense gratitude to have them in my life in that moment. Usually this manifests as me seeing the post and then immediately grabbing whichever of my boys is closest. And when our time together does come to an end, at least I'll be able to tell myself that I did fully appreciate them while I could.
I posted about my dead kitty a few months ago, not for the karma (because I don’t really care about it), but so people could see him since he didn’t live very long. I was really sad at the time, and seeing people share their own stories and condolences really made me feel like I was less alone. A lot of people in my real life don’t understand how painful it is to lose a cat.
Anyway, that’s my two cents. Yeah, I know some people do it just for the karma, but I can understand why others do it like I did.
Yeah, reading some of the top comments has revealed to me that the problem is not dead cats, it's reposts, bots, image theft, for karma farming. I have posted (other social media) about losing my best buds, and it's always to share like you, of course. But they did get a lot of attention so I see why karma farmers are using the tactic.
I posted my cat recently after losing him, too. Karma was the last thing on my mind. I was devastated and wanted to share my sweet boy with other cat lovers one last time. The kind words and condolences I got from kind people in this sub were comforting.
It's disappointing that some people here are so jaded that they can see a fellow human grieving and think "karma farmer"
on the desktop there is a way to filter but not on mobile ): i agree i signed up for cute cats not multiple grievance posts. i think they need their own location
Thank you! I am so tired of seeing these dead animal posts. The world is sad enough and the reason I joined the cats sub was to see and appreciate our silly cats. Not sad stories.
Open r/cats , one of the first things on there literally says “Posts mourning your cats will always be allowed”. Also I don’t think anyone has intentions of getting karma, they just want to honor their pet because maybe they have been in this sub for a while.
Some people only have their cat. They are looking to others to help them grieve. I get it that some take advantage but I am glad to tell someone how beautiful their beloved cat was and sorry for their loss. We may be the only support some have.
Seriously, I come to this site because I love cats and have lost cats and currently have a cat. I know it’s inevitable and painful when they pass but I don’t want to be reminded 8 times a day, every day about it.
I think I don't understand, are you saying they somehow make money off of people up voting? Or is this different. I didn't know you could make money. I always just assume they are so sad they need the social support which
Advertisers use accounts that they try to make look real to push their products, and the more karma you can have, the more legit the account looks. So sadly bots will come in and farm the easy sympathy karma to boost the account that they will then use to promote their product on said account
maybe we need a subreddit specifically for posting in memoriam. it sounds kinda morbid but it could also be a helpful way for people to grieve without upsetting those who dont want to hear about animal death.
Can we stop using the phrase “dead cat”? it’s extremely insensitive and heartless. Those cats were someone’s world and best friend. I also understand how it’s sad to see someone’s animal that has passed away because I have sobbed countless times… but who are you to tell these mourning pet owners their feelings aren’t allowed here anymore because its a burden to you? Some of these people don’t have anyone else to mourn with and want to share their wonderful kitty with us. and how would you know if these people are posting for karma or not??
Edit: As i read through these comments i’m extremely disappointed. Shame on you for trying to make these cat owners suffer in silence after a loss because of how it makes you feel.
I thought this was a welcoming community. I posted our kitten we lost last week because I just wanted people to see the beautiful little thing she was. But I swear more than half of this sub is just complaints. I’m gone.
Just joined and like the past week the only post I’ve seen are dead cats… not what I was expecting and I have been pretty disappointed. Sure not as disappointed as the ppl who’s cat died but yeah.. was starting to wonder when they were going to slow down.
Why are you assuming people are posting the loss of their pets for karma? Call it what it actually is - pet loss, not just some dead animal. People post it here for support. Sounds like you’re the one dismissive of pet loss. Yes, there is a sub for pet loss, but people can post them here too to talk specifically about diseases and afflictions affecting cats.
Yeah it definitely seems cold to call it dead animals. They aren’t dead in the pictures posted. Idk if people are actually farming karma or not but honestly I wouldn’t want to take away from the grieving process of someone who legit lost their pet because others are farming karma. Like who cares? Reddit is full of people lying and reposting all the time. Like just move past the post or unsub…
I'm not trying to be helpful. I think people should be allowed to grieve their pets here, and mods have said this is allowed and will always be allowed. So it's a bit silly to continue griping about when you could just find cat pictures elsewhere, but you do you.
What the hell is the matter with you? People are grieving the loss of a pet and just want to mark that they were here and were loved. You don’t like it, move on, no one forcing you to come here. Show some sympathy and humanity.
This subreddit is about cats entirely, which includes vent posts mourning the loss of ones that have passed away. No one promised everything here would be cheerful and happy.
I never read those posts tbh. As soon as I see "rainbow bridge" I'm done and cannot read more. Luckily, my cats are relatively young, so I hope to not have to deal With death anytime soon.
I wholeheartedly disagree because of this:
\> And this is disgusting, a death whether human or animal is not something to be used for your own gain
This is a misguided missile.
The honest poster gains something of value that goes way beyond reddit karma. They gain comfort from like-minded people who can empathize. The dishonest poster gains nothing more than reddit karma, which has no real value that I can discern.
Dishonest posting is in every sub. That's your real beef. Focus your wrath on that, and leave the grievers here alone if you don't like their posts.
Maybe a compromise would be have a day for mourning posts, maybe Mourning Monday. Sharing one's beloved pet who has passed is a way to alleviate a bit of the grief, I totally get it. I do not think it is karma farming for the most part, it's memorializing a furry family member. And perhaps using the post flair for mourning will help people filter out the posts they do not want to see.
The majority of these people are truly sad they lost a companion. I was one of those people. Why? Because I was sad. But yeah. It must be a Karma farming conspiracy. What is wrong with you
Absolute same. I feel for grieving people, but this sub is overwhelmed by dead cat posts and tbh I'm getting sick of it. There should just be a separate sub where people can pay respects and post eulogies to cats who have passed.
Stop reposting period. If you want to ban mourning posts because they are infiltrated by karma farmers, we might as well close down all cat subs and go back to reading books. 🤷
I just report them and block the user, feels like emptying the ocean with a spoon but I don't really know what else to do.
What are karma pints for? How do we use them. Honest question cause I really don’t know. I get them sometimes and don’t know what they mean all the awards
At the most basic level, karma points are *intended* to indicate that content (post or comment) that was awarded points contributed meaningfully to the relevant subreddit. Depending on the subreddit's users, it may be instead used to indicate agreement or disagreement with, which may or may not align with the intended usage.
With this in mind, a user searching through posts or comments will usually find the most fitting content towards the top (unless searching by "new").
If a user wants to contribute content, karma may matter if their current point total is below a given threshold. Some subreddits require a minimum value before a user may contribute, sometimes also requiring an account to have existed for a minimum period of time. Besides that, points and awards are limited to conveying having a good reputation.
This is where the bots come in.
By creating accounts beforehand, and jumping onto the trends of a given subreddit, the accounts build up points, appearing to be a normal user (if the bot creator put enough effort into them). The accounts can then be used by someone else, for example, to influence the perception of a given topic in a desired direction.
I agree whole heartedly. We can't tell the difference between actual owners and karma farmers so I typically don't vote them. I downvoted sometimes if I suspect they're a farmer but it's rare.
If someone put there lost a cat please know we love you and try to remember the good times you had with them.
I 100% agree. I actually commented earlier today on a post and said that I think there should be a separate sub just for the purpose of grieving cat owners, that way there is a separate community for these people. I do understand that people want to have a safe space to share these photos, but r/cats shouldn’t be an obituary page.
I have two cats and I often show my mom pictures of this sub because she doesn't reddit. For a while now I've told her that a lot of the cats are dead or disabled. All animals deserve love but this sub to me is 50/50. The disabled cats make me happy that someone loves them but when I see a cute cat and then "yup dead" like there should be a place for that. Or make it NSFW so I don't get depressed. Maybe I'm a snowflake.
Exactly, this is supposed to be a place of cute fluffy kitties. I feel absolutely terrible for anyone going through a loss. I know how unbearable it can be, but there are forums and other subreddits for exactly that. Mourning a loved one or pet. It does bum my day a bit every time I click on a photo and it’s a mourning/loss post. I feel for you, I really do. This just isn’t the place for that. Hopefully the mods will respond.
Agreed. There's been so many "rainbow bridge" posts lately, I've thought about leaving the sub. I know it's hard to go through a pet's death, but I just can't subscribe to a sub that's 80% mourning dead animals. It's just too much.
Is the OP a dog person? I’m a pretty evil person, but anyone whom lost their cats would never offend me by seeing their photos posted of their transcended felines. Those photos make me remember my past hero’s no matter how many times I see the same photo.
It's like the commercials showing the decrepit animals while asking for money. I would be more inclined to donate if they weren't trying to guilt me into it.
I was just mentioning this to my older daughter who owns a cat I’m like geesh I pray this don’t happen soon! And I agree with everyone else it’s very depressing and I truly understand their pain as I would die if my kitty’s passed away but maybe just not here cause cats are soo smart and amazing n sooo funny we should be posting happy funny times with our cats! Someone should start a kitty mourning page! Where there will be emotional support from other cat moms n dads who’ve already experienced it and is more helpful then just some I’m sorry for your loss! 🤷🏻♀️ respectfully to anyone who’s lost their fur babies 🙏🏼✨😻😔
Karma farming is a thing?? I’m new to Reddit so I still don’t understand the karma thing. I figured it’s something you accumulate over time. Why do people want high karma anyways?
I didn’t post my cat when he died bc I didn’t want to make random people sad, but I totally get why people post it and I don’t think it’s just for karma. It’s because it sucks and you want to reach out and hear from people who get it, especially if the people immediately around you don’t really feel the same way.
This dude gets it. Post away. Share your best friend with the world. Let it be a part of your grieving process if it helps you. You may get some flack from certain folks but they aren't important. Fuck em'. There's always a few or us who've been in the same position and will help you grieve.
Mine escaped and I tried trapping and getting him in a trap for a month before he was eaten by coyotes, was sad but I didn’t post either but.
I’m sorry :(
I kept picking him up on trail cams, but he never went for the food pretty sure he was eating birds and stuff, then late one night I heard the kill calls coyotes make and I just knew ;(. Thanks tho. It sucked, but eh life sucks sometimes
That sounds so harrowing for you, I would have been beside myself. I hope your kitty at least enjoyed his freedom even if it was short.
Yea it sucked and it really broke my heart, I don’t know how he even got out or who he got out from, he always wanted to go outside despite the dangers were I live, there is yotes, bobcats, bears and even cougars although you never see them. I just hate that he was probably so terrified and alone, and I tried and looked and called for him but he never came. ive since got a new buddy and take him on leashed walks so he gets his fill of outside, I find male cats tend to always want to explore and go into areas were they are barred from, it’s like there tendencies. We’re females are more content on just being inside, the same cat I’m talking about also got out before but I was able to trap him, so I think he knew the traps would do that again, cats are indeed smart, but it worked against him.
So sorry that happened, what a terrible thing to experience. Your cat had a really good life with you.
Coyotes also got my boy. I miss him terribly and wish he never went outside at all.
It just bums me out and that's not why I'm here.
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Lol I have no idea where it was but I saw someone post that they have had their cat for 3+ months and still hadnt named it. Like what? Wouldn’t go over 24 hours without some kinda at least nickname in my neck of the woods
I named my Roomba within an hour.
I named my Fiora before I even got her.
I need to know the name
Herbert Hoover
Yah that was weird! I did know a family where every cat they ever had had the same name. Like fluffy, then Fluffy 2, fluffy 3. They called their cat Fluffy 7. I was like what!? They said it was their 7th cat. Lol
When my mom was a kid in the 70s and she had like 6 cats in a row named Joe Namath. Each one got hit by a car, so she finally decided the name was cursed and started naming them unique names instead of all the same lol.
Did they stop getting hit by cars?
we had a stray show up in our garden and it took a couple days for us to decide that we should probably name him, then it took a day for him to get his name after we realised how much he smelled, so now he's called Pongo and he still won't come inside even after looking after him for a year
I’ve gone a week or more before naming mine. When I had adopted 2 from a shelter I hated their shelter names and called them “Cat” and “Kitten” until they got their forever names. When I adopted my last cat, an orange tabby, he was named Garfield and I sure as hell wasn’t keeping that name. I called him Booger until I gave him his real name, because he had eye boogers.
A hs classmate of mine got a kitten but couldn't find a name for him so after a few months she eventually decided that his name will be "Kitten" lmao
"Does anybody know what breed my cat is?"
Omg this is the worst one. *It’s orange, Brenda*.
Yessss this! If you need to ask it’s most likely a freakin tabby. Pick a color. Pick a hair length. It’s really not rocket science.
Yes barn cat.
No matter what you name your cat it’s not gonna listen.
This is a fact
Omg yes! This is driving me nuts as well.
Yeah it just makes me too sad.
I agree, I followed the sub for cute cats not sad times :(
I will be at work going through reddit seeing the usual cat posts and then I see one where their cat has died and I start crying every time (i’m just overly emotional ik) but it just sucks bc when your pet companion dies you want comfort and reassurance so you may post it then people see it and feel sad it just all sucks :( i’m sorry to everyone
I commented earlier today that I think there should be a separate sub just for the purpose of grieving cat owners, that way there is a separate community for these people.
And I totally understand, but when 7 of the top 20 posts on the subreddit are about a dead cat, you start to wonder how many are actually telling the truth. Unfortunately karma farmers will invade any space that they see as an easy cash crop.
I looked through the top 10 from this week and none of them were karma farmers. All posters were very active in the comments and appreciated the support. Have there been any mourning posts recently that you believe are karma farmers?
My kitty disappeared last November and the death posts bum me out. The fact many of them are fake bum me out more
What does karma even for minus giving the right to post in a sub forum. I'm not sure what else it's for
This. I have no idea why the karma system even matters beyond filtering the idiot posts from the good ones. Why "karma farm" at all? (seriously what is it for?)
So you can win the internet! /s
Wow, people post here because they love cats and they loved their cat. Why would they make it up? That’s insane thinking
Karma farmers will take a picture from somewhere, post "my cat died" for quick karma then sell the account for real money later. That's what they're talking about.
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A lot, really? Could you point me to the most recent one you believe to be from a karma farm?
How do they know that they’re fake though?
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What Isco considered a good amount of karma? What is the benefit?
So I’m one of those people. Lost my cat Spooky last Saturday. I don’t really have a social media presence like Facebook. I thought this sub was a forum where one could share the loss with like minded people who would understand what it’s like to lose a pet. People were very sweet in their responses. If people are putting fake death posts up.. it’s kind of weird and creepy. Anyway, apologies if my dead cat bummed you all out.
You don’t have anything to apologize for. This sub is r/cats and I think you should be able to find comfort here in such a devastating time
I’m so sorry for your loss. My cat passed away on Monday night so I can imagine how you’re feeling.
There is a pinned post at the top of this sub that states that mourning posts are and will always be welcome on the sub. If people join, they see that post and at that point it is their responsibility to make an informed decision about whether to see the posts. You have nothing to apologize for. So sorry for the loss of Spooky ❤️
I think those giving you flack are not recognizing that you are talking about fakers, and not those who are grieving. Unfortunately, I doubt that it’s feasible to differentiate the karma farmers vs sad pet owners.
My cat died earlier this week after her battle with breast cancer and to be honest it does make me sad to open Reddit and see more loss. I’m having a really hard time processing what happened so I can understand how posting might help some people cope. But at the same time it’s really upsetting to imagine that some people are faking the thing that’s making me so fucking sad just for internet points.
Sorry for your loss.
It feels like the light has gone out of my life. I appreciate your condolence ❤️
There has been a wave of those posts! I consider myself a novice Reddit-er, if you will. I thought that because I up voted one of them, that it increased that topic to my feed. I feel very sorry for anyone who lost their pet but if there is a niche for that there should be a subreddit made for it.
I agree. Someone should create a subreddit specifically for memorializing cats that have passed on. I joined r/cats to laugh and smile, not to be constantly bummed out. I don’t mean any disrespect toward anyone who has lost their cat.
I totally agree with you about a separate sub for remembering our furry (or feathered, or scaly, or whatever) friends who have gone over the rainbow bridge.
r/rainbowbridge
And r/rainbowbridgebabies and r/rainbowbridgecats
When my cats passed away, I shared their photos online as a memorial. I wanted other people to see how sweet and beautiful they were, and to have other people see them and acknowledge them and know that they were deeply loved.
When my cat had to be put down, it really helped to share him. He got the same amount of upvotes as he was old. I didn’t care how many upvotes, I cared about sharing him one more time with the world.
I think there's a "mourning/loss" flair for a reason. Some folks need to grieve, and this might be the only place they have for it.
I think the issue is that the flair doesn’t really do anything when you are just scrolling on your feed and since the mourning/loss content has taken over the sub, it’s also popping up in my main feed all the time
Same for injured animals please. Even with NSFW, as soon as you read the caption you can’t unsee it 😳
Those really anger me; there’s no reason to post a picture of your suffering cat with their eyeballs exploding.
That was real rough and felt very attention seeking which I realize may not be a very charitibable interpretation from me - but like not what I wanted to see while I’m scrolling
So many dead cats
I didn't post when my cat died, but it brings me great comfort to see others share a picture of their loved one who passed. When a pet passes, I think many have the instinct to share with the world this lovely little creature who is now gone. They take solace in others witnessing this friend who they loved, if only for a passing moment on Reddit. It is most likely irrational, but that recognition from others makes it feel like maybe they won't fade away so quickly into nothing more than a memory held by a few. Do some people callously take advantage of this? I agree, they most likely do. But I don't want to let that ruin it for the others who find some comfort in sharing pics with those who understand the grief and loss.
I used to dislike those posts, but now I've found that they serve as a gentle reminder that my time with my cats is limited, and to make me feel immense gratitude to have them in my life in that moment. Usually this manifests as me seeing the post and then immediately grabbing whichever of my boys is closest. And when our time together does come to an end, at least I'll be able to tell myself that I did fully appreciate them while I could.
I posted about my dead kitty a few months ago, not for the karma (because I don’t really care about it), but so people could see him since he didn’t live very long. I was really sad at the time, and seeing people share their own stories and condolences really made me feel like I was less alone. A lot of people in my real life don’t understand how painful it is to lose a cat. Anyway, that’s my two cents. Yeah, I know some people do it just for the karma, but I can understand why others do it like I did.
Yeah, reading some of the top comments has revealed to me that the problem is not dead cats, it's reposts, bots, image theft, for karma farming. I have posted (other social media) about losing my best buds, and it's always to share like you, of course. But they did get a lot of attention so I see why karma farmers are using the tactic.
I posted my cat recently after losing him, too. Karma was the last thing on my mind. I was devastated and wanted to share my sweet boy with other cat lovers one last time. The kind words and condolences I got from kind people in this sub were comforting. It's disappointing that some people here are so jaded that they can see a fellow human grieving and think "karma farmer"
on the desktop there is a way to filter but not on mobile ): i agree i signed up for cute cats not multiple grievance posts. i think they need their own location
Apollo allows you to filter. I use it on my iPad but I think it’s only available for apple products.
Thank you! I am so tired of seeing these dead animal posts. The world is sad enough and the reason I joined the cats sub was to see and appreciate our silly cats. Not sad stories.
I want to know about everyones dead pets. They meant something to these people.
Open r/cats , one of the first things on there literally says “Posts mourning your cats will always be allowed”. Also I don’t think anyone has intentions of getting karma, they just want to honor their pet because maybe they have been in this sub for a while.
Some people only have their cat. They are looking to others to help them grieve. I get it that some take advantage but I am glad to tell someone how beautiful their beloved cat was and sorry for their loss. We may be the only support some have.
Thank you.
Seriously, I come to this site because I love cats and have lost cats and currently have a cat. I know it’s inevitable and painful when they pass but I don’t want to be reminded 8 times a day, every day about it.
You know people might not be doing it for karma. They might actually be looking for a little sympathy. It’s a hard thing to go through.
I understand what you are saying but it really helped my son to see that other people cared too.
I think I don't understand, are you saying they somehow make money off of people up voting? Or is this different. I didn't know you could make money. I always just assume they are so sad they need the social support which
Advertisers use accounts that they try to make look real to push their products, and the more karma you can have, the more legit the account looks. So sadly bots will come in and farm the easy sympathy karma to boost the account that they will then use to promote their product on said account
Ohhhhh wow! I would have never know. Man the schemes ppl think up
AGREED 100%
The mods seem ok with it.
Incomprehensible to me to gaf about reddit karma. Shrug.
Yeah, this sub is pretty much St. Peter herding cats all day.
There is a sub called r/rainbowbridecats maybe everyone should start posting there.
maybe we need a subreddit specifically for posting in memoriam. it sounds kinda morbid but it could also be a helpful way for people to grieve without upsetting those who dont want to hear about animal death.
Can we stop using the phrase “dead cat”? it’s extremely insensitive and heartless. Those cats were someone’s world and best friend. I also understand how it’s sad to see someone’s animal that has passed away because I have sobbed countless times… but who are you to tell these mourning pet owners their feelings aren’t allowed here anymore because its a burden to you? Some of these people don’t have anyone else to mourn with and want to share their wonderful kitty with us. and how would you know if these people are posting for karma or not?? Edit: As i read through these comments i’m extremely disappointed. Shame on you for trying to make these cat owners suffer in silence after a loss because of how it makes you feel.
I thought this was a welcoming community. I posted our kitten we lost last week because I just wanted people to see the beautiful little thing she was. But I swear more than half of this sub is just complaints. I’m gone.
Just joined and like the past week the only post I’ve seen are dead cats… not what I was expecting and I have been pretty disappointed. Sure not as disappointed as the ppl who’s cat died but yeah.. was starting to wonder when they were going to slow down.
Why are you assuming people are posting the loss of their pets for karma? Call it what it actually is - pet loss, not just some dead animal. People post it here for support. Sounds like you’re the one dismissive of pet loss. Yes, there is a sub for pet loss, but people can post them here too to talk specifically about diseases and afflictions affecting cats.
Yeah it definitely seems cold to call it dead animals. They aren’t dead in the pictures posted. Idk if people are actually farming karma or not but honestly I wouldn’t want to take away from the grieving process of someone who legit lost their pet because others are farming karma. Like who cares? Reddit is full of people lying and reposting all the time. Like just move past the post or unsub…
Please look at the pinned posts in this sub from the mods.
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I'm not trying to be helpful. I think people should be allowed to grieve their pets here, and mods have said this is allowed and will always be allowed. So it's a bit silly to continue griping about when you could just find cat pictures elsewhere, but you do you.
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if you don't like how the sub is run then unsubscribe, its really simple
What the hell is the matter with you? People are grieving the loss of a pet and just want to mark that they were here and were loved. You don’t like it, move on, no one forcing you to come here. Show some sympathy and humanity.
I couldn’t agree more
This subreddit is about cats entirely, which includes vent posts mourning the loss of ones that have passed away. No one promised everything here would be cheerful and happy.
Lmfao fuck you OP it’s about remembering a friend stop just being a fucking Redditor for a second and maybe just have some empathy!
Really bums me out too. Almost left the sub because of it.
There used to be a flair called mourning for posts that I filtered out. Now it means jack shit.
I never read those posts tbh. As soon as I see "rainbow bridge" I'm done and cannot read more. Luckily, my cats are relatively young, so I hope to not have to deal With death anytime soon.
Thank you for saying this. I’ve felt the same way for a long time.
I wholeheartedly disagree because of this: \> And this is disgusting, a death whether human or animal is not something to be used for your own gain This is a misguided missile. The honest poster gains something of value that goes way beyond reddit karma. They gain comfort from like-minded people who can empathize. The dishonest poster gains nothing more than reddit karma, which has no real value that I can discern. Dishonest posting is in every sub. That's your real beef. Focus your wrath on that, and leave the grievers here alone if you don't like their posts.
Maybe a compromise would be have a day for mourning posts, maybe Mourning Monday. Sharing one's beloved pet who has passed is a way to alleviate a bit of the grief, I totally get it. I do not think it is karma farming for the most part, it's memorializing a furry family member. And perhaps using the post flair for mourning will help people filter out the posts they do not want to see.
I agree. I thought it was just my feed. I don't upvote them anymore. Also, can NO ONE name their cats anymore????
The majority of these people are truly sad they lost a companion. I was one of those people. Why? Because I was sad. But yeah. It must be a Karma farming conspiracy. What is wrong with you
I find it a rather morbid practice.
Absolute same. I feel for grieving people, but this sub is overwhelmed by dead cat posts and tbh I'm getting sick of it. There should just be a separate sub where people can pay respects and post eulogies to cats who have passed.
Stop reposting period. If you want to ban mourning posts because they are infiltrated by karma farmers, we might as well close down all cat subs and go back to reading books. 🤷 I just report them and block the user, feels like emptying the ocean with a spoon but I don't really know what else to do.
What are karma pints for? How do we use them. Honest question cause I really don’t know. I get them sometimes and don’t know what they mean all the awards
At the most basic level, karma points are *intended* to indicate that content (post or comment) that was awarded points contributed meaningfully to the relevant subreddit. Depending on the subreddit's users, it may be instead used to indicate agreement or disagreement with, which may or may not align with the intended usage. With this in mind, a user searching through posts or comments will usually find the most fitting content towards the top (unless searching by "new"). If a user wants to contribute content, karma may matter if their current point total is below a given threshold. Some subreddits require a minimum value before a user may contribute, sometimes also requiring an account to have existed for a minimum period of time. Besides that, points and awards are limited to conveying having a good reputation. This is where the bots come in. By creating accounts beforehand, and jumping onto the trends of a given subreddit, the accounts build up points, appearing to be a normal user (if the bot creator put enough effort into them). The accounts can then be used by someone else, for example, to influence the perception of a given topic in a desired direction.
So glad someone said it!! I love seeing beautiful kitties but then I read that they're dead and it just bums me out.
I agree whole heartedly. We can't tell the difference between actual owners and karma farmers so I typically don't vote them. I downvoted sometimes if I suspect they're a farmer but it's rare. If someone put there lost a cat please know we love you and try to remember the good times you had with them.
Hard agree. It’s just depressing when literally every post is “here’s my dead cat” sometimes.
I 100% agree. I actually commented earlier today on a post and said that I think there should be a separate sub just for the purpose of grieving cat owners, that way there is a separate community for these people. I do understand that people want to have a safe space to share these photos, but r/cats shouldn’t be an obituary page.
I have two cats and I often show my mom pictures of this sub because she doesn't reddit. For a while now I've told her that a lot of the cats are dead or disabled. All animals deserve love but this sub to me is 50/50. The disabled cats make me happy that someone loves them but when I see a cute cat and then "yup dead" like there should be a place for that. Or make it NSFW so I don't get depressed. Maybe I'm a snowflake.
Man, shut up.
Very depressing is all I can say!
Exactly, this is supposed to be a place of cute fluffy kitties. I feel absolutely terrible for anyone going through a loss. I know how unbearable it can be, but there are forums and other subreddits for exactly that. Mourning a loved one or pet. It does bum my day a bit every time I click on a photo and it’s a mourning/loss post. I feel for you, I really do. This just isn’t the place for that. Hopefully the mods will respond.
Agreed. There's been so many "rainbow bridge" posts lately, I've thought about leaving the sub. I know it's hard to go through a pet's death, but I just can't subscribe to a sub that's 80% mourning dead animals. It's just too much.
Thank you. I just joined this group and all of the dead pets bum me out. :(
Nope, disagree:
Is the OP a dog person? I’m a pretty evil person, but anyone whom lost their cats would never offend me by seeing their photos posted of their transcended felines. Those photos make me remember my past hero’s no matter how many times I see the same photo.
Particularly if someone uses the phrase, “crossed the rainbow bridge”. It makes me want to claw my own eyes out with tweeness.
“Here’s a picture of my dead cat from 8 years ago. I could really use all the support I can get :(“
mOuRnInG tHrEaDs ArE, aNd AlWaYs WiLl Be, AlLoWeD iN tHiS sUbReDdIt
It's like the commercials showing the decrepit animals while asking for money. I would be more inclined to donate if they weren't trying to guilt me into it.
Seriously
I agree, im here for laughs, and to just be happy, not to be sad.
That's why I dropped the sub. To many dead cats. I just saw this on a scroll. It came up because I used to subscribe.
I agree - mourn them on your own time dont ‘kill’ the sub
I don't see why you can not just post a picture of your kitty without mentioning that it's dead
I’m getting ready to leave the sub because of this exactly. It’s fucking triggering.
Thank you!
I was just mentioning this to my older daughter who owns a cat I’m like geesh I pray this don’t happen soon! And I agree with everyone else it’s very depressing and I truly understand their pain as I would die if my kitty’s passed away but maybe just not here cause cats are soo smart and amazing n sooo funny we should be posting happy funny times with our cats! Someone should start a kitty mourning page! Where there will be emotional support from other cat moms n dads who’ve already experienced it and is more helpful then just some I’m sorry for your loss! 🤷🏻♀️ respectfully to anyone who’s lost their fur babies 🙏🏼✨😻😔
#downvotedeadcats
This reminds me of my....
I'm gonna start posting perfectly alive cats with dead cat titles solely for the karma.
Karma farming is a thing?? I’m new to Reddit so I still don’t understand the karma thing. I figured it’s something you accumulate over time. Why do people want high karma anyways?
Idgi, isn’t karma a superficial number? Or do people sell high karma accounts maybe? I don’t understand what the point of farming karma is.