I commonly browse all by new, and I block users who crosspost any given article to more than one other community. To me it’s almost always a sign that they actually don’t care about the topic or contents, but instead their own post count and user recognition.
That’s why I find the whole fantasy internet points thing hilarious, personally.
Their only true merit, is the ability to gauge if your post fits with the general vibe of a community. They’re just digital dousing rods.
(Dear inevitable downvoters-after-reading-my-mockery-of-you: Go for it tigers. I don’t even see the votes. They’re blocked in my browser.)