I'm at all with Benny. Nokia plans device programs the way they need and like, according to the targets they intend to reach (more developers coding programs, more buzz in blogs and social networks, maybe testimonials, who knows?). Karma has been the chosen independent variable this time, but wasn't so for the previous device and things went quite well nonetheless: there has been plenty of good work from people blessed by a Nokia subsidized N8x0, which made up a large base of knowledge, expertise and code for the N900.

If at all differentiating between coders (I don't appreciate doers either, like people not coding in C were unuseful and lazy) and users (why talkers?) is absolutely necessary, I propose two different karma variables, one earned for releasing software and getting plauds for it, and the other for community involvement. At least, if Nokia decides to use again karma points for device programs, they can include a mix of top coders and top users, at the ratio they decide to choose.

Also the elegibility to the council or other community positions could be bases on a function of these two karmas, possibly with a greater weight for involvement.