I don't have a source, but I've seen this referenced before and I don't think it's a secret. Also, IIRC there's a (hidden) modifier based on domains that artif

I don't have a source, but I've seen this referenced before and I don't think it's a secret. Also, IIRC there's a (hidden) modifier based on domains that artificially moves submissions up or down the rankings. Suffice to say that article ranking isn't just a function of time and votes.