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From the FAQ (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html): > "How are stories ranked?" > "The basic algorithm divides
by grzm 9y ago
From the FAQ (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html):
> "How are stories ranked?"
> "The basic algorithm divides points by a power of the time since a story was submitted. Comments in comment threads are ranked the same way."
> "Other factors affecting rank include user flags, anti-abuse software, software which downweights overheated discussions, and moderator intervention."
- nosuchthing 9y agoRight, so moderator intervention... which still leaves those questions.
- grzm 9y agoThe prior discussion was from 42 days ago. From what I've observed and seen mentioned, normally if the previous discussion is from a year ago or more, then it won't be marked a dupe. If you think something was done unfairly, the best way to get an authoritative response is to email the mods via the Contact link in the footer.