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• nateberkopec 10y ago
  Hi, author here. I don't do that. I think I even mention in the post that I don't bother with vote-ringing on HN because I think HN's algos are pretty sophisticated on this front. Plus, HN hellbans a lot for a lot of reasons, so any type of manipulation is extremely risky. Also, I generally write enough stuff that I don't need any one particular post to succeed, but keeping my domain off any "blacklists" is very important to me. Vote manipulation would be a very, very bad decision for me.
  • munificent 10y ago
    > I don't bother with vote-ringing on HN because I think HN's algos are pretty sophisticated on this front. I think the right answer should be that you don't do vote manipulation because it's deceitful and unethical. Your argument here is basically "because I can't get away with it". :(
    • exolymph 10y ago
      What HN considers "vote-ringing" is posting on Twitter and saying, "Hey friends, can you vote for this?" Not exactly a crime against humanity.
• schneems 10y ago
  Did you read the post? Nate actually mentions not to do this in the post and why.
• cmalpeli 10y ago
  Huh? Nate is one of most genuine, helpful folks in the industry.