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50 likes and 2 comments over an hour seems like too little engagement to be second on the list. Are posts about Sam effectively sticked on HN? Is there any more
by AJRF 8y ago
50 likes and 2 comments over an hour seems like too little engagement to be second on the list. Are posts about Sam effectively sticked on HN? Is there any more information on how the front page works?
- tristanho 8y agoI'm a simple man: I see something by Sam Altman, I upvote and read it. I suspect many folks on HN (you know, being on a YC site) are the same. This, and HN simply working based on an upvote algorithm, seems much more plausible than there being some kind of conspiracy to amplify Sam's posts.
- AJRF 8y agoI never for a second suggested it was a conspiracy, I'm not entirely sure where you got that idea from. I merely asked was there information about weighing his posts and posts about him higher.
- tristanho 8y agoFair enough... sorry for taking your post uncharitably. To me that's a bit of a conspiracy, as it would be kind of dishonest to weigh his posts higher.
- swampthinker 8y agoHN heavily biases towards new posts that have early traction. Keeps the page fresh.
- tramGG 8y agoLinks posted by YC alum/admins appear different in color for them, this makes it a voting ring feature built in because of this. Most likely they also have a different weight mechanic.
- kolbe 8y agoIt probably gets favorable weighting, but I've learned tolerating Sam's writing and seeing a few too many plugs for YC alum companies is a very small price to pay for this place to exist.
- meesterdude 8y ago> is a very small price to pay for this place to exist. this place can exist elsewhere, too. Upvotes should be for quality, not servitude.