To put it simply bro, the idea, as I understand it, is that it's to encourage bros to participate in the forum
and to contribute their posts, rather than only reading and seeing the pics and giving nothing back. I agree
that it seems harsh at first, especially under the new rules but, as Goose points out, it is quite easy to reach
RA20 and RA30.
You have a choice bro - participate and gain Karma or don't, and miss out on the pics. Not a difficult choice
for me.
You might even have some fun.